The Truth About Blue Light
Posted by: Mann Eye in Glasses & Contacts
Digital Eye Strain is a condition we’re hearing more and more about these days, especially with more remote work and online schooling happening than in years past. You’ve probably heard about how electronic devices emit harmful blue light, which affects eye health, vision and even sleep cycles. There are lots of myths being put forth […]
Read MoreThe OD Advocate: August 2021 Edition
Posted by: Mann Eye in Co-Management
Welcome to the August edition of The OD Advocate, our information-packed monthly newsletter. We hope you’ll enjoy the content we’ve presented, and of course, we’d love to hear your feedback! Surgeon Insights:Q&A with Paul Mann, MD Dr. Paul Mann, one of our practice owners, weighs in on some of the most commonly asked questions: Q: […]
Read MoreAsk the Vision Experts: Summer Dry Eye
Posted by: Mann Eye in Ask The Experts
By Dr. David Tremblay Dry Eye is an extremely complex and often tricky condition to diagnose and treat. In many cases, there are multiple causes or contributing factors such as computer use, medications, hormonal fluctuation, autoimmune disease and even environmental factors. Seasonal changes can also affect the eyes. The warmer temperatures of summer mean air […]
Read MoreWhat’s So Great About Daily Contact Lenses?
Posted by: Mann Eye in Glasses & Contacts
Let’s Talk To Our Experts About Daily Disposable Contact Lenses Daily disposable contact lenses are single-use lenses that you wear all day then remove and discard at the end of each day. A fresh pair of lenses is used the next morning. A fresh pair every day! Daily contact lenses are gaining in popularity among […]
Read MoreThe Latest in Glasses Lenses
Posted by: Mann Eye in Glasses & Contacts
At Mann Eye Institute, we want every patient we serve to See Life Better. Since 1977, that’s been our goal, and we never waver from it. Staying true to this, we are committed to offering you the most advanced technology possible. And that includes glasses lenses. Lenses without Limits At Mann Eye, we invest only […]
Read MoreFive Reasons to Observe National Eye Exam Month
Posted by: Mann Eye in Eye Health
August means back to school and all that comes with it. Football (yay!), cooler temps (well, maybe not for the Texans) and, for many families, a more structured routine. And since August is also National Eye Exam Month, we get to shine a spotlight on our favorite topic: your eyes! Schedule Your Comprehensive Eye Exam […]
Read MoreAsk the Vision Experts: Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month
Posted by: Mann Eye in Ask The Experts, Eye Health
by Dr. Luke Barker Does my child still need to have a comprehensive eye exam if she passed her vision screening at her well-child check-up? With back-to-school right around the corner, August is the perfect time for National Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month. And here’s to hoping the 2021-2022 school year is just a […]
Read MoreAsk the Experts: UV Safety
Posted by: Mann Eye in Ask The Experts, Eye Health
by Dr. David Tremblay What’s the best UV protection for the eyes? You’ve been told since you were a child that UV light from the sun is harmful. But why? UV rays (both UVA and UVB) damage DNA within the cells in skin and other tissues. This DNA damage results in aging of the cells […]
Read MoreDebunking the Most Common LASIK Myths
At Mann Eye Institute, we love to talk about LASIK. Truthfully, it’s one of our favorite things to talk about! LASIK has been so life-changing for so many people that, frankly, we want the whole world to know about it! When we meet with people at their LASIK consultation, we hear many of the same […]
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 […]
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