Should You Undergo Monovision Or Refractive Lens Exchange?
All adults will reach an age where their reading vision is compromised by presbyopia. It happens to everyone around age 40. At the same time, you have not reached the age where cataracts have clouded your vision and you need surgery to remove them. So you have maybe 30-40 years before cataracts develop. So you […]
South Texas Eye Institute Siclovia YMCA Community Bike Contest
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 […]
How A Dependence On Contact Lenses Poses Risks To Your Health
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 […]
What Is The Aftercare Of LASIK Eye Surgery?
There are always patients searching for the best LASIK in San Antonio. They usually have many questions, and a significant number have false information. One of the most prevalent misconceptions about LASIK is that there is a long period of aftercare and that you must take time off from work to recover. This can cause […]
5 Questions to Ask at a Lasik Consultation
5 QUESTIONS TO ASK AT YOUR LASIK CONSULTATION Below is a list of common LASIK questions we receive at South Texas Eye Institute that may help you make an informed decision. Be prepared for your LASIK consultation by checking out our infographic and blog post below on questions to ask during a LASIK consultation. 1. WHAT LASIK TECHNOLOGY DO YOU USE? We use STAR S4 IR Excimer Laser System and WaveScan Wavefront system, which is FDA approved for our lasik technology. 2. WHAT’S THE LASIK COST? It depends on the procedure and what type of financing you use. You can normally use flex spending and HSA and other corporate plan accounts too. Often their are specials such as, “South Texas Eye Institute […]
How Do I Know If Kybella, Injectable Double Chin Treatment Is Right For Me?
For most of us, the day inevitably comes when we realize there are certain family traits that we’re bound to inherit, even our relatives unfortunate double chin. For some, the double chin is perfectly okay, and for others it can be the subject of a lighthearted joke, but there are those who feel quite uncomfortable […]
How Much Does LASIK Surgery Cost?
Patients wanting to improve their vision with LASIK surgery or PRK usually have two issues that worry them and can cause hesitation. Some patients are anxious about the safety of the procedure. Once they find out how precise and effective LASIK surgery really is, and how it will improve their life, those worries dissipate. The […]
How To Slow The Development Of Cataracts
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. […]
Why You Should Get Your Eyes Checked Even If You Have 20/20 Vision
We hear this all the time. Patients tell us that they don’t think they need to come in for annual eye checkups. They have “great vision” they say, so why should we get our eyes checked every year?. We answer, “Good for you, but there’s more to eye health than good vision.” There are multiple […]
Why You Can’t Ignore the Floaters and Flashes in Your Eye
Have you ever opened your eyes and noticed dots or specks drifting around in your field of vision? What about flashes of light that appear artificial, like you’re looking into a pair of headlights? If the answer is yes, you’ve likely experienced floaters and flashes. When it happens, you might first wonder if you’re seeing […]
