Ways LASIK Can Help You Have a Better Football Season
Posted by: Mann Eye in LASIK, Uncategorized
Who’s ready for some football?! Whether you are a Friday Night Lights high school football fan, a college football fanatic or a Monday night armchair quarterback, the best season of the year is finally here. But what if you aren’t experiencing the game at the level you could be? If your vision is less than […]
Read MoreLASIK 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 MoreWelcome Dr. Tremblay!
Posted by: Mann Eye in Uncategorized
Mann Eye Institute and Laser Centers is proud to welcome David Tremblay, M.D., to its team of dedicated ophthalmic specialists. Dr. Tremblay will see patients at both Mann Eye Institute Austin locations. “I love the charm and culture of Austin,” said Dr. Tremblay. “It’s a very friendly, outdoorsy place to live and we are so […]
Read MoreWelcome, Dr. Schmidt!
Posted by: Mann Eye in Uncategorized
Mann Eye Institute’s Houston location welcomes Caroline Schmidt, M.D., to the dedicated and skilled team of ophthalmic specialists. Dr. Schmidt specializes in glaucoma treatment and surgery, cataract evaluation and surgery, and comprehensive eye exams, including evaluation of diabetic eye disease and macular degeneration. “I am very excited to contribute my expertise in glaucoma to Mann […]
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 […]
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 […]
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