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As the heat of summer begins to cool and fall sets in, San Antonio and its surrounding areas come alive with festivals, events, and outdoor activities that make the most of the season. Here are some exciting things to do in and around San Antonio this fall: 1. Oktoberfest Celebrations San Antonio’s German heritage comes…

A 35-year-old woman, who has faced a unique journey with her vision since infancy, came to our clinic exploring her refractive options. Born with bilateral congenital cataracts, she underwent strabismus surgery early in life and remained aphakic, relying on both contact lenses and glasses, until she received intraocular lens (IOL) implants at the age of…

As the summer draws to a close, it’s time for college students to prepare for the upcoming academic year. With “Back to School” month in full swing, there’s no better time to focus on maintaining good eye health. College life can be demanding, often involving long hours of studying, screen time, and late-night activities.  Update…

  By: Lily Arendt, OD, FAAO Case Report: A 35-year-old male came to us for a refractive consultation. OD: -3.00-1.00×017 OS: -3.00-0.75×006 When asked why he wanted surgery, he shared that he and his wife just had their first child three weeks prior! He quickly realized the inconvenience of relying on his glasses to help…

PARKHURST NUVISION TERMS AND CONDITIONS THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAIN A BINDING INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION AGREEMENT AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER THAT AFFECTS YOUR RIGHTS WITH RESPECT TO ANY DISPUTE BETWEEN YOU AND NVISION AND REQUIRES THE MANDATORY ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS TO RESOLVE DISPUTES IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, RATHER THAN JURY TRIALS OR CLASS…

Exciting news from our practice – we’ve recently added a powerful new tool to our arsenal: the MS-39 anterior segment OCT from CSO. This device has recently received FDA approval, making it one of the latest diagnostic tools in ophthalmology. It combines placido disc corneal topography with spectral domain OCT based anterior segment tomography in…

By: Abby Roper   At Parkhurst NuVision, Dr. Gregory Parkhurst prepared meticulously for a surgery that would  bridge the professional with the deeply personal. He would perform EVO ICL surgery on his own seventeen year old son, Isaac. When asked why he chose EVO ICL for Isaac, Dr. Parkhurst was quick to respond “I’ve been…

Star Athlete Takes On Vision Correction For Ultimate Performance A former UTSA football standout has taken a significant step toward improving his vision by getting the EVO Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) procedure at Parkhurst NuVision.  Carl Austin III, a former Safety for the UTSA Football team now leads the sports performance program for UTSA women’s…

Outdoor Things To Do After LASIK As June ushers in Great Outdoors Month, there’s no better time to revel in the beauty of nature and embark on thrilling adventures. For those who have recently undergone LASIK surgery, the world outdoors becomes even more inviting. Imagine hiking through rugged trails, gazing at breathtaking vistas without the…

  Navigating Glaucoma Treatment: From Drops to iDose! Thomas Nettleton   Glaucoma stands as one of an eye doctor’s most formidable adversaries with the potential of silently eroding vision until it’s too late. Understanding this chronic, progressive optic neuropathy is critical, especially considering its impact as the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. With approximately…