Mayra A. Tovias, OD
Optometrist
13135 Highway 6 Santa Fe TX, 77510About
Dr. Mayra Tovias is an optometrist practicing in Santa Fe, TX. Dr. Tovias specializes in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Tovias performs eye exams, tests vision, corrects vision by prescribing eye glasses or contacts, detects certain eye disorders and manages and treats vision problems. Optometrists often work closely with ophthalmologists who may need to further treat patients with surgical procedures.
Education and Training
University of Houston College of Optometry OD 2015
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Are You At Risk of Glaucoma? Learn the Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options to Safeguard Your Vision
Glaucoma is a silent thief of sight that can creep up without warning. It's a condition that could very well affect you, causing irreversible damage to your vision before you even realize there's a problem. Understanding what glaucoma is, the risks, symptoms, and how to treat it can make a...
Can you put antibiotic eye drops in with contacts?
It just depends on the medical condition you're treating. Normally you cannot do this as the preservatives, chemicals in the medication can interfere with the lens material and make your vision blurry. In some conditions, it is necessary to wear the contacts and you have to do the antibiotic drops over the contact. It's best to ask the medical professional who prescribed the medication. READ MORE
Can type 2 diabetics get Lasik eye surgery?
Type 2 diabetics can have LASIK as long as the condition is under good control. READ MORE
How long does it take for the redness to go away after LASIK?
Redness can come from subconjunctival hemorrhages that happen very frequently after surgery due to the suction device used to keep the eye in place where the laser is used or it can come from dryness that is also very common after surgery. Depending on what the reason is for the redness if it is a subconjunctival hemorrhage it may take up to 2-3 weeks for it to completely go away. If its from dryness, it can last that way for months and needs to be treated. The important thing is to follow up with your surgeon and after care team post LASIK so they can determine what is the cause of your redness and if you need additional care they would be the best to let you know what you need to do. READ MORE
What surgery is required for astigmatism?
There are several surgical options to treat astigmatism like LASIK, intraocuular lens implant, PRK, and EVO ICL. To determine the best procedure you are a candidate for it's best to consult with your eye doctor and they should be able to go over options and refer you to a qualifed eye surgeon who can give you the results you are seeking. READ MORE
Professional Memberships
- American Optometric Association
- Texas Optometric Association
- Harris County Optometric Association
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