Azure Eye Center

09/26/2025

🏌️‍♂️ Frank is back on the golf course with crystal-clear vision!
When he came to Dr. Truong, he was struggling to see his golf ball down the fairway — and even needed readers for everyday tasks. During his visit, Dr. Truong also discovered high eye pressure, which was treated on the spot with laser therapy.

Frank then underwent cataract surgery with a Light Adjustable Lens, giving him fully customized vision. After his first adjustment, his results are remarkable:
✨ 20/20 in one eye
✨ 20/15 in the other
✨ No more readers
✨ Clear distance and near vision
He couldn’t be happier — and highly recommends Dr. Truong and the team at Azure Eye Center.

📞 Call (817) 886-4600 or visit azureeyecenter.com to schedule your cataract consultation today!

09/22/2025

⛳️ Golfer Frank is back on the course — with clear vision restored!

In this video, Frank shares his experience with cataract surgery and the Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) at Azure Eye Center, alongside Dr. Truong. The LAL offers a unique advantage: your vision can be fine-tuned after surgery for the sharpest results possible.

▶️ Watch Frank’s story here: https://youtu.be/yhQ-jQLfI5M?si=JPmQJ_wg0EmyAdh2

📞 Call us at (817) 886-4600 or visit azureeyecenter.com to learn if the Light Adjustable Lens is right for you.

Frank, an avid golfer and member of Trophy Club Country Club in Texas, struggled with cataracts that made it difficult to see clearly both on and off the cou...

09/16/2025

👁️‍🗨️ Diabetes & Eye Health: Why Annual Dilated Eye Exams Matter

As we age, the risk of diabetic eye disease—including diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and cataracts—becomes more serious. These conditions often develop silently, without pain or early symptoms, but they can lead to irreversible vision loss if not detected early.

✅ Annual dilated eye exams allow ophthalmologists to examine the retina and catch problems before vision is affected.
✅ Managing blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol also reduces the risk of diabetic eye complications.
✅ Early diagnosis + treatment = preserved sight and independence.

✨ If you have diabetes, protecting your vision is just as important as managing your overall health.

📞 Call (817) 886-4600 or visit azureeyecenter.com to schedule your dilated eye exam.

09/11/2025

👁️‍🗨️ Healthy Vision Checklist for Seniors

Good vision is more than clarity — it’s key to staying safe, active, and independent as we age. Poor eyesight can increase the risk of falls, injuries, and eye strain.

✅ Schedule regular, dilated eye exams with your ophthalmologist
✅ Keep eyeglass prescriptions up to date
✅ Know your family history of eye disease
✅ Control chronic conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes, which can increase the risk of eye disease
✅ Ensure good lighting at home, especially in hallways and on stairs
✅ Use contrast (like dark rugs on light floors) to improve depth perception
✅ Wear sunglasses with UVA & UVB protection to reduce glare and protect your eyes
✅ Take breaks when reading or using screens to reduce strain

✨ Protecting your vision helps protect your overall health, independence, and quality of life.

📞 Call (817) 886-4600 or visit azureeyecenter.com to schedule your appointment.

09/09/2025

👀 Floaters & Flashes: What You Need to Know

Floaters (spots, specks, or cobwebs) and flashes (bursts or streaks of light) are common as we age and the vitreous gel inside the eye naturally changes. Most of the time, they’re harmless.

⚠️ But don’t ignore sudden changes. See an ophthalmologist right away if you notice:
• A sudden increase in the number of floaters
• Persistent or new flashes of light
• A shadow or “curtain” in your side vision
• Any sudden vision loss

These can be signs of a retinal tear or detachment — conditions that require urgent treatment to prevent permanent vision loss.

✨ Bottom line: Floaters and flashes are often normal, but new or worsening symptoms should never be ignored.

📞 Call (817) 886-4600 or visit azureeyecenter.com for expert retinal evaluation.

09/04/2025

👁️ Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of vision loss in adults over 60 — and it often develops without noticeable symptoms in the early stages.

AMD affects the macula, the part of your retina responsible for sharp, central vision. That means tasks like reading, driving, and recognizing faces can become difficult or impossible as the disease progresses.

🔍 While there’s no cure, early diagnosis and treatment from an ophthalmologist can help slow progression and preserve your sight.

Know your risk:
✔️ Over 60
✔️ Family history of AMD
✔️ Smoking history
✔️ High blood pressure or cardiovascular disease
✔️ Prolonged sun exposure without eye protection

✨ Routine eye exams with retinal imaging can catch AMD early — before your vision is affected.

📞 Call (817) 886‑4600 or visit https://azureeyecenter.com to schedule your comprehensive eye exam.
📍 Fort Worth & Colleyville

09/02/2025

👁️ September is Healthy Aging Month — and that includes your eyes!

As we get older, age-related conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration become more common.
The good news? Early detection and treatment can help protect your vision for years to come.

✨ Take care of your future self — schedule your comprehensive eye exam today.

📍 Fort Worth & Colleyville
📞 (817) 886-4600 | azureeyecenter.com

08/28/2025

👁️ Over 40? Your eyes need more than just reading glasses.

As we age, our risk for vision problems goes up — and some of the most serious changes happen without warning.

Even if your vision seems fine, adults over 40 are more likely to develop:

🔹 Presbyopia (difficulty seeing up close)
🔹 Cataracts
🔹 Glaucoma
🔹 Age-related macular degeneration
🔹 Dry eye and light sensitivity

A comprehensive eye exam can catch these conditions early — before they cause permanent damage.

🧺 Don’t wait until something feels wrong.
📞 Call (817) 886 - 4600 or visit https://azureeyecenter.com to schedule your exam.
📍 Fort Worth & Colleyville

08/26/2025

👁️ Glaucoma has no early symptoms — and vision loss is permanent once it begins.
That’s why routine eye exams are crucial for early detection.

An ophthalmologist can catch subtle changes before vision is lost — and help protect your sight for life.

Are you at higher risk?
✔️ Age 60+
✔️ High eye pressure
✔️ Family history of glaucoma
✔️ African American, Asian, or Hispanic background

Don’t wait until it’s too late.

🩺 Schedule a comprehensive exam with Azure Eye Center today.
📍 Fort Worth & Colleyville
📞 (817) 886‑4600 | azureeyecenter.com

08/22/2025

🚨 Contact Lens Misuse Can Cost You More Than Discomfort — It Can Cost Your Vision

This Contact Lens Health Week, consider these real cases:
👁️ A 53-year-old lifeguard lost vision in one eye after swimming in contacts and contracting Acanthamoeba keratitis. Despite treatment, her sight never recovered.
🔗 https://people.com/parasites-in-eye-swim-contact-lenses-8736025
👁️ A young woman developed the same parasitic infection after a beach trip. She now requires ongoing care and may need a corneal transplant.
🔗 https://people.com/woman-left-blind-from-parasites-in-her-eye-after-this-common-mistake-11683359
👁️ Oscar went to bed wearing his lenses. What started as minor irritation became a painful bacterial corneal ulcer. He needed a transplant — but it saved his vision.
🔗 https://nyulangone.org/news/corneal-transplantation-saved-contact-lens-wearers-eyesight

These may sound extreme — but they’re real, and they can happen to anyone.

Improper contact lens hygiene and wear can lead to serious infections, protein buildup, scarring, and even permanent vision loss.
If you notice eye pain, redness, blurred vision, or light sensitivity — don’t wait.
Seeing an ophthalmologist early can help save your sight.

📍 Colleyville & Fort Worth
📞 (817) 886‑4600 | https://azureeyecenter.com

08/19/2025

👁️🧼 It’s Contact Lens Health Week — and we’re sounding the alarm on a critical but often overlooked issue: poor contact lens hygiene.
Improper lens care can do more than just cause discomfort — it can lead to serious infections and permanent vision damage.

Even just one of these habits can put your eyes at risk:
❌ Sleeping in your lenses
❌ Rinsing lenses with tap water or saliva
❌ Skipping handwashing
❌ Reusing old solution
❌ Wearing lenses too long or past expiration

These common mistakes can lead to:
🔴 Keratitis (corneal inflammation)
🔴 Corneal ulcers (open sores that may scar permanently)
🔴 Corneal abrasions (scratches that increase infection risk)
🔴 Protein buildup (clouds lenses and causes irritation)
🔴 Contact lens-related dry eye
🔴 Decreased corneal oxygenation (can cause swelling or long-term damage)

‼️ Some of these conditions can develop without early symptoms — but result in lasting vision loss if not treated in time.
If you’re experiencing eye pain, redness, light sensitivity, blurry vision, or dryness — don’t ignore it.
At Azure Eye Center, our ophthalmology team treats serious contact lens complications and works closely with referring optometrists to protect your long-term vision.

📍 Colleyville & Fort Worth
📞 (817) 886-4600 | azureeyecenter.com

08/14/2025

👁️ Childhood cataracts: Rare, but important to catch early.
August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, and we're helping raise awareness about one of the lesser-known threats to children’s vision — congenital and developmental cataracts.
While uncommon, cataracts in children can lead to permanent vision loss if not detected and addressed early. Warning signs may include:

🔹 A white or gray spot in the pupil
🔹 Misaligned eyes (strabismus)
🔹 Poor visual tracking or unusual eye movements
🔹 Light sensitivity or abnormal glare
🔹 Delayed visual development

🧠 Childhood cataracts are often discovered during routine exams or when parents or pediatricians notice something unusual.

At Azure Eye Center, we’re committed to raising awareness and educating families on the importance of early detection — because even rare conditions deserve attention.

📍 Colleyville & Fort Worth
📞 (817) 886-4600 | azureeyecenter.com