Everyday moments depend on healthy eyes, ears, nose, and throat, from seeing clearly and hearing well to breathing comfortably and speaking with ease. UTMB Health provides comprehensive care across these specialties, combining advanced technology with compassionate, academic-based medicine. Patients of all ages receive personalized treatment focused on long-term function, comfort, and quality of life at our extensive network of clinics.
We provide comprehensive eye care for patients of all ages, from routine vision exams to advanced treatment for complex conditions. Our doctors collaborate to provide personalized care at every stage of life. If you need management for a chronic disease, treatment for an injury, or just an updated prescription, we can help.
Whether you need a hearing test, treatment for an ear infection, or an evaluation for dizziness, our ENT and audiology teams offer comprehensive care for both hearing and ear health. Get the ear care you need from a caring specialist, so you can stay connected to the world around you.
The head and neck contain vital structures that can be affected by tumors, cancer, complex disorders, and other conditions. At UTMB Health, our specialists deliver advanced, coordinated care for conditions involving the face and jaw as well as the throat and neck to help you look and feel your best.
Many patients can schedule directly with UTMB Health eye care or ENT providers. However, some insurance plans may require a referral, so it's best to check with your insurance carrier before scheduling.
UTMB Health provides care for a wide range of eye conditions, including dry eye, eye allergies, cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, vision problems, eye injuries, and pediatric eye conditions.
Most adults should have a comprehensive eye exam every one to two years. Patients with diabetes, glaucoma, a family history of eye disease, or other risk factors may need more frequent exams.
Optometrists provide routine eye exams, prescribe glasses and contact lenses, and manage many common eye conditions. Ophthalmologists are medical doctors who diagnose and treat complex eye diseases and perform eye surgery.
ENT specialists diagnose and treat disorders affecting the ears, nose, throat, head, and neck. Common conditions include hearing loss, ear infections, sinus problems, allergies, nasal obstruction, voice disorders, tonsil issues, and sleep-related breathing disorders.
Yes. UTMB Health offers adult and pediatric audiology services, including hearing evaluations, diagnostic testing, and hearing-related care.
A hearing evaluation typically includes a discussion of your symptoms and medical history, followed by tests that measure your ability to hear sounds and understand speech. Your audiologist will review the results and discuss treatment options if needed.
You should schedule an evaluation if you notice difficulty hearing conversations, frequently ask others to repeat themselves, experience ringing in the ears (tinnitus), or have sudden changes in hearing.
