General Practitioners

• Arthritis
  Medical conditions – persons with rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes and thyroid problems are more likely to have symptoms of dry eyes. Also, problems with inflammation of the eyelids (blepharitis), inflammation of the surfaces of the eye or the inward or outward turning of eyelids can cause dry eyes to develop.

Ophthalmologists

• Glaucoma
  Glaucoma is a complicated disease in which damage to the optic nerve leads to progressive, irreversible vision loss. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness.
• Ophthalmology
  Dr. Mark Phelan has been a Refractive and Cataract surgeon with Abilene Eye Institute for over twenty years. He grew up in Michigan and moved to Texas in 1994 where he began his career in Ophthalmology. Dr. Phelan is privileged to say he has helped thousands of patients with their refractive needs throughout his career thus far. In addition to performing refractive surgery at Abilene Eye Institute, Dr. Phelan serves on staff at Abilene Regional Medical Center, Comanche Community Medical Center, Stephens Memorial and Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital.
• Macular Degeneration
  Macular degeneration, also known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD or ARMD), is a serious eye disease that usually affects adults over 65 years of age. It is associated with vision loss in the center of the visual field (macula) due to damage to the retina. The macular region of the eye is responsible for central vision as well as detailed vision. Individuals who suffer from macular degeneration often experience fuzzy, distorted vision and have difficulty performing detailed tasks. Research suggests that nearly two million people in the United States suffer from AMD. There are two types of macular degeneration that can lead to severe damage of the retina and thus impaired vision.
• Laser Eye Surgery
  Chances are you know people who've had LASIK surgery. You've probably heard the stories about their "Wow!" moment - when they experienced a sudden, dramatic improvement in their vision right after the procedure. Our surgeons are specialists in this procedure. They have helped thousands of Abilene area patients achieve dramatic improvements in vision through laser vision correction.
• Cataracts
  A cataract is a clouding or opacity of the crystalline lens, or focusing element of the eye. This natural lens is situated just behind the pupil. With the help of the cornea, it focuses the light rays on the retina. Technically speaking, any opacity of the lens is a cataract, but generally we only use the term when the clouding is sufficient to significantly reduce vision. The name for “cataracts” came from the ancient Greeks. The white appearance of far advanced cataracts reminded them of the white waters or rapids and waterfalls which are also called cataracts. Today, however, only far advanced and neglected cataracts ever reach the stage of being white.
• Cataract Surgery
  Advancements in technology surround us almost everywhere we look. The Abilene Eye Institute is proud to offer our patients one of the latest advancements in cataract surgery: Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery or LACS.
• Eye Exam
  In order to determine the cause of blurred vision a complete eye examination is required, which includes examining the front part of the eye, including the lens, with a biomicroscope (often called a slit lamp) and the back part of the eye with an ophthalmoscope.

Gynecologists

• Pregnancy

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care
• Thyroid
• Diabetic Retinopathy
  Diabetes is a medical condition that can have devastating effects on a patient’s vision. According to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes is the leading cause of vision loss in adults aged 20 to 74. The reason behind vision loss in diabetes sufferers is uncontrolled blood sugar levels, which affect every major organ in the body, including the eyes. Although keeping blood sugar levels close to normal may slow the onset or the progression of eye disease, it may not completely prevent formation of diabetic retinopathy.

Surgeons

• General Surgery
  We have been serving Abilene and the Big Country since 1987. Our mission is to provide state-of-the-art, uncompromising and compassionate ophthalmic surgical services in the most comfortable setting while employing the highest standards and commitment to quality care. Our team of doctors are here to provide the best care possible. We provide a wide spectrum of services, ranging from comprehensive general eye examinations to highly specialized ophthalmologic care including cataract surgery, laser vision correction and other eye surgery treatments in our very own ambulatory surgical center.