It’s Time to Put Texans’ Eye Care First!

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Focus Texas is a group of concerned citizens, patients, and doctors who are dedicated to the sole purpose of putting the eye care of Texans first.

Every patient in Texas should have access to high-quality eye care in their local community. We exist to advocate at the state capitol for better access to eye care, and to share information with Texans on how to care for their vision. Click below to donate and help us continue to fight for quality eye care for ALL Texans!

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ABOUT FOCUS TEXAS

Focus Texas is a group of concerned citizens, patients, and doctors who are dedicated to the sole purpose of putting the eye care of Texans first.

CHILDREN’S VISION

Though people tend to have more vision problems as they get older, children need eye exams to ensure healthy vision too.

PUBLIC HEALTH

It’s more important than ever to ensure you and your family are taking proper steps to protection your eye health and vision.

PATIENT SAFETY

Choosing a qualified provider to care for your eyes is essential to identifying and addressing eye health and vision problems early.

TELEHEALTH INFO

Today, we have more options than ever to care for our eyes. When is it sufficient to choose telehealth over in-person eye care?


About 80% of a child’s learning happens through the eyes, especially when they are younger. When we provide quality eye care to help kids see clearly, we help them succeed.

Beth Robinson, OD

Undiagnosed vision problems in children can often present as behavior or attention issues. Annual, comprehensive eye exams are the best way to identify and address these vision problems before they become a larger issue.

No child should struggle inside or outside of the classroom because of a vision problem. Proper vision care from a young age is essential to empowering the next generation.

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Every Child Seen, Every School Supported connects Texas optometrists and school nurses to ensure every child who needs vision care gets it. Check out the website to learn more and get involved, whether you're an OD, a parent, or a school nurse! https://focustexas.org/childrens-vision/every-child-seen-every-school-supported/

GLP-1's can affect your eye health, as flight attendant and content creator Jernine discovered. Read more about her story and understand when it's time to see an optometrist if you're on a GLP-1.

Important tips to promote healthy eyes in kids:
- Taking screen breaks
- Wearing proper eye protection when playing sports
- Getting a comprehensive eye exam before school starts

If you haven't taken your child for an eye exam yet, find a local OD here: https://texas.aoa.org/find-a-doctor

Whether or not you have any eye health or vision issues, it's important to visit a doctor of optometry for a comprehensive eye exam every year. If you do have symptoms, this article can help decode when it's time for a visit to your OD.


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