Five 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 MoreAsk the Experts: Healthy Vision Month
Posted by: Mann Eye in Ask The Experts, Eye Health
by Dr. David Tremblay Can your eyes indicate health problems? The saying goes, “The eyes are the windows to the soul”. Fortunately, as windows, the eyes often shed clues about what may be going on with the rest of the body. Additionally, they can uncover problems that may have otherwise gone unnoticed. Floppy eyelids or […]
Read MoreHealthy Eyes, Healthy Life!
Posted by: Mann Eye in Cataracts, Eye Health, LASIK
May is Healthy Vision Month Maybe you’ve heard the old adage “Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise”? Well, we’re not here to weigh in on your sleeping schedule. That’s your business! We’re an eye care practice, so we’ll stay in our lane. But here’s one thing we are […]
Read MoreAsk the Experts: Diabetic Eye Disease
Posted by: Mann Eye in Ask The Experts, Eye Health
by Dr. David Tremblay How does diabetes affect your vision? A common question we hear from patients is, “If my diabetes is well controlled, am I still at risk of vision loss?” The short answer is yes; even with fantastic blood sugar control, you are still at risk of developing retinopathy and other diabetes-related eye […]
Read MoreAsk the Experts: Spring Allergies
Posted by: Mann Eye in Ask The Experts, Eye Health
by Dr. Luke Barker Why are my allergies so bad in the spring?! Welcome to Austin, the allergy capital of Texas! Along with all our great outdoor adventures, trails, swimming holes and parks, comes a healthy dose of pollen, mold, dander and other allergens. Especially in the spring months, when everything is blooming. Allergies can […]
Read MoreFebruary is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month
Posted by: Mann Eye in Eye Health
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness among older Americans, but new treatments have dramatically changed the course of this disease over the last decade, making living with AMD more manageable than ever before. At Mann Eye Institute, during AMD Awareness Month in February, we are reminding people with AMD that they […]
Read MoreAsk the Experts: Macular Degeneration Awareness Month
Posted by: Mann Eye in Ask The Experts, Eye Health
By Dr. David Tremblay I’ve just been diagnosed with macular degeneration and I’ve read there is no cure. What do I need to know about living with this condition? Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease affecting the central part of the retina called the macula. There are two forms of AMD, wet and dry, […]
Read MoreAtropine Drops Show Promise in Treating Myopic Progression in Children
Posted by: Mann Eye in Eye Health, News and Events
Progressive Myopia is on the Rise Globally The subject of myopia is more important than ever as the number of people affected all around the world is on the rise. In an important study on the subject, the American Academy of Ophthalmology predicts a rapid increase in individuals living with myopia in the coming decades, […]
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