Category: Blog

Focus on the Facts – The Ideal Candidate is Between 21 and 50

Posted by: Heaton Eye Associates in Blog

It’s important to have a thorough screening and comprehensive examination in order for your surgeon to determine that you are a good candidate for LASIK. Excellent and reputable surgeons should not hesitate to explain to the patient that they are not suitable candidates if they have any of the following: • Patients who are under…

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Is LASIK Safer Than Contact Lenses?

Posted by: Heaton Eye Associates in Blog

It’s official. People are happier with LASIK than with contacts! According to a landmark study by the Cornea Research Foundation of America, “People who chose LASIK after contact lenses are MORE SATISFIED with their vision.” The study showed that compared with contact lenses, current LASIK technology reduced difficulties with night driving and nighttime visual disturbances…

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Focus on the Facts – LASIK Can Correct Astigmatism

Posted by: Heaton Eye Associates in Blog

Many people hear the word “astigmatism” and think it’s a disease of the eye. Astigmatism is a very common vision problem – and it’s simply a refractive error, just like nearsightedness and farsightedness. Astigmatism is irregular or asymmetrical shape of the cornea that causes distortion of the image, typically resulting in a double-vision. A common…

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Donate Your Glasses to Support Dr. Dossey’s Mission Trip

Posted by: Heaton Eye Associates in Blog

We’d love your help! Please consider donating your old reading glasses or prescription glasses to help support Dr. Dossey’s mission trip to Honduras this summer! Dr. Dossey and his family will be working with Predisan Health Ministries to provide vision screenings and glasses of all types to help those in need. So many men, women…

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It’s a New Year, Time for a New You!

Posted by: Heaton Eye Associates in Blog,BOTOX,BOTOX Cosmetic,Juvederm,Plastic Surgery

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

Posted by: Heaton Eye Associates in Blog

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

Posted by: Heaton Eye Associates in Blog

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.

Posted by: Heaton Eye Associates in Blog

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!

Posted by: Heaton Eye Associates in Blog

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

Posted by: Heaton Eye Associates in Blog

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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