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10 years ago, if you told me that I would have my entire music catalog, every photo I’ve ever taken, a map to grandma’s house, and access to the entire world’s information, all in my pocket, I wouldn’t have believed you. Now that’s exactly what we have, and it’s our normal life. Why? Technology has made it…

Are you ready for some fun this summer? With all the sunshine and great attractions to go, see and explore, San Antonio has a lot to offer. Keeping your eyes healthy and your good vision protected is important to make sure you get the most out of your summer adventures, so we put together a…

January 2015. Breckenridge, Colorado. Our Family Trip. There’s nothing like a much-needed family vacation, right? Especially headed out of state, thousands of miles away from home to uncharted territory. Away from work, away from your normal daily duties. A place to relax and enjoy every moment. Even more with that place is Breckenridge, Colorado. My…

Having the freedom to see clearly without glasses or contacts prompts many people to seek out laser correction surgery.If you’re tired of the daily hassle of glasses and contact lenses, it’s time to consider LASIK as an option for improving your vision and quality of life. At Parkhurst NuVision, we perform in-depth consultations to determine the…

The number of people with myopia – also known as nearsightedness – is on the rise.  According to the National Eye Institute, myopia has increased from 25 percent of the U.S. population in the early 1970s to nearly 42 percent by 2004. Researchers predict that, by 2050, half of the world’s population will be nearsighted. If…

We are honored to be able to provide an award to such great and dedicated graduates. This year, the winner was Dr. Ashley Olivarez, OD. We enjoyed having Dr. Olivarez in clinic during one of her final rotations as a UIW Rosenberg School of Optometry student. Dr. Olivarez is now headed to work with Dr. Thao…

For some folks, waking up to go to work each morning is a chore. For some, it’s just a paycheck and a means to get by. We’ve all felt that at some point or another, whether it be a job we had when we first started working or where we are currently. It happens, but…

The amazing team of eye and vision specialists at Parkhurst NuVision in San Antonio is growing. Again! Just in time for the back-to-school rush, Dr. Roberto (Bobby) Saenz will join the Parkhurst NuVision team in late summer. He may be new to Parkhurst NuVision, but for Dr. Saenz, this is a homecoming! The San Antonio…

Recently, The New York Timesreported that Americans consider loss of eyesight to be a worse ailment than, say, conditions such as losing a limb, your memory, hearing, speech or even having HIV/AIDS (Wilmer Eye Institute at John Hopkins University School of Medicine). What’s more sobering? Some 23.7 million American adults reported not being able to…

For most people, paying for vision correction surgery takes planning and consideration. There are many options to consider when planning how you will pay for LASIK – savings, financing plans, FSAs or HSAs, and even unexpected financial windfalls. If you are one of the 8 out of 10 U.S. tax filers to receive a tax…