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Dr. Mark Vital, MD

Cornea & External Diseases* Age 53
Dr. Mark Vital, MD
4.7 (98 Ratings)

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Dr. Mark Vital, MD is a Cornea & External Diseases Ophthalmologist in Houston, TX.
Dr. Mark Vital, MD
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Dr. Mark Vital, MD

Cornea & External Diseases* Age 53
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Mark Vital, MD is a Cornea & External Diseases Ophthalmologist in Houston, TX.

About

Dr. Mark Vital, MD is a Cornea & External Diseases Ophthalmologist in Houston, TX and has 31 years experience. They graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 1993 and completed a residency at University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School.They currently practice at Houston Eye Associates and are affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital. Dr. Vital has experience treating conditions like Corneal Diseases and Herpetic Keratitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Vital received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 98 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Vital also speaks Spanish. Dr. Vital is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Corneal Diseases
Herpetic Keratitis
Pterygium Surgery
Corneal Diseases
Herpetic Keratitis
Pterygium Surgery
Corneal Ulcer
Pterygium
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Blepharitis
Blindness
Cataract
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Chalazion
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Senile Cataracts
Squamous Blepharitis
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (ALK)
Cataract Removal Surgery
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eyelid Surgery
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Absent Corneal Reflex
Acanthamoeba Keratitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anterior Scleritis
Autoimmune Diseases
Bacterial Conjunctivitis
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Blurred Vision
Cataract Surgery Complications
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Disorders
Conjunctivitis Ligneous
Conjunctivitis With Pseudomembrane
Cornea Guttata With Anterior Polar Cataract
Corneal Abrasion
Corneal Dystrophy
Corneal Dystrophy - Ichthyosis - Microcephaly - Mental Retardation
Corneal Dystrophy - Perceptive Deafness
Corneal Dystrophy - Pigmentary Anomaly - Malabsorption
Corneal Dystrophy Crystalline of Schnyder
Corneal Dystrophy of Bowman Layer, Type 1
Corneal Dystrophy of Bowman Layer, Type 2
Corneal Dystrophy, Avellino Type
Corneal Dystrophy, Epithelial Basement Membrane
Corneal Dystrophy, Fuchs' Endothelial, 1
Corneal Dystrophy, Fuchs' Endothelial, 2
Corneal Dystrophy, Juvenile Epithelial of Meesmann
Corneal Endothelial Dystrophy, Type 1
Corneal Endothelial Dystrophy, Type 2
Corneal Eystrophy, Gelatinous Drop-Like
Corneal Flash Burns
Corneal Scar
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Descemetocele
Diabetes
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Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Lens Osmosis
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Entropion
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis
Gonococcal Conjunctivitis
Headache
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Cataract
Keratitis, Hereditary
Keratomalacia
Lagophthalmos
Lazy Eye
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Lens Disorders
Macular Degeneration
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Nodular Episcleritis
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Ocular Herpes (Herpes of the Eye)
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Panophthalmitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Progressive High Myopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Scleral Ectasia
Severe Myopia
Shingles
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Strabismus
Temporal Arteritis
Thyroid Disease
Trichiasis
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Blepharitis
Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wrong Power Intraocular Lens
Anterior Segment Surgical Procedure
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Biopsy of Cornea
Conjunctivoplasty
Corneal Tattooing
Excision of Chalazion
Extracapsular Cataract Extraction
Eye Drops
Eye Examination
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Eyeglasses
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Iridectomy
Laser Cataract Surgery
No-Stitch Corneal Transplantation (DLEK)
Ocular Prosthetics
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Sutureless Cataract Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Choice
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  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Emblem Health
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • GEHA
  • Tricare
  • Interplan Health Group
  • Medicaid
  • Molina
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Dental
    PacifiCare PPO
    United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Houston Eye Associates
    2855 Gramercy St, Houston, TX 77025
    Monday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Saturday
    08:00 - 11:30
  2. 2 Houston Eye Associates
    1447 Highway 6 Ste 110, Sugar Land, TX 77478

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Vital
4.7
Based on 98 Reviews
5 Stars (85)
4 Stars (4)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (3)
1 Star (4)

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Oct 12, 2023
Great staff. Dr. Vital skilled, calm and caring.
Jeanne Doornbos — Oct 12, 2023
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cornea & External Diseases
Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • St Joseph Regional Health Center
    1998
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School
    2001
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Cornea, External and Infectious Ocular Disease
    2002
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Mark Vital, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Vital's profile.

Dr. Vital frequently treats the following conditions: Corneal Diseases and Herpetic Keratitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Mark Vital, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Mark Vital, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Houston Methodist Hospital

    6565 Fannin St, Houston, TX