Dr. Calvin E. Mein, MD
Ophthalmologist
9480 Huebner Rd Suite 310 San Antonio TX, 78240About
Dr. Calvin Mein is an ophthalmologist practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Mein specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Mein can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Mein can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1975
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1975
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Dr. Calvin E. Mein, MD's Expert Contributions
Cryotherapy or laser treatment for retinal tears?
Either will work. Most of us use Laser if possible. Both create a small scar around the tear to prevent a retinal detachment READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Preoperative antibiotic and povidone-iodine preparation of the eye.
- Shaken baby syndrome.
- Ocular anesthesia for cataract surgery: a direct sub-Tenon's approach.
- PNEUMATIC VITREOLYSIS FOR RELIEF OF VITREOMACULAR TRACTION.
- Pneumatic Vitreolysis for Management of Symptomatic Focal Vitreomacular Traction.
- Posterior surface condensation on silicone IOLs.
Clinical Trials
Awards
- 2005-2011 Texas Super Doctors
Treatments
- Vitreoretinal Surgery
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
Professional Memberships
- Member American Society of Retina Specialists
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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