How Laser Cataract Surgery Helped Barbara Regain Her Vision and Her Confidence
Cataracts,Laser Assisted Surgery
After years of wearing glasses, Barbara began to notice that her world was becoming dimmer. Street signs were harder to read, colors lost their vibrancy, and even watching TV required turning the volume down and the captions up. Over six to eight months, her vision steadily deteriorated until she knew it was time to take…
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How to Protect Your Eyes While Traveling This Holiday Season
The holidays often mean hopping on a plane, driving long distances, or spending time in unfamiliar environments. While you focus on packing gifts and checking itineraries, don’t forget that travel often brings extra stress for your eyes! Whether you are navigating airport security or adjusting to a relative’s home, the specialists at Sweeney Eye Associates…
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FSA/HSA Deadline Approaching: Can You Use It for Eye Surgery or Premium Lenses
As the year-end approaches, it’s time to check your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) balances. This is critical, especially for FSA holders, as most funds expire on December 31st due to the “use it or lose it” rule. The great news is that these pre-tax funds are an excellent resource for…
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Why You Shouldn’t Skip Your Eye Exam, Even If Your Vision Feels Fine
Cataracts,Diabetic Retinopathy,General Eye Care,Glaucoma
Seeing Clearly Doesn’t Always Mean Seeing Healthy It’s easy to think that if your vision feels fine, your eyes must be healthy. But many eye conditions—including cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetic eye disease—can develop without noticeable symptoms in their early stages. At Sweeney Eye Associates, serving Sunnyvale, Richardson, and nearby Texas communities, we remind our patients…
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Sweeney Eye Associates Holiday Food Drive
Join Sweeney Eye Associates’ Community Food Drive This Holiday Season At Sweeney Eye Associates, we believe caring for our community goes beyond the exam room. This season, we’re proud to host a food drive to support local Texas food banks, and we invite you to join us in making a difference. From now through November…
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Glow Sticks, Flashlights & Eye Safety: Protecting Kids on Halloween Night
Comprehensive Eye,General Eye Care
Halloween night is one of the most exciting nights of the year, but the fun often comes with risks to your child’s eyes. From sharp costume props to dark sidewalks, preventable eye injuries are common. At Sweeney Eye Associates, we want to help you keep your kids safe while they’re trick-or-treating in the Texas night….
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How to Protect Your Eyes from Autumn Allergies
Comprehensive Eye,Dry Eye,General Eye Care
Autumn in Texas brings a change in weather, but it also triggers a fresh wave of allergens like ragweed, mold, and dust. If you find your eyes are red, itchy, and constantly watering, you’re likely dealing with seasonal eye allergies. Fortunately, there are several easy steps you can take to minimize your discomfort this fall….
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Are You an RLE Candidate? Ages, Conditions & What Sets You Apart at Sweeney Eye Associates
Tired of Juggling Glasses? Your Path to Lifelong Vision May Start Here If you’re over 40 and struggling to see clearly—up close, at a distance, or both—you may be a candidate for Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE). Unlike LASIK, which reshapes the cornea, RLE replaces your eye’s natural lens with a custom-selected implant that can dramatically…
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Stacy’s Vision Transformed With the Light Adjustable Lens
Cataracts,Light Adjustable Lens,Refractive Lens Exchange,Vision Correction
What Are Cataracts? Cataracts occur when the eye’s natural lens becomes cloudy, causing vision to blur, dim, or distort. They often develop with age, but people with strong prescriptions can be affected earlier. The only way to restore clarity once cataracts progress is through surgery. A New Era in Vision Correction At Sweeney Eye Associates,…
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Avoid a Gap in Your Medicare Coverage for 2026
Certain Medicare Advantage plans will be discontinued in select markets for 2026. Recent updates from insurance carriers indicate that certain Medicare Advantage plans will be discontinued in select markets for 2026. This is a nationwide Medicare Advantage change that may affect how your overall health coverage is administered next year — not just your eye care…
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Sunnyvale
2858 N Belt Line Rd., #200
Sunnyvale, TX 75182
Richardson
3610 Shire Blvd #208
Richardson, TX 75082