Macular Degeneration is the Leading Cause of Vision Loss in Older Americans
Posted by: Mann Eye in Eye Health
Age is Not Your Only Risk February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month. Also called macular degeneration or AMD, this eye disease is the leading cause of vision loss in older adults. This month especially, it’s important to shine a spotlight on this sight-stealing condition, so you can know what to look for if you […]
Read MoreHow can I know if my glaucoma is stable?
Posted by: Mann Eye in Ask The Experts, Eye Health
By Dr. Luke Barker Glaucoma is a slowly progressive and typically painless disorder where the optic nerve slowly dies and peripheral vision progressively decreases. It is a leading cause of preventable blindness in the US and world…emphasis on PREVENTABLE. Since glaucoma causes little to no pain, most patients have no idea they have it, and […]
Read MoreHow will I know when my cataracts are bad enough to require surgery?
Posted by: Mann Eye in Ask The Experts, Cataracts
By Dr. David Tremblay One certainty in life is that everyone will eventually develop cataracts. In fact, cataract formation starts earlier than you might think, typically in your 40s. Most cataracts, however, do not become significant enough to notice until your 50s or 60s, which is when most folks elect to have cataract surgery. But […]
Read MoreIs LASIK for Everyone? Let’s Talk About It.
Over the years at Mann Eye Institute, we’ve helped tens of thousands of people enjoy improved vision without the hassles of glasses and contacts with our life-changing Advanced LASIK procedures. And in all those years, we’ve heard many of the same concerns. So, as we step into a new year, we’d like to pause and […]
Read MoreAsk the Vision Experts
Posted by: Mann Eye in Ask The Experts, Eye Health
Dr. David Tremblay Why do my eyes need to be dilated during an eye exam? Routine eye exams are extremely important to your overall health. During a routine eye exam at Mann Eye Institute, we perform a comprehensive examination of the eye and the area around the eye. As part of this exam, we recommend […]
Read MoreAsk the Vision Experts
Posted by: Mann Eye in Ask The Experts, LASIK
I’d like to give my husband LASIK for Christmas, but what if he’s not a candidate? Dr. Luke Barker Giving your loved ones the gift of sight through LASIK is a gift that keeps on giving for years to come! It’s the best kind of present you can give! Imagine walking into the new year […]
Read MoreWelcome 2022 with the Vision You Deserve
Use Your Benefits for LASIK How was your 2021? At Mann Eye Institute, we are closing out the final weeks of this year with gratitude; both for our amazing Mann Eye LASIK teams in Houston and Austin, and for our wonderful family of patients we are honored to serve every day. Whether your 2021 was […]
Read MoreThe OD Advocate: November 2021 Edition
Posted by: Mann Eye in Co-Management
DR. JENNIFER MELTON ON THE RISK OF DRY EYE SYNDROME AFTER LASIK Despite the sometimes vocal PR that it gets, LASIK has excellent refractive outcomes. The most common complication of LASIK is dry eyes, with virtually all patients developing some degree of dryness in the immediate postoperative period. But identifying preoperative dry eyes, and attention […]
Read MoreAsk the Vision Experts: Diabetic Eye Disease
Posted by: Mann Eye in Ask The Experts
I have diabetes. What do I need to know about protecting my eyesight? Dr. David Tremblay Diabetes is a complex disease to live with, affecting almost every part of the body. The key to managing the condition is controlling your blood sugar. But even if you have your diabetes well-controlled, you are still at risk […]
Read MoreNovember is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month
Posted by: Mann Eye in Eye Health
Be proactive; it may just save your sight November is the month that reminds us of all the many things we have to be thankful for. Things like family, friends and beloved pets. Things like good health. Even good eyesight is something to be thankful for. After all, we only get one set of eyes, […]
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