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 […]
What Is Laser Cataract Surgery?
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 […]
Does LASIK Eye Surgery Make Your Eyes Weaker?
The simple answer is no. If LASIK eye surgery is performed by an experienced LASIK eye surgeon using state-of- the-art technology, and the patient has had a thorough pre-operative eye exam, such a result would be extremely rare. LASIK has been performed for decades with reliable results. Doctors, astronauts, first responders, and sports figures are […]
Is LASIK Eye Surgery Right For Me?
The quick answer to this question is MAYBE. Unfortunately, not everyone is a good candidate for LASIK. There are some factors or situations that may disqualify you from having LASIK eye surgery. For those patients who cannot safely have LASIK performed, the good news is they might be able to have a different surgical procedure […]
San Antonio Business Journal Gave Dr. Martén 2017 Women’s Leadership Awards
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 recognized for Ethics in San Antonio
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 […]
