Corneal Specialists in Corpus Christi
Corneal Eye Surgery & Transplants in Corpus Christi, Texas TX

Lisa Martén, M.D. is a Corneal Specialist who provides LASIK for Corpus Christi patients at the South Texas Eye Institute. Dr. Martén is a well regarded Cataract, Cornea & LASIK Surgeon serving Corpus Christi where she performs all types of Laser Eye Surgery including Custom Wavefront LASIK and Blade Free All Laser LASIK with Intralase™. Dr. Martén is a Corneal and Laser Vision Correction specialist having received specialized training and experience to perform not only routine Laser Eye Surgery procedures to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism such as LASIK, PRK and Custom Wavefront Blade Free All Laser LASIK in Texas, but also Intralase™ Enabled Keratoplasty (IEK) for Cornea Transplants and Decemets Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSEK) for removing diseased tissue from the Cornea. For patients who are not candidates for LASIK or other types of Laser Eye Surgery to correct their vision Dr. Martén also performs Intacs® Corneal Ring Segments and the Visian™ Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) similar to an implantable contact lens. Dr. Martén received her Medical Degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and completed a Residency in Ophthalmology at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. She then attended a Fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery prior to returning to provide LASIK Surgery for Corpus Christi patients where she obtained specialized training, experience and expertise in Laser Vision Correction such as LASIK. Being a Corneal Specialist and Corneal Surgeon affords patients seeking LASIK Surgery from Corpus Christi an added level of comfort in selecting Dr. Martén as their LASIK Surgeon.

Intacs® for Keratoconus

As a Corneal Specialist, Dr. Martén is specially trained and experienced in evaluating the health and integrity of the Cornea for patients considering Laser Eye Surgery, such as LASIK, for the Laser Vision Correction of nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism as well as those with diseases and conditions of the Cornea. Keratoconus is disorder of the cornea characterized by a progressive thinning of the tissue, and instability of the Cornea so that it begins to bulge outward and becomes cone like in shape. Keratoconus is the most common Corneal Dystrophy found in the United States. Keratoconus causes considerable changes in the refractive power of the eye producing nearsightedness and astigmatism. For many patients who have Keratoconus, at first it may be possible to correct their vision with contact lenses. For about 20% of patients with Keratoconus, contact lens intolerance develops making a Corneal Transplant necessary. As a Corneal Surgeon, for these patients, Dr. Martén may first recommend Intacs® Corneal Implants for Keratoconus as an intermediate treatment before a Corneal Transplant is required. Though most patients require glasses after the procedure, Intacs® prescription inserts are an option that may help to reshape the cornea and allow contact lenses to fit better. Intacs® prescription inserts are indicated for use in the stabilization of the cornea for patients with Keratoconus, which sometimes helps prevent the need for a cornea transplant.

If you are in need of an Intacs® Corneal Implants or a Corneal Transplant for Keratoconus, Dr. Martén will take all the time necessary to explain the risks, benefits and likelihood of success in your particular situation. In addition to providing LASIK Eye Surgery for Corpus Christi patients, Dr. Martén treats Corpus Christi cataract patients using advanced cataract surgery with near vision presbyopia correcting lens implants (IOL) such as the AcrySof® ReSTOR® Lens Implant to help them achieve freedom from bifocals and reading glasses after Cataract Surgery.

Corpus Christi LASIK patients will find that Dr. Martén provides a comfortable, convenient, and affordable LASIK experience as she personally delivers your care before, during and after your LASIK procedure. She is fluent in Spanish which her patients find reassuring. The staff at South Texas Eye Institute will be pleased to arrange a free screening as well as easy payment plans with no money down and 0% interest.

?South Texas Eye Institute is recognized throughout Texas as being a pioneer in LASIK having performed the first LASIK Surgery in San Antonio.