What are cataracts and what do they look like?
As a leading cataract surgeon in Houston, I have the opportunity to see many patients with many different types of cataracts. At the time that I diagnose cataracts in the clinic, often patients will ask, “What is a cataract and what does it look like? Is it a film over my eyes?”. Well, not really…. Read More
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! As you can see, my crew and I had lots of fun this holiday season and we are recharged and ready to help you with your eye care needs in 2017!…..we won’t be in these outfits . Give us a call to schedule your appointment today through our scheduling department at 713-558-8709… Read More
Thanks Dr. Lanier! Your patients are VIPs with us!
Dr. Lanier recently retired from over 30 years of serving patients in the Houston area. I can remember seeing his patients who had corneal transplants that he performed in 1971…the year I was born! He always put his patients first. He proved himself as an expert in the treatment of corneal and external infectious disease… Read More
Why do my eyes and eyelids seem dry, red, and irritated?
Ocular Surface Disease Infection! Oil! Inflammation! Dryness! These are easily the most common eye problems that make eyes dry, red, and irritated. Significance and effects Numerous patients come to see me for dry, irritated, burning, crusting, sticky, red, swollen eyes and eyelids (what we call ocular surface disease). Why? Understanding ocular surface disease is half… Read More
Cataract surgery options
Cataract surgery is normally performed with ultrasound (phacoemulsification) and more recently has been aided by the use of a femtosecond laser in some cases. When you decide you are ready for cataract surgery, you will have options to consider. Just as in trying to answer the question “What is the best car?”, the answer to… Read More
Corneal ulcers in Houston: Patients need patience
Corneal ulcers in Houston can be big just like everything else Texas! One of the lessons I learned early on in the treatment of corneal ulcers was the lesson of patience. Most corneal ulcers can take weeks to months to heal. Corneal transplant surgeries require many months before the full benefits can be appreciated. Depending… Read More
Surgery for a longstanding limbal dermoid
Corneal surgery can be very impactful to vision and appearance! This is a very nice note that I recently received from a grateful patient: Before Surgery After Surgery I’m happy I could help! Sometimes corneal surgery can be performed to help a patient with their outward appearance. It can make a difference in confidence and… Read More
What is a corneal specialist?
What is a corneal specialist? You want to find one of the best corneal specialists in Houston for you. Corneal specialists are physicians who have completed at least four years of college, four years of medical school, one year on intership, three years of ophthalmology residency, and one year of specialty corneal training called fellowship…. Read More
Is eye surgery painful?
The first question most patients have when faced with the idea of eye surgery is, “Will it hurt?!” The simple answer is that in most cases there is very little if any pain asociated with eye surgery. Remember, we want you to be comfortable! There are three main types of anesthesia for eye surgery: 1)… Read More
What are the types of corneal transplants?
There are three basic types of corneal transplants: 1) Replacement of the front part of the cornea: anterior lamellar keratoplasty (ALK), below: 2) Replacement of the back part of the cornea: endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK, DMEK), below: 3) Replacement of the full thickness of the cornea: penetrating keratoplasty (PKP), below: Which type of these transplants is… Read More