Category: Blog

It’s a New Year, Time for a New You!

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If you’re seeking a refreshed, more youthful look for the New Year, we invite you to experience the transformation of BOTOX® Cosmetic or Fillers and enjoy a more relaxed, more youthful you for 2017! Experience the remarkable results of BOTOX® Cosmetic or Fillers in a warm, relaxing environment with our highly trained expert, Jordan Spindle,…

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Todd M. Nickel, D.O. First in East Texas to Perform FDA Approved TECNIS® Symfony

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Heaton Eye Associates’ Todd M. Nickel, D.O. is the first surgeon in East Texas to perform cataract surgery with the advanced TECNIS® Symfony Intraocular Lens (IOL) following its FDA Approval.  This revolutionary technology is the first of its kind to offer patients an extended depth-of-focus, helping improve the sharpness and clarity of vision near, intermediate…

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Fundraiser for Kayla Gomez-Orozco’s Family

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Heaton Eye Associates is holding a fundraiser at their Tyler location to help support the family of Kayla Gomez-Orozco in this time of need.  From now until November 30th, Heaton Eye Associates will match donations made in our Tyler office 100%.  All proceeds will go to the fund set up for Kayla’s family. Our hearts and…

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Heaton Eye Associates Welcomes Jordan D. Spindle. M.D.

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Born and raised in Denison, Texas, Dr. Spindle is a board certified ophthalmologist and the only two-year fellowship trained Oculofacial surgeon in Tyler. He received his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Sciences at Texas A&M University and completed medical school at the University of Texas, Houston. Dr. Spindle is fellowship trained in oculoplastic, orbital and reconstructive…

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Join Us for Our Annual Hope Open Event!

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Heaton Eye Associates is pleased to announce the 20th annual Hope Open, Tyler’s premier tennis charity event. Dr. Heaton’s passion for tennis, combined with the commitment to giving back to our local community has led to this annual tradition that we are pleased to continue. The Tyler community has embraced this event for the past 20 years, and…

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February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month

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What is Age-Related Macular Degeneration? Age-Related Macular Degeneration, or AMD, is one of the most common causes of vision loss in patients who are over the age of 50. AMD causes damage to a small spot near the retina’s center, called the macula. The macula is responsible for clear, sharp central vision and allows patients…

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October is National Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month

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In Tyler the kids are active, so trust us when we say we’ve seen our fair share of eye injuries.  While an eye poke is something that can unfortunately happen in everyday life, most are indeed, sports related.  An estimated 40,000 sports related eye injuries occur each which is why we want to help increase…

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New Location in Longview!

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Sometime in the Fall of 2013 (October/November) – we will be moving from our current location on Sixth Street, to our brand new office located at the corner of H.G. Mosley and Bill Owens Parkway. The physical address is: 2394 H.G. Mosley Parkway, Longview, Texas, 75604. We welcome you to drive by and watch the…

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David S. Risner, MD Joins Heaton Eye Associates

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After completing his residency at Emory University, Department of Ophthalmology, in Atlanta, GA,  Dr. David Risner has been welcomed to the Heaton Eye Associates’ team in Longview, Texas. Dr. Risner has special interests in cataract surgery, Lifestyle Lens cataract surgery, medical ophthalmology, family vision care, LASIK/cataract post-operative care, retinal disease treatment, ophthalmologic pathology and macular degeneration management….

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Vitamins and Your Eyes

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A patient recently told me that her dog was given prescription dog food to ensure healthy hips for years to come. I thought, “Wow. What if there was a single food I could prescribe to ensure healthy eyes?” We haven’t quite figured that out. However, we have learned a lot about ocular nutrition in the…

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