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Palys & Associates is now part of the Hill Country Vision Center network.

by Hill Country Vision Center | Jun 8, 2021 | Featured, News, Tipster

Dr. Agnes Palys, Dr. Ally Zuercher and Dr. Tasha Ward will continue being your go-to for your eyecare needs. Dr. Palys and Associates has proudly served the San Antonio community since 1981, and they will continue to help you achieve and maintain clear vision for...

Why Do I Have a Blind Spot in My Vision? What to Know About a Scotoma

by Hill Country Vision Center | May 12, 2021 | Eye Health, Featured, Vision Problems

If you experience a blind spot in your vision, you might have what’s called a scotoma. Learn more about this condition and whether or not it’s serious. A scotoma is a blind spot or partial loss of vision in what is otherwise a perfectly normal visual field. It might...

Think You Have Tunnel Vision? What It Means to Have Peripheral Vision Loss

by Hill Country Vision | Mar 8, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Disease, Eye Health, Featured

When our vision is normal, we see from multiple angles: the front and the sides. But this wide angle of sight can be compromised by a variety of medical conditions and eye diseases. What does tunnel vision feel like? Tunnel vision, also called peripheral vision loss...

Sports Glasses for Kids: Are They Necessary?

by Hill Country Vision | Mar 2, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Health, Featured, Glasses, Kids Health, Sports Eyewear

Do you have a little athlete? If your kids play sports — whether competitively or just for fun — they’re at greater risk of eye injuries. Here’s what you need to know about protective eyewear. You put your kids in sports because there are such a variety of health...

Struggling With Eye Allergies? Try These Tips

by Hill Country Vision | Feb 23, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Health, Featured

Are you dealing with red, puffy, burning, or itchy eyes? Sounds like someone has eye allergies. If you struggle with these symptoms, learn what you can do about them. Most eye allergy symptoms are uncomfortable. But some go beyond that to affect your vision, and eye...

Yes, You Can Get Sunburned Eyes

by Hill Country Vision | Feb 12, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Health, Featured

Did you know that your eyes can get sunburned? It’s called photokeratitis, and here’s what you need to watch for at all times of the year. When you think about sunburn, you might think about slathering on sunblock before you hit the beach or the pool during the summer...