7 Tips To Strengthen Your Cornea And Eyes
If you wear glasses or contact lenses, or even if you have had LASIK, there are always ways to strengthen your cornea and eyes. Consider them best practices to keep your vision sharp and your eyes healthy. Some of these tips may be familiar to you and others will be brand new. If you are […]
10 Signs You’re A Good LASIK Candidate
Our goal at South Texas Eye Institute is safe, complication free, successful LASIK surgery for every patient. In order to attain this goal, each patient must be a good LASIK candidate. Not everyone is. Let’s review 10 signs you’re a good LASIK candidate. What makes someone a likely LASIK Candidate? A good candidate for LASIK […]
You Have Questions, We Have Answers: Our Staff Answers Some Of Your Most Common FAQs
South Texas Eye Institute has been performing laser vision correction for many years, and we have heard it all, so don’t ever be afraid to ask questions. Let us provide a few answers to some of the universal questions we hear from our patients. Does LASIK Hurt? The most a patient feels with LASIK is […]
How To Know If PRK Or LASIK Is Right For You
Both PRK and LASIK are types of refractive surgeries used to correct vision and reduce or eliminate the need for glasses and contacts. The only way to know for sure if PRK or LASIK is right for you is to be examined by an experienced surgeon. Patients undergo a series of tests to determine eligibility […]
How To Know If Getting Rid Of Your Reading Glasses With Monovision Is Right For You
If you are over the age of 40, you are probably already wearing reading glasses. You need them to read menus or focus on certain near vision tasks. This is called presbyopia and one remedy is monovision, but how do you know if getting rid of your reading glasses with monovision is right for you. […]
9 Benefits Of Monovision Procedure-Live Without Reading Glasses!
So many benefits of Monovision procedure-live without reading glasses! so little time to explain. Those pesky glasses you need for your near vision are a real pain. You wear them around your neck, on your head, and you constantly lose them. They are never in the right place when you need them most. Sick of […]
Tax Returns And LASIK
Whether you fall into the category of habitual procrastinator or a diligent planner, everyone wants to keep more of their hard earned money. It’s possible to pay for LASIK surgery and save a significant amount of money on your taxes at the same time. The bottom line is that on your next tax returns could […]
Benefits Of ORA Technology For Cataract Patients
Today’s seniors are active, energetic and won’t allow their age to stop them from enjoying everything life has to offer. So when the inevitable time arrives and they need cataract surgery, they want the latest and best technology available. South Texas Eye Institute has invested in the advanced ORA System for cataract surgery patients. This […]
Early Signs Of Cataracts
You are an active senior who has always been independent, and you relish coming and going as you please. Recently familiar places are looking dim, especially when driving at night or in low light. Perhaps your last prescription for glasses was incorrect, you think, and that’s why you are having such problems. It’s possible that […]
Which Cosmetic Products Are Safe For Your Eyes
Women spend time searching for the latest lash building mascara, the newest color of shadow and the perfect liner. Who doesn’t want to look attractive and perhaps get a compliment or two? Back to our question, which cosmetic products are safe for your eyes? According to the FDA, the answer is that most cosmetic products […]
