Dry Eye and Blue Light
Posted by: Mann Eye in Advice, Eye Health
Dry Eye Making You Feel Blue? Blue Light Could Play a Part Houston winters may not be the harshest in terms of blustery cold temperatures, ice and snowfall. But Mother Nature has a few tricks up her sleeve for winter months in H-Town. Among the trickiest? Dry Eye. Dry eye syndrome can be chronic and […]
Read MoreSpotlight on Diabetic Eye Disease
Posted by: Mann Eye in Eye Health
Diabetes Awareness Month November is officially Diabetes Awareness Month. It’s also Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month. In truth, there is never a bad time to shine a spotlight on this debilitating (and potentially sight-stealing) disease. Most recent stats report that diabetes affects about 30 million people in the United States! Diabetic Eye Disease is a […]
Read MoreOpen-Angle Glaucoma
Posted by: Mann Eye in Eye Health
The Silent Thief of Sight No one likes to have something stolen from them. It is an affront. A violation. An unexpected loss. For anyone who has ever been a victim of a theft, the experience can range from irritating and inconvenient to life-altering and even devastating. Now imagine the theft you experience is of […]
Read MoreIt’s My Allergies and I’ll Cry if I Want To
Posted by: Mann Eye in Dry Eye, Eye Health
Allergies Have On Your Eyes (and your life) Read time: 4 min If you’re a seasonal allergy sufferer, you know all too well that allergy symptoms can show up to ruin your day any time of the year. Symptoms range from sneezing and a scratchy throat to itchy, irritated, red and watery eyes. Boo-hoo. It’s […]
Read MoreColor Blindness: How it Works (or Doesn’t)
Posted by: Mann Eye in Eye Health
Do people see true colors? Turns out, the true color of a tennis ball went pro, garnering international attention. The debate: Is a tennis ball yellow or green? It all started with a Twitter poll and Time magazine wrote an article about it in March 2018. Roger Federer, winner of 20 Grand Slam tournaments and […]
Read MoreDry Eye and Teary Eye
Posted by: Mann Eye in Eye Health
Dry eye has a list of curious symptoms, from light sensitivity to being unable to shed a tear. And, if your eyes have that red, itchy, icky feeling and your Mann Eye Institute doctor has ruled out allergies, then you likely suffer from dry eye syndrome. Getting rid of your symptoms starts with finding the […]
Read MoreMarch Is Workplace Eye Safety Month
Posted by: Mann Eye in Eye Health
March Forward With Workplace Eye Safety Spring is a great time to get outside, but don’t let all the play make you too tired to remember eye safety at work. The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) says 300,000 Americans visit the emergency room each year due to workplace eye injury. In fact, the Occupational Safety […]
Read MoreWinter Weather and Your Eyes
Posted by: Mann Eye in Eye Health
Winter in the Southern part of Texas can be…well, just plain weird. One day you’re sunning in the perfect 70-degree weather walking the dog and the next day you’re chillin’—not in a good way—when the weather drops to a frigid 35 degrees. And hovers there for a week. The nerve of Mother Nature! No, this […]
Read MoreWhy we do Allergy Testing in the Dry Eye Clinic
Posted by: Mann Eye in Eye Health
In the past, if a patient complained about allergy symptoms, we gave them drops and sent them away. We tended to minimize their complaints. Today, with our increased understanding of ocular surface disease we can discover the root cause of the problem! Currently, many ophthalmologists are using allergy skin testing to pinpoint what local allergens are triggering inflammation and […]
Read More7 Great Ways to Protect Your Peepers
Posted by: Mann Eye in Eye Health, Uncategorized
When asked about what is needed to enjoy a good quality of life, a majority of people list eyesight on their top five needs. Some even say eyesight is the most important of the five senses. Regardless of what you need to maintain your quality of life, everyone can agree that protecting your eyesight is […]
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