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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Eye Exams After LASIK or RLE
General Eye Care,LASIK,Refractive Lens Exchange
Still 20/20 After LASIK or RLE? Here’s Why You Still Need Yearly Eye Exams Vision correction procedures like LASIK and Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) can dramatically change your life for the better. But even with crisp vision, your eyes can develop conditions that don’t cause symptoms at first. Annual comprehensive exams protect your results and…
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Choosing a New Eye Doctor
Comprehensive Eye,General Eye Care
What to Expect When You’re a New Patient at Sweeney Eye Associates Choosing a new eye doctor can feel overwhelming, especially if you’ve never had an eye exam or it’s been years since your last visit. At Sweeney Eye Associates, we believe in making eye care easy, welcoming, and stress-free for every patient—whether you’re coming…
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Are Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE), Clear Lens Exchange, and Lens Replacement Surgery the Same Thing?
Refractive Lens Exchange,Uncategorized
Understanding the Names Behind the Procedure at Sweeney Eye Associates. When researching vision correction options, you might come across different terms like Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE), Clear Lens Exchange (CLE), and Lens Replacement Surgery. If you’re wondering whether these are different procedures or just different names — here’s the simple answer: ✅ They All Mean…
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5 Essential Eye Care Tips for Diabetic Patients
Diabetic Retinopathy,Retina,Uncategorized
At Sweeney Eye Associates, Dr. Matthew Lippas specializes in retina care for patients in Richardson, Sunnyvale, Murphy, and Dallas. Managing diabetes brings unique challenges, especially during the summer, when routines and health habits may shift. For those with diabetes, maintaining eye health is critical, as diabetic retinopathy can lead to serious complications if left untreated….
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What Does High Eye Pressure Really Mean?
General Eye Care,Glaucoma,Retina,Uncategorized
Understanding Glaucoma Risk, Diagnosis & When to Act If you’ve ever been told your eye pressure is high, you might have left your exam wondering: Do I have glaucoma? Should I be worried? At Sweeney Eye Associates, our board-certified glaucoma specialists know how confusing it can be to hear terms like “intraocular pressure,” “ocular hypertension,”…
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Cataract Awareness Month 2025: What’s New and Why the Right Care Matters
Cataracts,Laser Assisted Surgery,Light Adjustable Lens,Premium Lens Options
Cataract surgery has advanced dramatically in the last decade. It’s one of the most common, and successful, procedures in the world today. And yet, many people still have outdated ideas about what cataracts are, how surgery and recovery works, and when it should happen. At Sweeney Eye Associates, with offices in Sunnyvale and Richardson, we’re…
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RLE Explained: Lifelong Vision Enhancement for Adults 40+
LASIK,Refractive Lens Exchange,Uncategorized
Refractive Surgery Explained by Dr. Sweeney and Dr. Venincasa If you’re over 40 and tired of reaching for reading glasses—or struggling with both distance and near vision—Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) may be the solution you’ve been looking for. While LASIK often dominates the conversation, the refractive experts at Sweeney Eye Associates are noticing that RLE…
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Understanding Secondary Cataracts and the YAG Laser Treatment
Experiencing Blurry Vision After Cataract Surgery? It Might Be a Normal Change — and It’s Easy to Treat If you’ve had cataract surgery and are now noticing blurry vision again, or your eye doctor mentioned something called a YAG laser procedure, there’s no need to worry. This is not uncommon, and in many cases, it’s…
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Sunnyvale, TX 75182
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Richardson, TX 75082