Blogs
Why Are My Eyes Always Dry? 7 Hidden Causes of Chronic Dry Eye
Dry, irritated eyes are more than just a temporary annoyance. If you constantly feel like there is something in your eye, experience burning or stinging, or find yourself reaching for eye drops throughout the day, you may be dealing with chronic dry eye. Many people...
Beyond the Routine: Troubleshooting Contact Lens Comfort and Advanced Vision Options
If you have worn contact lenses for years, or if you tried them once and walked away frustrated, you know that the relationship between your eyes and your lenses can be complicated. Many people accept daily irritation, midday blurriness, or evening fatigue as a normal...
Digital Eye Strain: How Screen Time Affects Your Vision and What You Can Do About It
By Dr. Matt Kauffman In my practice at Contemporary Eye Care here in Katy, TX, I see more patients than ever before complaining about tired, strained eyes and headaches related to excessive screen time. Whether you’re working on a computer all day, scrolling through...
Allergy Season in Katy: How to Protect Your Eyes Naturally
By Dr. Matt Kauffman If you live here in Katy like I do, you know allergy season isn’t just a minor annoyance, it can be persistent and frustrating. Every year, I see patients at Contemporary Eye Care struggling with itchy, watery, red eyes caused by our high pollen...
Living with Keratoconus: A Guide to Regaining Clear, Comfortable Vision
Living with keratoconus, an eye condition keratoconus that affects the cornea, can feel challenging, especially when your vision fluctuates or everyday tasks become more difficult due to distorted vision. But with the right information, insight, and care, you can...
Presbyopia and Treatment Options: Progressive Addition Lenses or Multifocal Contact Lenses
As we get older, many of us begin noticing a change in our near vision. This common condition is called Presbyopia, and it usually starts around age 40. It happens when the natural lens in your eye becomes less flexible, making it harder to focus on close-up tasks...
Corneal Transplants – Types of Transplants and What You Should Know
By Dr. Matt Kauffman When I tell a patient they may need to consider a corneal transplant, I understand it can sound intimidating. My goal is always to slow things down, explain clearly, and help you understand that today’s corneal procedures are highly...
Conjunctivitis – Viral Infections and How to Minimize Risks of Infection
Hi, I’m Dr. Matt Kauffman of Contemporary Eye Care, and today I want to talk about conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye, its viral causes, and practical steps to reduce your risk of contagious eye infections. With years of experience in diagnosing and managing...
Is It Really Just Dry Eyes? Signs You Might Have Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
If you’ve been blaming your irritation or blurred vision on “dry eyes,” there’s a good chance the problem runs deeper. Many patients at Contemporary Eye Care who come in for dryness actually suffer from Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) - a condition where the oil...
Wavefront Guided Scleral Contact Lenses: The Future of Precision Vision Correction
In the realm of advanced vision care, Wavefront Guided Contact Lenses, aka Higher order aberration (HOA) lenses, are quickly emerging as a leading technology for patients with complex visual needs—especially those battling glare, haloes, shadows, doubling or tripling...