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Both PRK and LASIK are types of refractive surgeries used to correct vision and reduce or eliminate the need for glasses and contacts. The only way to know for sure if PRK or LASIK is right for you is to be examined by an experienced surgeon. Patients undergo a series of tests to determine eligibility […]

If you are over the age of 40, you are probably already wearing reading glasses. You need them to read menus or focus on certain near vision tasks. This is called presbyopia and one remedy is monovision, but how do you know if getting rid of your reading glasses with monovision is right for you. […]

So many benefits of Monovision procedure-live without reading glasses! so little time to explain. Those pesky glasses you need for your near vision are a real pain. You wear them around your neck, on your head, and you constantly lose them. They are never in the right place when you need them most. Sick of […]

Today’s seniors are active, energetic and won’t allow their age to stop them from enjoying everything life has to offer. So when the inevitable time arrives and they need cataract surgery, they want the latest and best technology available. South Texas Eye Institute has invested in the advanced ORA System for cataract surgery patients. This […]

You are an active senior who has always been independent, and you relish coming and going as you please. Recently familiar places are looking dim, especially when driving at night or in low light. Perhaps your last prescription for glasses was incorrect, you think, and that’s why you are having such problems. It’s possible that […]

Women spend time searching for the latest lash building mascara, the newest color of shadow and the perfect liner. Who doesn’t want to look attractive and perhaps get a compliment or two? Back to our question, which cosmetic products are safe for your eyes? According to the FDA, the answer is that most cosmetic products […]

WHAT IS DERMATOCHALASIS? Many people, as they age, notice saggy or loose skin on top of their eyelids. At times the skin may even touch the eyelashes. This is called dermatochalasis, which just means “too much skin.” This can be merely cosmetic or bothersome to you, but can also be severe enough to cause a […]

You have made the decision to have cataract surgery. Your cataract has caused you to miss out on some daily pleasures and it now interferes with your active lifestyle. The next choice is upon you. You are wondering how to choose the best lens implant. In the past there was only “one size fits all” […]

Intacs were originally developed to treat mild versions of myopia or nearsightedness. Now they have become an FDA approved medical device extremely effective in reducing or eliminating nearsightedness and astigmatism in patients with keratoconus. If you suffer from keratoconus you should read further about the 6 benefits of an intacs procedure. What are Intacs Intacs […]

Most of us are familiar with the term amniotic with regard to the protective fluid around a fetus before birth. However, it has other special properties useful in eye surgeries and injuries. Let’s investigate what an amniotic membrane is and how it’s used. Amniotic Membrane Amniotic membrane is the innermost layer of the placenta tissue […]