Is 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 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 Experts: LASIK
Posted by: Mann Eye in Ask The Experts, LASIK
By Dr. Luke Barker Am I too old for LASIK? I’m 45 and have worn glasses my whole life. Now I need readers, too! Could LASIK help me? Welcome to the magical world of middle age! As we all collect more birthdays, we all grow wiser, more experienced and slowly develop presbyopia. Presbyopia, or “middle-aged […]
Read MoreJen Hatmaker Astounded by Her Vision After LASIK
Posted by: Mann Eye in LASIK, Testimonials
You may know Jen Hatmaker as an author, podcaster, speaker, or maybe you recognize her from the HGTV show My Big Family Renovation. Jen, who lives near Austin in a 100-year old farmhouse with her five children, is a social justice activist and serves on the board for Austin New Church, a church she co-founded. […]
Read MoreAsk the Experts: LASIK
Posted by: Mann Eye in Ask The Experts, LASIK
By Dr. Luke Barker Is LASIK safe? When considering any surgery, it is advisable to do your research on the topic and prepare yourself for the evaluation. If you’re considering LASIK, ask friends and family who’ve had the procedure. Consult reputable online resources. Research surgeons and laser technology. Understand the pros and cons of having […]
Read MoreIt’s Patient Experience Week: Hear from a Few of Our Happy Patients
Posted by: Mann Eye in Cataracts, LASIK, Testimonials
At Mann Eye Institute, we are focused on providing an excellent patient experience every day of the year! We don’t wait for Patient Experience Week to roll out the red carpet around here! From the moment you walk through our doors for the first time to a follow-up appointment after you’ve been a patient for […]
Read More21 reasons to have LASIK in 2021 brought to you by Mann Eye Institute
If you’ve ever thought about having LASIK, you’re not alone. Freedom from the hassles of glasses and contacts is something many people think about daily! According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), LASIK is the world’s most popular elective procedure and more than 28 million LASIK procedures have been performed worldwide. Wow! That’s a […]
Read MoreDoes LASIK Last?
Posted by: Mann Eye in Advice, LASIK
There are some common misconceptions out there surrounding LASIK, and we’re often asked, “Is LASIK permanent?” and “How long do the results last?” For those that think LASIK “wears off” after time, several of our own eye surgeons are able to point to their own LASIK experiences and their amazing vision up to decades later […]
Read MoreFace Mask Fogging Up Your Glasses?
Posted by: Mann Eye in Advice, Eye Health, LASIK
Spring 2020’s top fashion piece? Why the COVID-19 face mask, of course! But if you’re a glasses wearer, you’ve probably experienced what we like to call the COVID mask fog bog. It’s when your glasses fog up because your breath is not free to float out into the world like it used to, and instead, […]
Read MoreAdventure-Loving Austinite is Loving Her Life After LASIK
Posted by: Mann Eye in LASIK, Testimonials
When Austin-based travel and lifestyle blogger and Instagram influencer Chelsea Bancroft decided she was tired of the hassles and restrictions of glasses and contacts, she knew it was time to do something about it. This globe-trotting, twenty-something had left one too many pairs of prescription glasses on an airplane and dropped one too many contact […]
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