GALVESTON, Texas - The department of ophthalmology and visual sciences at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston has reopened its Galveston offices to provide a full range of ophthalmology and optical services.

The UTMB University Optical Center, featuring a certified optometrist and a full selection of eyewear, is located at the UTMB University Eye Center, Galveston, 700 University Blvd. The optical center also is taking walk-ins, although an appointment is recommended for eye exams and contact lens fittings.

Dr. Bernard F. Godley, MD, PhD, FACS, chairman of the UTMB department of ophthalmology and visual sciences, said, "Our team of caring professionals appreciates everyone's patience as we worked to fully restore services. Fortunately, we did not sustain any damage to our building or equipment during Hurricane Ike."

The UTMB University Eye Center, Friendswood, which reopened shortly after Hurricane Ike, remains open at 400 W. Parkwood, Suite 120. The Friendswood and Galveston locations provide care by a team of specialists for a full range of eye conditions and services including:

• Age-related macular degeneration
• Diabetic-related eye diseases
• Diseases of the retina
• Cataracts
• Glaucoma
• Pediatric ophthalmology
• Adult strabismus
• Refractive surgery/LASIK
• Cosmetic procedures, including eyelid surgery and BOTOX

For more information, visit www.UTMBeyecenter.com.

Posted: October 24, 2008

UTMB University Eye Center serving patients in Friendswood

Physicians and staff at the University Eye Center, 400 W. Parkwood Ave. in Friendswood, are ready to help patients with a wide range of eye conditions and services. In the photo below, taken during a recent ribbon cutting hosted by the Friendswood Chamber of Commerce, are (left to right) Sammye Hesser, Dr. Garvin Davis, Dr. Praveena Gupta, Dr. John Davis, Dr. Eric van Kuijk, Gibran Khursid, Dr. Manuj Kapur, departmental chairman Dr. Bernard Godley, Dr. Brian Wong, and Dr. Oday Alsheikh.

The eye center has specialists in a range of eye conditions and services including:

• Age-related macular degeneration
• Diabetic-related eye diseases
• Diseases of the retina
• Cataracts
• Glaucoma
• Pediatric ophthalmology
• Adult strabismus
• Refractive surgery/LASIK
• Cosmetic procedures, including eyelid surgery and BOTOX

While the Galveston location did not sustain serious storm damage and will reopen soon, patients who have an appointment or surgery scheduled, or who need post-surgery follow-up, are encouraged to call the Friendswood center. The University Eye Center is also welcoming new patients. For more information, call (281) 996-7564, or visit www.UTMBeyecenter.com.

Posted: October 20, 2008

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