LASIK for the Young Working World
Posted by: Mann Eye in LASIK, Uncategorized
Choosing to have LASIK is about so much more than just improving your vision for convenience’s sake. It is a tangible way to make lasting improvements in your quality of life. There are many reasons why a young, working professional in Houston might choose laser vision correction surgery with Mann Eye Institute. Here are three […]
Read MoreWhat Does 20/20 Vision Mean? (And How Can I Get it?)
Posted by: Mann Eye in LASIK, Uncategorized
You’ve heard people say they have 20/20 vision, but what does that really mean? To answer that, we will need to take a closer look – pun intended – at some vision-related terminology. This will help us fully understand how eye doctors measure the quality of your vision and determine your score. You’ve heard people […]
Read MoreWhat is Myopia? Can LASIK Fix it?
Posted by: Mann Eye in LASIK, Uncategorized
The short answer is yes. Myopia is the medical term for nearsightedness. People with nearsightedness can see nearby objects clearly, but far away objects appear blurry. Myopia is caused when the cornea is not shaped properly. Common “mis-shapes” include the eye being too long, or the cornea being too curved. When light enters the eye […]
Read MoreThree Reasons NOT to Put off LASIK This Summer
Posted by: Mann Eye in LASIK, Uncategorized
Studies show that fewer people have laser eye surgery in the summer than in other seasons. The reasons why vary – people’s schedules fill up quickly with vacations, spending time outdoors with friends and families. But if you think about it, summer may actually be the best time to have laser eye surgery. Here are […]
Read MoreSix Superstars with “Super” Vision (aka had LASIK)
Posted by: Mann Eye in LASIK, Uncategorized
Regardless of talent, notoriety or income, no one is exempt from poor vision – not even celebrities. Fortunately, LASIK has helped many of the world’s most famous folks make the very most of their careers with better vision. Let’s take a look at six of the top stars who had LASIK. All-Star Athletes Photo by […]
Read More6 Common Vision Problems & How to Fix Them
Posted by: Mann Eye in Cataracts, Eye Health, LASIK, Uncategorized
Most of us tend to think of vision problems in terms of blurriness or blindness. In reality, many different types of vision problems exist, and each problem requires different treatments. Here are some of the most common vision problems and how to address them. Nearsightedness (Myopia) Nearsightedness occurs when light entering the cornea focuses in […]
Read MoreLASIK in the Modern World
Posted by: Mann Eye in LASIK, Uncategorized
While LASIK has been around for quite a while now, many people still hold misconceptions of the procedure that were instilled years ago. Today’s LASIK vision correction technologies are much safer and more effective than in the procedure’s “early days” of the 1990s. When introduced, it was more common for patients who had LASIK to […]
Read MoreDr. Barker Talks LASIK and an Active Lifestyle on “We Are Austin”
Posted by: Mann Eye in LASIK, Uncategorized
Dr. Luke Barker appeared on KEYE’s “We Are Austin” yesterday. He sat down with the show’s host, Jordan, to talk about Austin adventures and LASIK as a good way to enjoy an active lifestyle. In case you missed it, check it out below:
Read MoreAmy Winthrow’s LASIK Story
Posted by: Mann Eye in LASIK, Uncategorized
When you’re a junior high basketball, track and volleyball coach, your days start before sunrise. Every day. LLano resident Amy Withrow loves teaching and coaching, but she did not love having to put in her contacts at 5:00 in the morning every day and not be able to take them out until late in the […]
Read MoreLASIK in the Modern World
Posted by: Mann Eye in LASIK, Uncategorized
While LASIK has been around for quite a while now, many people still hold misconceptions of the procedure that were instilled years ago. Today’s LASIK vision correction technologies are much safer and more effective than in the procedure’s “early days” of the 1990s. When introduced, it was more common for patients who had LASIK to […]
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