How To Choose The Best LASIK Surgeon
When you’re looking for the best LASIK surgeons to help improve and repair your vision, it makes sense that you don’t want to compromise. When it comes to your eyesight, don’t settle for less. The most qualified surgeons will have a very high success rate, one that’s worth boasting about. Additionally, you should be able […]
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 […]
Why Myopia Is So Common In Young Adults And How ICL Can Help
Myopia or nearsightedness is the most common refractive error in the world, especially affecting Asian countries. Look around you right now and no doubt you will see countless people with eyes staring into their handheld devices. The explosion of iPhones, iPads, and the like, may be part of the reason myopia is so common in […]
Understanding The Symptoms Of The Diabetic Eye
Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the US. Once you are diagnosed, dealing with diabetes becomes a lifelong task. It can cause multiple issues, and not only with your vision. If you or someone you know has diabetes, or if you suspect you might have diabetes, keep reading. It is essential to […]
How Can A Corneal Transplant Treat Corneal Scarring?
Can a corneal transplant treat corneal scarring? The short answer is yes. Before we explain how though, a word to the wise: take care of your cornea! A clear, healthy cornea is needed for good vision. Even a simple scratch can affect our ability to see clearly. Don’t ever wait to see an ophthalmologist if […]
How Punctal Plugs Treat Dry Eyes
Many of us live with the daily discomfort of dry eyes. You may experience irritated itchy eyes, blurred vision, and frequently having to use moisture drops. There are common symptoms of dry eyes. There are treatments for this irritating eye issue like prescription medications, but there is an alternative. Let’s discuss how punctal plugs treat […]
The Relationship Between LASIK And PRK
No doubt you have heard of both LASIK and PRK. Maybe you wondered about the difference and why some patients have one or the other. What is more important is how they are similar! Let’s investigate. LASIK and PRK Similarities LASIK and PRK have many similarities. Those similarities are, in fact, the most important factors […]
LASIK Eye Surgery: How It Works
LASIK eye surgery or (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) uses an excimer laser to correct the common refractive errors of nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism by changing the shape of the cornea. The goal of LASIK surgery is to safely reduce or eliminate the need for glasses and contact lenses. In the last several decades millions of […]
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 […]
