Pateint Resources

Explore helpful, easy-to-understand resources designed to help you better understand your eye health, treatment options, and the latest approaches to ocular surface care.

What to Expect During Amniotic Membrane Treatment
Learn what happens before, during, and after amniotic membrane treatment, including what you may experience while the ocular surface heals.
Why Is My Doctor Recommending an Amniotic Membrane?
Understand why your doctor may recommend amniotic membrane therapy when the ocular surface is injured, inflamed, or not healing normally, and what findings help guide that decision.
When May an Amniotic Membrane Be Medically Necessary?
Explore the ocular-surface conditions and healing complications where amniotic membrane therapy may be considered as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.
Not All Amniotic Membranes Are Processed the Same Way
Learn how different preservation and processing methods can affect amniotic membrane products—and why selecting the right option depends on your individual clinical needs.
Understanding Amniotic Membrane Therapy
Discover how amniotic membrane therapy can provide a protective biological covering and supportive environment for damaged or slow-healing areas of the ocular surface.
Healing the Ocular Surface
Learn how the cornea, tear film, eyelids, and ocular surface work together—and how identifying the underlying cause of surface damage can support healthier, more comfortable eyes.

Patient FAQs

Answers to Common Eye Questions

Find clear explanations to the most frequently asked questions about eye exams, treatments, and clinic procedures.

You should schedule a comprehensive eye exam at least once a year, or more frequently if recommended by your optometrist.

Important Update: Dr. Bustamante's New Practice Location

Dear Valued Patient:

We would like to inform you that effective August 23, 2026, Dr. Edward Bustamante will no longer be with Medical Center Ophthalmology Associates.

Medical Center Ophthalmology Associates remains committed to providing exceptional eye care services to our patients. Patients who were under Dr. Bustamante’s care are welcome to transfer their care to Dr.Bustamante at his new private office at 1314 E. Sonterra Blvd #103 just 1.3 miles from the location at 109 Gallery Cir Ste 139, San Antonio, TX 78258.  Because of high demand to see Dr.Bustamante this new dry eye private practice is an appointment only type of practice and walk-ins will not be allowed.  Only 1 patient per appointment will be allowed into the clinic unless assistance is needed for elderly patients.

Your records will remain securely on file with Medical Center Ophthalmology Associates until you complete a formal records release authorizing transfer to Dr.Bustamante to ensure continuity of care and the protocols and procedures unique to Dr.Bustamante’s clincal style and specialized knowledge.