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Let’s see: lose weight, exercise more, eat healthy, spend more time with family, and on and on. Every year we go through the drill of making New Year’s resolutions, only to lose interest or not have sufficient incentive to reach our goals. What is consistent is that most New Year’s resolutions have to do with […]

Most likely if you have dry eyes, you know it. Kind of like the song: “If you have dry eyes and you know it, clap your hands!” Seriously, dry eyes are not fun! It can be a constant irritant that makes your life miserable, especially after age 50. You Know The Drill Your eyes are […]

Glaucoma treatment at South Texas Eye Institute in San Antonio is one of the most significant ways we help our patients preserve their vision. Glaucoma is one of the reasons we suggest that you have a comprehensive dilated eye exam annually, especially if you are over the age of 60. If you have any risk […]

If you have been told you are not a good LASIK candidate, we have some great news! South Texas Eye Institute in San Antonio can now improve your vision with superior results and the method of Visian ICL – Implantable Collamer Lens may be an option for you.. If you are someone who has been […]

The world has changed drastically in the last 30 years, and most changes bring with them positive and negative consequences. Ask a millennial when they last used a phone book. Most likely you will get a quizzical look. Our cell phones, laptops, tablets, personal computers and all other screens in between, can have an affect […]

Periodic eye exams with an ophthalmologist should be part of everyone’s normal eye health routine. With that being said, if you are experiencing pain or discomfort, of course, you see an eye doctor. If you need a new prescription for your glasses or contact lenses, of course, you see an eye doctor. But what if […]

Do you like what you see in the mirror? Our eyes say a lot about us. They can convey happiness, sadness, excitement or especially surprise. When your eyes say, “I’m tired,” (even when you’re not), or “I didn’t get enough sleep last night,” (even when you did), maybe it’s time to investigate blepharoplasty eyelid surgery. […]

Have you ever made a decision that seemed like a good idea at the time? Yes, we’ve all been there. Changing your hair color, signing up to run a marathon, or deciding to switch from glasses to contact lenses could fit into this category. Maybe it turned out fine for a while – or not […]

Do you have watery and irritated eyes right now? Maybe your eyes are itchy and your vision is blurry. At first you may think you are coming down with a cold, but all this misery may be from seasonal allergies. Cooler weather makes us want to be outside enjoying the changing colors and blue skies. […]

Remember how thrilled you were to graduate from wearing glasses to contact lenses? It seemed easier, your vision improved, and yes, you thought you looked better without your glasses. Now reality has set in and maybe the thrill is gone. You have numerous issues you never experienced with those glasses. Let’s investigate how to prevent […]