Mark C. Vital M.D.
Appointments:
713-558-8709Questions:
713-668-6828 (2395)
I’ve been fascinated by eyes ever since my sixth grade science teacher assigned our class a project on the organs of the human body. I still have that report and it has led me on a fantastic journey. My team and I pledge to provide excellent care, communication, and service to help you see, look, and feel better.
I enjoy performing comprehensive eye exams as well as treating complex ocular issues such as infections, trauma, corneal dystrophies, corneal scars, pterygea, cataracts and other anterior segment problems. My office works hard to accommodate major and minor ocular emergencies quickly. My patients come from all over the Houston Metroplex and in some cases beyond the borders of Texas.
My philosophy for the practice of ophthalmology is to deliver quality medical and surgical interventions, when medically necessary, on an individualized basis, that help to preserve and improve your ocular and general health.
Mark Vital, M.D. is a passionate and experienced ophthalmologist at Houston Eye Associates. He treats many conditions that cause red eyes, eye pain, or blurred vision. Having begun performing microsurgeries in 1993, he has performed hundreds of cataract surgeries and over 100 corneal transplants annually. Dr. Vital additionally specializes in recovery from complex cataract surgeries, anterior segment and ocular surface eye surgeries, as well as the treatment of eye injuries and eye infections. With years of experience and practice, Dr. Vital has always felt that ongoing education on eye health and disease is critical. Explore Dr. Vital’s answers to ‘Vital’ eye care questions below to stay informed on your visual health and current events at our downtown Houston eye care centers.
Dr. Vital, what are your qualifications?
Posted on Thursday July 05, 2018
Patients may be shy about it but often want to ask, “Dr. Vital, tell me about your qualifications and experience.” I completed 13 years of education beyond high school which included 4 years of college at Rice University in Houston, 4 years of medical school at University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, 1 year of... Read More
What is the wait time for an eye exam?
Posted on Monday June 18, 2018
When I go to the doctor, I also want to know, “What is the wait time?” I feel it is important that same day appointments are available for eye emergencies. We know that you did not plan to have an eye problem. We also understand how frightening and urgent a sudden eye problem can be.... Read More
What is the preferred type of corneal transplant for keratoconus and corneal scars?
Posted on Sunday May 20, 2018
The preferred type of corneal transplant for keratoconus and corneal scars is an anterior lamellar keratoplasty or ALK which is a partial thickness corneal transplant . In this type of transplant only the part of the cornea with the problem (in this case, the front of the cornea) is replaced. In the pictures below, two... Read More
