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We have pretty much heard it all at our office in San Antonio. We have seen thousands of prospective LASIK patients – so we understand that having eye surgery is an intimidating prospect. Don’t be embarrassed. Once you realize that your fears are pretty much universal, you don’t need to pretend. The trick is to […]

San Antonio is a city with great weather most of the year, allowing its residents to explore outdoor activities and participate in all manner of sports and fitness training. On any given day you can see folks of every age biking for pleasure, biking to work, running cross country or just plain walking. Some are […]

Technology has changed the world. Many of today’s cataract patients never used a cell phone or a computer growing up. Now they have their own handheld devices and use Skype to communicate with their grandchildren. Many things change in life, but not the fact that everyone will get cataracts if they live long enough. The […]

Commitment to Excellence As the owner and practicing doctor of the clinic, Dr. Martén’s vision for the clinic is to be the best place to practice medicine, the best place to work, and the best place to receive care.  Dr. Martén wears  many hats as the business owner and Doctor of South Texas Eye Institute.  South Texas […]

South Texas Eye Institute is the proud recipient of BBB’s 2017 Torch Awards for Ethics   South Texas Eye Institute is proud to announce it is one of four businesses to receive the honor of being named Better Business Bureau Torch Awards for Ethics winners. South Texas Eye Institute provides eye care in San Antonio […]

Did you watch the Solar Eclipse on Monday, August 21, 2017 or have done so in the past? Gazing into the sun even for a brief moment without wearing the correct eye wear can permanently damage your retina. The retina, which is in the back of the eye, has light-sensitive tissue. Retina damage could even […]

The time has arrived for you to have cataract surgery. No longer is it a one-size-fits-all procedure. Seniors today are active, enjoy life, and expect the latest technology. They crave great vision. Life after cataract surgery can be life-changing! If you are considering a premium advanced lens cataract surgery, let’s discuss what to expect before, […]

Winner of B-Eye-Cycle Drawing Contest   Patients voted Karina as the proud winner of a dazzling blue bike + helmet from the South Texas Eye Institute B-EYE-Cycle drawing contest. The drawing contest for the YMCA of Greater San Antonio​ after school program guidelines were to combine the concept of a bicycle and an eye. This […]

Contact lenses are medical devices used to improve vision. They can correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. You were probably thrilled to graduate from glasses to wearing contacts, but now perhaps the “thrill is gone.” Because they are medical devices, they must be handled and maintained properly. Unfortunately, not everyone is as conscientious as they should […]

Moms have been telling their children to eat their fruits and vegetables for decades. Depending on the decade, mom might not have known why they were good for us, but now we know she was right… again! It seems eating lots of fruits and vegetables is one way we can slow the development of cataracts. […]