Do You Need an Annual Eye Exam with Glaucoma?
If you have been diagnosed with glaucoma, or your eye doctor has told you that you are at higher risk for it, you may be wondering how often you really need to come in. A yearly exam sounds reasonable for most people, but glaucoma doesn’t keep a calendar. It damages vision slowly and without warning […]
How Crosslinking Strengthens Your Cornea and Slows Keratoconus
If your glasses prescription keeps changing year after year, keratoconus may be the reason. This progressive eye condition causes the cornea to gradually thin and bulge outward, shifting your vision in ways that corrective lenses can only partially address. The good news is that a procedure called corneal crosslinking (CXL) is specifically designed to stop […]
Botox vs. Juvederm: Which is Best for Younger-Looking Skin?
If you’ve started noticing forehead creases when you raise your eyebrows, or deep lines forming around your nose and mouth, you’re likely already researching your options. Two names keep coming up: Botox and Juvederm. Both are non-surgical, take only minutes, and can take years off your appearance. But they work in completely different ways, and […]
How Do Eye Doctors Treat Diabetic Retinopathy?
If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy, you may be wondering what happens next. This condition affects the blood vessels in your retina and, over time, can interfere with your ability to see clearly. Many patients feel anxious after hearing the diagnosis, but effective diabetic retinopathy treatment options exist to help protect your remaining vision. […]
What Is Dermatochalasis?
Many people notice changes in their eyelids as they age, such as heaviness above the eyes or a “tired look” that lingers even after a full night’s sleep. What’s often behind that change is a condition called dermatochalasis, the medical term for excess eyelid skin that accumulates over time. It can affect one or both […]
How Laser Technology Can Improve Your Cataract Surgery
If you’ve been diagnosed with cataracts, you’re probably wondering about the best way to restore your vision. Traditional cataract surgery has helped millions of people see clearly again, but advances in laser technology have made the procedure even safer, more precise, and more comfortable. At South Texas Eye Institute, femtosecond laser technology, combined with advanced […]
Does Insurance Cover the Cost of LASIK?
If you’re considering LASIK eye surgery, one of the first questions you probably have is about cost and insurance coverage. Many patients assume their vision insurance will cover at least part of the procedure. The reality is that most insurance plans don’t cover LASIK, but this doesn’t mean laser vision correction is out of reach. […]
What Do Eye Doctors Do at an Eye Exam?
When most people think about an eye exam, they picture reading letters off a chart. While vision testing is part of the process, a comprehensive eye exam involves much more. Eye doctors perform detailed evaluations of your eye health that can detect serious conditions long before you notice any symptoms. Many patients are surprised to […]
7 Lifestyle Changes Ophthalmologists Recommend to Help Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition that affects roughly one in three people with diabetes, leading to vision loss and even blindness in advanced cases. However, lifestyle changes can help protect your vision and slow the progression of the disease. Keep reading to learn more about seven lifestyle changes the ophthalmologists at South Texas Eye […]
Can Eye Doctors Do Botox and Juvéderm®?
Are you looking for a minimally invasive way to enhance your natural beauty? Many patients are surprised to discover that their eye doctor can provide cosmetic treatments like Botox and Juvéderm®. At South Texas Eye Institute, Dr. Lisa Martén combines her extensive medical training with specialized cosmetic expertise to offer these popular anti-aging treatments alongside […]
