New Year Brings New Eye Surgeon for Mann Eye Surgical Team in Katy

    KATY, TX, January 05, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- "We are pleased to begin the New Year by welcoming Dr. Wright to the Mann Eye Institute," said Mike Mann, M.D., founder of the vision center. "Dr. Wright will allow us to expand our practice in Katy to better serve the growing population there."

A board-certified ophthalmologist, Dr. Wright specializes in the latest advanced procedures for vision correction. He is certified in several leading-edge technologies, including all-laser LASIK; Intacs corneal implant lenses as an alternative to LASIK and for the treatment of keratoconus; and the STAR Vision Implantable Collamer Lens for the treatment of nearsightedness.

In addition, Dr. Wright is experienced in premium lenses for cataract surgery and has received certification in the groundbreaking IStent, a new implantable medical device for treating glaucoma that is pending FDA approval.

"I am very enthusiastic about joining the Mann Eye Institute," says Dr. Wright. "I appreciate the opportunity to be part of organization that has such an excellent reputation for superior results and patient satisfaction."

A Texas native, Dr. Wright graduated cum laude and was a member of the Alpha Epsilon Delta pre-medical honor society at Texas A & M University in College Station. He then went on to receive his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, where earned the class rank of 15 and was elected a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Society. He completed his residency in ophthalmology at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, WA.

Before joining the Mann Eye Institute, Dr. Wright was in practice locally for several years. He is a member of the Houston Ophthalmological Society, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

For more than 30 years, The Mann Eye Institute has been at the forefront of advances in cataract and refractive surgery. In addition to Blade-Free LASIK and cataract surgery with premium lenses, the Mann Eye Institute offers treatment for corneal and retinal disease, including corneal transplants, surgery for glaucoma, advanced treatment for dry eye syndrome and a variety of cosmetic procedures, including Botox.

Patients can be seen at one of the following locations: Humble, Houston, Austin, Sugar Land, Katy, Liberty and Cleveland. The 30,000 square foot vision care center in Katy is the newest and largest Mann Eye Institute facility, offering patients a state-of-the-art cataract and surgery center, a laser suite, optical services and general eye care clinic under one roof.

Website: http://www.manneye.com

Contact:
Troy Cole
Miller Public Relations
(817) 281-3440
[email protected]

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