What Are Serum Tears? Are Serum Tears Right for Me?

You use your eyes for just about everything, and discomfort and irritation can quickly interrupt your life. If you have dry eye symptoms that won’t seem to go away, it might be time to try serum tears. You don’t have to keep suffering from dry eyes in silence. You can try Vital Tears, Gelman Vision’s […]

At-Home and In-Office Treatment for Dry-Eyes

For many of us, our eyes will begin to feel drier and drier as we age and our tear production naturally decreases. For others, dry eye syndrome is caused by certain illnesses, while others may experience dry eyes from wearing contacts. If you’re suffering from dry, itchy eyes, there is hope for relief. Keep reading […]

What You Need to Know About PROKERA® Aftercare: Dealing With PROKERA® Side Effects

PROKERA® lens is a special eye treatment that helps stimulate healing and provides protection to the surface of the eye. If you have eye irritation, dry eye, corneal damage, or other ocular surface conditions, the PROKERA® lens may offer you relief and recovery. Before you decide whether or not PROKERA® is right for you, it’s […]

What To Expect From Your LASIK Consultation

LASIK vision correction surgery can have powerful effects, and it takes a potent procedure to achieve those results. Unfortunately, LASIK surgery isn’t right for everyone, and you will need to undergo a complete LASIK consultation prior to your surgery to decide whether or not you’re LASIK compatible. Keep reading to learn more about what you […]

Astigmatism: What It Is and What You Need To Know About LASIK Eye Surgery for Astigmatism Correction

Your eyes are complex mechanisms working constantly to provide you with a clear picture of the world. Any malfunctions or deformations in the eye can seriously impact your ability to navigate through the world. One very common condition that can affect vision is astigmatism. If you suffer from blurry vision, LASIK eye surgery for astigmatism […]

How Successful Is PROKERA® Treatment? Is PROKERA® Treatment Right for You?

If your ophthalmologist has mentioned PROKERA® amniotic membrane treatment as an option for you, you might have a lot of questions, but they probably all boil down to one key issue: is the treatment right for you? Keep reading to get the information you need to decide whether or not the PROKERA® lens is the right solution […]

What To Expect From PROKERA® Eye Treatment

The PROKERA® lens is a game changer if you are suffering from any ocular surface disease.  PROKERA® is a form of treatment that helps to stimulate healing properties on the surface of your eye while also working as a protective barrier.  Your McAllen eye doctor at Gelman Vision can prescribe PROKERA® to help with healing […]

Baby’s First Eye Exam: What You Need To Know About Taking Your Child to the Eye Doctor

Going to the eye doctor can be quite common for adults, but we might not often think very young children need to go unless there’s an obvious problem. However, taking your child to a pediatric eye doctor for a checkup can help your child have healthy vision for life, especially with reasonable financing options available […]

Is LASIK Worth the Investment? 6 Big Reasons You Should Consider Treatment

For some people, glasses and contacts are a huge headache. You often have to replace them, and they can be easy to lose. If you wear glasses and are frustrated with the hassle, you might be looking into other options to improve your vision. If you’ve been talking with your McAllen vision specialist, they may […]

What Is Prokera? Get Answers to All Your Biggest Questions

If you’ve suffered an eye injury, like corneal scarring, or are dealing with substantial dryness from being unable to close your eye, you understand just how painful eye conditions can be. Treatments for corneal injuries generally only treat the inflammation, which can mean you still must deal with pain or scarring. However, there are other […]

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