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The Envision Blog

Eye care insights & guides

Practical, doctor-written articles on children's vision, eye health, eyewear, and getting the most from your eyes, from the team at Envision Eye Center in East Austin.

Pediatric Vision

Does myopia get worse with age? Warning signs, risk factors, and how to slow it

Nearsightedness usually progresses as kids grow. The warning signs, what drives it, who's most at risk, and the proven treatments, from Stellest and MiSight to ortho-K and atropine, that slow it down.

By Dr. Karine Combe, OD, FAAO · September 2026
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Pediatric Vision

Ortho-K lenses for kids in Austin: what to expect, step by step

Overnight lenses that give kids glasses-free days and slow myopia. A step-by-step walk through the fitting, safety, the timeline, and cost, from our pediatric optometrist.

By Dr. Karine Combe, OD, FAAO · September 2026
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Eye Health

Signs you need glasses as an adult (and when blurry vision means more)

Blur, headaches, squinting and night-driving glare, the warning signs you need glasses, what's behind them, who's most at risk, and when blurry vision points to something more.

By Dr. Kathryn Smith, OD · September 2026
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Eye Exams

What is a comprehensive eye exam? A step-by-step guide to your visit

A complete, stage-by-stage walk through your visit, preliminary testing, the slit lamp, retinal imaging and dilation, what it screens for, and how to prepare.

By Dr. Kathryn Smith, OD · September 2026
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Eye Health

The best foods for eye health, from an eye doctor's kitchen list

Leafy greens, berries, oily fish, eggs and nuts, what each one actually does for your eyes, what the research supports, and the one thing food can't replace.

By Dr. Kathryn Smith, OD · August 2026
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Eye Exams

How long does an eye exam take? Plan for 60 minutes

A minute-by-minute map of a comprehensive exam at our Mueller office, what legitimately adds time, and how to move through faster without skipping the part that matters.

By Dr. Kathryn Smith, OD · August 2026
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Eye Exams

How much does an eye exam cost in Austin? An honest breakdown

Copays, self-pay prices, contact lens fitting fees, and FSA/HSA, what an eye exam really costs in Austin, and why what's included matters more than the sticker price.

By Dr. Kathryn Smith, OD · August 2026
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Eye Exams

Online eye exams vs a real exam: what a screen can and can't see

An online test estimates your prescription; an eye exam examines your eyes. Where the line sits, the contact lens catch, and when convenience quietly becomes a risk.

By Dr. Kathryn Smith, OD · August 2026
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Urgent Eye Care

Pink eye or Austin allergies? How to tell the difference

Itchy, red, watery eyes every cedar season. How to tell an allergic eye fromtrue pink eye, what to stop doing, and when a red eye needs a same-day exam.

By Dr. Kathryn Smith, OD · July 2026
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Urgent Eye Care

Swimming with contacts in: what Austin pool season does to your eyes

Pools, lakes and Barton Springs all carry the same risk for lens wearers. What water does to a contact lens, what to do if you already swam in yours, and safer ways to see.

By Dr. Kathryn Smith, OD · July 2026
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Pediatric Vision

Back-to-school eye exams in Austin: what to book before the first bell

Supplies, shoes, physicals, forms, and the one item families skip most. Why August is the right month for a child's eye exam, what gets tested at every age, and what a school screening can't catch.

By Dr. Karine Combe, OD, FAAO · July 2026
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Pediatric Vision

What age can kids wear contacts? Readiness matters more than birthdays

There is no official minimum age for contact lenses. What actually decides it is maturity, motivation, and hygiene, plus the safest first lenses and what happens at a kids' fitting.

By Dr. Karine Combe, OD, FAAO · July 2026
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Specialty Contact Lenses

Scleral lenses for keratoconus in Austin: what to expect

Keratoconus or an irregular cornea? Scleral lenses can restore clear, comfortable vision when glasses and standard contacts can't, how they work, who they help, and what fitting is like.

By Dr. Kathryn Smith · May 2026
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Pediatric Vision

10 signs your child has a vision problem the school screening missed

A child can pass the school vision screening and still struggle to read, focus, and keep up in class. Here are the signs worth watching for, and what a real eye exam checks that a screening can't.

By Dr. Karine Combe, OD, FAAO · May 2026
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Have a question about your family's eyes?

Reading our guides is a great start, but nothing replaces a thorough exam. Book with our East Austin team today.

★★★★★Rated 4.9 on Google & YelpSe habla Español
The Envision Blog

Eye care insights & guides

Practical, doctor-written articles on children's vision, eye health, eyewear, and getting the most from your eyes, from the team at Envision Eye Center in East Austin.

Urgent Eye Care

Pink eye or Austin allergies? How to tell the difference

Itchy, red, watery eyes every cedar season. How to tell an allergic eye fromtrue pink eye, what to stop doing, and when a red eye needs a same-day exam.

By Dr. Kathryn Smith, OD · July 2026
Read article →
Urgent Eye Care

Swimming with contacts in: what Austin pool season does to your eyes

Pools, lakes and Barton Springs all carry the same risk for lens wearers. What water does to a contact lens, what to do if you already swam in yours, and safer ways to see.

By Dr. Kathryn Smith, OD · July 2026
Read article →
Pediatric Vision

Back-to-school eye exams in Austin: what to book before the first bell

Supplies, shoes, physicals, forms, and the one item families skip most. Why August is the right month for a child's eye exam, what gets tested at every age, and what a school screening can't catch.

By Dr. Karine Combe, OD, FAAO · July 2026
Read article →
Pediatric Vision

What age can kids wear contacts? Readiness matters more than birthdays

There is no official minimum age for contact lenses. What actually decides it is maturity, motivation, and hygiene, plus the safest first lenses and what happens at a kids' fitting.

By Dr. Karine Combe, OD, FAAO · July 2026
Read article →
Specialty Contact Lenses

Scleral lenses for keratoconus in Austin: what to expect

Keratoconus or an irregular cornea? Scleral lenses can restore clear, comfortable vision when glasses and standard contacts can't, how they work, who they help, and what fitting is like.

By Dr. Kathryn Smith · May 2026
Read article →
Pediatric Vision

10 signs your child has a vision problem the school screening missed

A child can pass the school vision screening and still struggle to read, focus, and keep up in class. Here are the signs worth watching for, and what a real eye exam checks that a screening can't.

By Dr. Karine Combe, OD, FAAO · May 2026
Read article →

Have a question about your family's eyes?

Reading our guides is a great start, but nothing replaces a thorough exam. Book with our East Austin team today.