What is AMD (Age Related Macular Degeneration)?

Posted by: Mann Eye in Eye Health

Age Related Macular Degeneration causes central vision loss. AMD impacts nearly 20 million people in the U.S. alone. The macula is the part of the eye that translates what you see right in front of you (basically, it’s your central vision).  It is a part of your retina and plays a really big role in your […]

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Can Diabetes Affect Your Eyesight?

Posted by: Mann Eye in Eye Health

Preventing Diabetic Eye Disease  November is the month to focus on thankfulness, and good eyesight is certainly something to be thankful for. November is also Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month. If you are someone who lives with diabetes, you need to know about how this condition can negatively affect your eyesight. There are a handful […]

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Keep Your Sunglasses ON This Summer

Posted by: Mann Eye in Eye Health

The Texas heat is back in full swing, and the sun is bearing down on us… again! On top of staying cool, sun safety should be a top priority this season. July is UV Safety Month, and just like it’s important to wear sunscreen every day to protect your skin from damaging UV radiation, at […]

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Cataract Awareness Month

Posted by: Mann Eye in Cataracts, Eye Health, News and Events

June is Cataract Awareness Month! At Mann Eye Institute, we want to make sure your eyes are happy and healthy well into your golden years. If you’re concerned cataracts might be affecting your day-to-day life or you have questions about when they could become an issue for you, we want to answer your questions. What […]

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How 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 […]

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Ask 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 […]

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