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The Westlake Eye Blog
Straight answers on glaucoma, cataract surgery, and vision correction from Dr. Zarmeena Vendal and the Westlake Eye Specialists team — written for patients across Central Texas.
Practice News
Meet Dr. Catherine Makin in New Braunfels
Cataract surgery, dry eye, and pterygium care in Comal County — meet the doctor seeing patients at our 218 E Austin St office.
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LASIK & Refractive
LASIK vs. EVO ICL vs. RLE: Which Is Right for You?
Three procedures, three very different candidates. How your age, prescription, and corneal thickness point toward the right one.
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Cataract
Premium IOL Options for Cataract Surgery in Austin
The lens you choose shapes how you'll see for the rest of your life. A plain-language guide to today's premium implant options.
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Glaucoma
Why We Treat Glaucoma Earlier
Dr. Vendal joins Ophthalmology 360's Spotlight Series to talk about treating glaucoma earlier instead of waiting for it to force our hand.
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Glaucoma
Glaucoma Beyond the Drops: A Less-Drops Future
Dr. Vendal was one of five leaders asked by Ophthalmology Management where the field is headed next. Her answer: fewer drops.
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Glaucoma
Glaucoma Clinical Trials in Austin: What to Know Before You Enroll
How eye research studies work, who qualifies, what to expect, and how to get started at Westlake Eye Specialists.
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LASIK & Refractive
LASIK in Austin: Your Guide to Visual Freedom
Candidacy, technology, recovery, and cost — everything to weigh before booking a LASIK consultation in Central Texas.
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Cataract
Austin Cataract Surgery: Your Complete Guide to Clearer Vision
From advanced laser technology and premium lens implants to choosing the right surgeon for your eyes.
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Glaucoma
Closing the Gap Between Glaucoma Diagnosis and Treatment
Glaucoma can quietly damage vision for years before you notice anything is wrong. Insights from Dr. Zarmeena Vendal, MD.
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LASIK & Refractive
New Year, New Vision: Transform Your Sight in 2026
Deciding this is the year you stop reaching for glasses? Here's how LASIK, RLE, and ICL compare for Central Texas patients.
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Cataract
Signs You're Ready for Cataract Surgery (and Why "20/20" Isn't the Whole Story)
Told your vision is technically 20/20 but you still fight your eyes all day? Night glare and dim color say more than the chart.
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Glaucoma
A New Era in Drop-Free Glaucoma Care
iDose® TR delivers medication inside the eye for months at a time — for patients in Austin, Kyle, New Braunfels, and Killeen.
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Eye Health
What Is Blepharitis? Relief for Red, Itchy Eyelids
Crusty, burning eyelids that feel worst in the morning are treatable — and often tied to dry eye.
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Glaucoma
Protect Your Vision from Glaucoma
Life gets busy. Here's why the one thing you rely on every day deserves a place on the calendar, with Dr. Zarmeena Vendal.
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Eye Health
Celebrate July with Healthy Eyes: Dry Eye Awareness and UV Safety
Two summer priorities in one month — keeping eyes comfortable, and keeping them protected from Texas sun.
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Cataract
June Is Cataract Awareness Month
A national reminder to act on one of the leading causes of vision loss worldwide — and it's highly treatable.
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Cataract
Don't Miss the Signs: How to Spot Cataracts Early
Increased glare, dimming colors, trouble driving at night. Early diagnosis means more options and better outcomes.
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Cataract
Clearer Vision This Spring: Advanced Cataract Surgery
State-of-the-art cataract surgery for patients across Austin, South Austin, Killeen, Kyle, and New Braunfels.
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Cataract
Modern Cataract Surgery: How Far It Has Come
In the 1990s, cataract surgery was entirely manual — handheld blades and ultrasound. Here's what changed.
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Eye Health
Understanding Pterygium and Conjunctival Chalasis
Two common conditions of the conjunctiva — what causes them, how they feel, and when treatment makes sense.
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LASIK & Refractive
Refractive Lens Exchange: A Vision Solution Beyond LASIK
A proven alternative to LASIK or PRK for patients who want clear vision at all distances.
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Cataract
Cataract Surgery Q&A
One of the most common and successful procedures in medicine — and the questions patients ask us most.
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LASIK & Refractive
EVO ICL: The Future of Vision Correction
Looking for an alternative to LASIK? EVO ICL corrects vision with an implantable lens — no corneal tissue removed.
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Glaucoma
Advanced Glaucoma Treatment: Hydrus Microstent and OMNI
With early detection and modern surgical options, vision loss from glaucoma can be slowed or even prevented.
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