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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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Do I Need a Retina Specialist?

AMD,Retina

Signs of Retinal Disease: What to Watch For and Where to Get Treatment Some vision problems go beyond routine eye exams. If you’re noticing sudden changes in your sight—like blurriness, shadows, floaters, or distortion—it may be time to see a retina specialist. At Sweeney Eye Associates, our retina team—including Dr. Sai Chavala and Dr. Matthew…

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Cataracts: When to Monitor and When It’s Time for Surgery

Cataracts

Not All Cataracts Need Surgery—Here’s How to Know What’s Right for You If you’ve been told you have a cataract, you might feel uncertain about what comes next. At Sweeney Eye Associates, with convenient locations in both Richardson and Sunnyvale, Texas, we want to make one thing clear: not all cataracts require surgery right away….

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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 And yet, many people still have outdated ideas about what cataracts are, how surgery and recovery works, and when it should happen.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

Cataracts,Uncategorized

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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Understanding Droopy Eyelids

Oculoplastic and Cosmetic

At-Home Tips and When to Seek Professional Help in North Texas Droopy Eyelids: Causes, Remedies, and When to Seek Help in North Texas Droopy eyelids can leave you looking tired, reduce your field of vision, and impact your self-confidence. While many people associate droopy eyelids with a condition called ptosis, other factors such as aging,…

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Is LASIK Right for You?

General Eye Care,LASIK,Uncategorized,Vision Correction

Discover LASIK Surgery at Sweeney Eye Associates in Sunnyvale and Richardson If you’ve been considering LASIK eye surgery to improve your vision, you’re probably wondering whether it’s the right choice for you. LASIK surgery offers many long-term benefits, including the freedom from glasses or contact lenses and an improved quality of life with clearer vision….

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Precision You Can See: Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery at Sweeney Eye Associates

Cataracts,Laser Assisted Surgery,Uncategorized

At Sweeney Eye Associates, we understand that choosing cataract surgery is a big decision—and we’re proud to offer one of the most advanced options available today: Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery (FLACS). This breakthrough technology adds a new level of precision, safety, and customization to the cataract surgery experience. What Is FLACS? Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery…

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Erase Wrinkles Without Surgery: Non-Surgical Rejuvenation in Dallas | Sweeney Eye Associates

Oculoplastic and Cosmetic,Uncategorized

Non-Surgical Facial Rejuvenation in Dallas | Sweeney Eye Associates Looking to smooth out fine lines or restore youthful volume—without surgery? At Sweeney Eye Associates, we understand that looking your best can help you feel your best. That’s why we offer a full suite of non-surgical cosmetic treatments, designed to rejuvenate your appearance while keeping things natural, subtle,…

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