General Practitioners

• Arthritis
  Other causes of Dry Eye Syndrome may include: aging and hormonal changes, some diseases (such as collagen vascular disease and rheumatoid arthritis), and certain drugs like antihistamines and birth control pills. Furthermore, structural problems that keep eyelids from closing properly can affect your tear production as well.

Ophthalmologists

• Glaucoma
  Glaucoma is a common eye disorder that damages the optic nerve, which sends images from the eye to the brain. It is not one singular condition, but an entire group of disorders with a common label. Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in the United States and chances of suffering from glaucoma increase with age. However, loss of sight due to glaucoma is preventable when the condition is caught and treated early by your eye doctor.
• Ophthalmology
  Dr. Torres completed her undergraduate studies at Princeton University. After receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree from Princeton University she attended the University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine where she earned her Doctorate of Medicine degree. Dr. Torres completed both her internship and residency programs in ophthalmology at the Puerto Rico University Hospital. Dr. Torres continued on to Harvard University-Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts where she received her subspecialty training in Ophthalmology Anterior Segment.
• Macular Degeneration
  When it comes to eye health, we’ve all been told not to read in the dark and to eat plenty of carrots, but there is a serious lack of public awareness when it comes to the actual conditions that cause us to lose our eyesight and go blind. Age related macular degeneration (AMD) is the […] Read More
• Laser Eye Surgery
  Considering corrective eye surgery? Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) might be for you! Let the expert eye doctors at Howerton Eye guide you on what PRK is, how it works, and what to expect after experiencing this treatment.
• Cataracts
  Everyone knows that a glass of red wine at the end of the day can seriously take the edge off—but did you know that it can also decrease you likeliness of developing Cataracts? Here at Howerton Eye, your local ophthalmologist in Austin, TX, it is our mission to help people across the state of Texas […] Read More
• Cataract Surgery
  For many patients, the clarity and color of their vision right after cataract surgery is amazing. Cataract surgery has improved the lives of millions of people around the world and you could be next!
• Eye Exam
  A comprehensive eye exam is relatively simple and comfortable and can take anywhere from 45 to 90 minutes. The exam should include checks on the following...

Internists

• Internal Medicine
  Dr. Hawthorne completed her undergraduate degree at Clemson University where she graduated Magna Cum Laude in Biochemistry. She earned her doctorate of medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston where she was elected to the honor society of Alpha Omega Alpha. After finishing her internship in internal medicine in the northern California Bay Area, she completed her ophthalmology residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and received her subspecialty training in cornea, external disease and refractive surgery at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Harvard Medical School.

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care
• Hypothyroidism
• Diabetic Retinopathy
  Diabetes can clog and damage blood vessels, including those in the retina, which are crucial to vision. Diabetic retinopathy occurs when the blood vessels in the retina become damaged and can no longer effectively transport blood, cutting off the retina’s supply to crucial blood and oxygen. Diabetic retinopathy can occur with both Type I and Type II diabetes, and it usually affects both eyes. Diabetic retinopathy is a progressive disease with four stages of development...

Radiologist

• X-Rays

Surgeons

• Minimally Invasive Surgery
  If one of our expert eye doctors at Howerton Eye diagnoses you with a pterygium, a minimally invasive surgery is required to remove the fleshy growth from the cornea and sclera (the white part of the eye). Prior to the procedure, you will receive light sedation to make sure you are comfortable while an eye doctor numbs your eye. Though you will be mindful of your surroundings, you will not be able to see anything.

Plastic Surgeons

• Eyelid Surgery
  If you are interested in eyelid surgery, your first step will be to complete a consultation with one of our ophthalmologists. During this initial consultation, we will thoroughly discuss your treatment goals, the details of your surgery, risks involved, alternative treatments that may exist, and our recommendations. We will also talk about the cost of the surgery and your payment options. We firmly believe the more informed you are about your options, the more confident you will be in making the right treatment choice to fit your needs.
• Blepharoplasty
  While blepharoplasty does not prevent the effects of aging, the procedure has proven to provide long-lasting results that will help you look younger and more refreshed—enhancing your appearance and confidence.

Dermatologists

• Lesions
  If shingles affects the face it is critical that you see your ophthalmologist because it can just as easily infect your eyes. If you fear that shingles may be spreading to your eyes, your ophthalmologist can look for elevated pressure in the eye, inflammation inside the eye, and lesions on the surface of the eye. Though this corneal disease is painful, today new oral antiviral medications are providing shingles patients with a quicker, more complete recovery.
• Burns