LASIK – Your Next Superpower

So – Finally tired of clunky prescription lenses? What about the inconvenience and expense of contact lenses? The doctors at Mattax Neu Prater Eye Center look at state-of-the-art technology as an investment in your future. LASIK advanced laser vision correction surgeons Dr. James Mattax, Dr. Thomas Prater, and Dr. Jacob Thomas continually monitor and evaluate […]

Won’t You Be Our Neighbor?

With the upcoming feature film about the great Mr. Rogers himself, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” – we here at Mattax Neu Prater Eye Center thought it only right to let you know that WE want to be your neighbor, too! That is why we have gone to great lengths to make sure we expand […]

Droopy Eye Lids

Do your eyelids droop and you find yourself tipping your head back to see better? Or you raise your eyebrows to left your eyelids? Drooping eye lids are often caused by problems with the muscles that lift the eyelid. This condition, called “ptosis,” can make a person look older, but can also cause vision problems. […]

Glaucoma Treatment

The Silent Thief Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the U.S for people over the age of 60, and it is the second leading cause of blindness overall. More than three million Americans have glaucoma, but only half are actually aware that it is slowly stealing away their vision, sometimes without any obvious […]

What To Look For When Choosing LASIK

Finding a center that can complete your upcoming surgery can be a hassle. You want your procedure to go smoothly and to be done in the most professional way possible, but what if you don’t know the difference between a good facility and a great facility? At Mattax Neu Prater, we pride ourselves in both […]

How To Know If You Need Cataract Surgery

Cataracts do NOT generally cause pain, discomfort, redness, discharge, or sudden alarming vision changes that would lead you to seek immediate help. The changes caused by cataracts generally develop so slowly that you don’t even notice them until they are serious enough to affect normal lifestyles. Below are some questions that you should ask yourself […]

Five Signs of Depression in a Person

Depression isn’t always obvious, and although it may only occur once in someone’s life, others may have numerous episodes of depression. Sometimes depression can be mistaken for other things and it is important to know what depression might look like in a person. Below are five signs of depression in a person: Loss of interest […]

Carpal Tunnel Surgery

Do You Need Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery? Every single day most of us use our hands without ever giving it a second thought. Whether it be typing at a desk, writing, driving, or even cleaning, we use our hands for a majority of the day. Sometimes it can be difficult to recognize carpal tunnel symptoms, […]