 It’s
Dr. Howerton’s goal to help
everyone who needs it to discover
the gift of vision correction. Whether
you’re considering LASIK, E-LASEK / PRK or cataract
surgery, one thing
is certain: you’ll receive the
highest standards of care from the
moment you first walk through our
door until well after your very last
visit with us. We’ll do everything
we can to help make you comfortable
with your treatment choices—we
even have professional hand-holders
on staff! We’ll not only explain
everything to you in a way that makes
sense, we’ll ensure that all
of your questions are answered and
your concerns addressed—at every
step in the process. Your complete
satisfaction is the measure of our
success. Please don’t hesitate
to contact us if you have any additional
questions. We’re here to help.
Dr. Howerton has
been practicing ophthalmology in Austin
since 1979. After receiving his Bachelors
of Science from the University
of Texas at Austin he earned his
Masters of Science in Physiology at
the University of Texas Medical
Branch at Galveston. Dr.
Howerton attended the University of Texas
Medical School. He completed a
fellowship followed by a three-year
residency in Ophthalmology at the
University of Texas Medical School
in Houston.
Dr. Howerton is
well known as a specialist in cataract and refractive
surgery. As part of
his expertise he has already obtained
certification to perform the new
Presbyopic
Surgery as soon as it is available
in the United States. The Howerton
Eye Center opened its own Ambulatory
Surgery Center in 1991 which now
houses
the Nidek EC-5000 excimer laser for
LASIK surgery in
Austin, Texas. Through a shared laser
center offsite we have access to
the
Visx, Bausch & Lomb and Ladar
Vision platforms. With access to
this
high-tech equipment, we can utilize
the laser best suited for the patient.
Dr. Howerton believes
that retaining a high level of excellence
in his practice begins with himself;
therefore, he is a member of the American
Society of Cataract and Refractive
Surgery, the American Academy
of Ophthalmology and the International
Society of Refractive Surgery.
Dr. Howerton sends his staff to ophthalmology
conferences and seminars so they remain
updated on all new technology, issues
and discoveries in ophthalmology.
Dr. Howerton received
his refractive surgery training from
the most prestigious surgeons and
pioneers in ophthalmology. His experience
with the microkeratome (used in LASIK)
dates back to the early 90’s.
Dr. Howerton also
performs the revolutionary LASEK/PRK procedure
for those patients who have corneas
too thin for standard LASIK.
Clearly,
his love of his profession is reflected
in
the dedication and priority he gives
to his patients. |
