The Importance Of Routine Eye Exams
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 […]
How Blepharoplasty Can Revitalize Your Look
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. […]
What Is Contact Lens Intolerance?
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 […]
How Seasonal Allergies Can Affect Your Eyes
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. […]
How To Prevent Common Contact Lens Issues
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 […]
4 Tips To Overcome A Fear Of Eye Surgery
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 […]
6 Myths About LASIK
Even though LASIK has been successfully performed for decades, substantial misinformation—LASIK myths—persist. They continue to be passed along via social media, word of mouth and the internet. We are never surprised to hear these fears and myths from our patients, but sometimes patients are too afraid to ask us about them. They become the elephant […]
The Importance Of Timing: When Should You Get LASIK?
“Timing is everything” is a familiar axiom. Timing is important in relationships, buying stocks or a new home, starting a family, or acquiring the absolute latest technology. Too soon or too late can make all the difference. When it comes to having LASIK surgery, there are only a few caveats, but ultimately it really comes […]
LASIK: Is It Worth It?
Obviously we think LASIK is well worth it; it’s one of the surgeries we perform here at South Texas Eye Institute. We see how it changes patients’ lives on a daily basis. We can objectively answer this question from two perspectives: the qualitative and the quantitative. Not to make this confusing, we will simplify it […]
6 Tips To Achieve Your Fitness Goals And Keep Your Eyes Safe
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 […]
