Making a decision to have LASIK is not an easy decision for any patient to make. I mean, “it’s your eyes!” How many times do we hear that from patients?!

The fact is, they are right. (Read More)

Over 2 years ago Dr. Stephen Slade performed the first bladeless laser cataract surgery in the United States, using a femtosecond laser. Dr. Slade was recently on Great Day Houston describing this procedure and its added benefits. "We feel it adds a lot of precision, accuracy and reproducibility to a delicate operation." Click here for more information about bladeless cataract surgery or call (713) 626-5544 to schedule a consultation. (Read More)

Many people may suffer from cataracts for a long period of time without realizing that they are experiencing cataract symptoms. Most cataract patients will say that colors aren't as bright as they think they should be and may have a difficult time driving at night. The affects of Cataracts can come on slowly and gradually. About 50% of people over the age of 60 suffer from cataracts. Cataract surgery is one of the most common medical procedures performed in the today. Cataract surgery usually only lasts about 10-15mins and is typically an outpatient procedure. (Read More)

Glaucoma is considered a thief of sight. There are virtually no symptoms and once vision is lost, it's gone for good. As much as 40% of vision can be lost before someone notices what is happening. This condition is considered the leading cause of preventable blindness. (Read More)

As the holiday season gets closer, parents from all over are making their shopping lists and checking them twice, in efforts to make this year a memorable one for their youngsters. And while the kids may know which toys are the most popular, they do not think about which ones can potentially be dangerous. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, over 200,000 toy-related injuries were treated in U.S. hospitals in 2010; most of them under the age of 15. Our eye care professionals would like to remind parents about the dangerous affects toys can have on their children's eyes and also offer five tips on safe toy shopping this year. (Read More)

Testimonial received from a LASIK PATIENT on November 7, 2011:

THANK YOU! I am seeing 20/20. I now believe in MIRACLES and the great Dr. Slade, Dr. Baker and their wonderful team. You changed my life..." (Read More)

For many years, Stephen Slade MD has used computer based patient education with touch screens to help educate his patients about Cataracts, LASIK, and other eye conditions and diseases. Last month, Dr Slade and his partner, Dr. Richard Baker upgraded their patient education capabilities with Apple’s popular iPad2 and an iPad App called Sight Selector™ Premium produced by another Houston based company Patient Education Concepts, Inc. (PEC). (Read More)

For many patients about to undergo cataract surgery, it can be difficult to sift through the many surgery options they are presented with. Perhaps the most important decision for patients is to choose between traditional cataract surgery and bladeless cataract surgery. While both options are safe... (Read More)

Dr. Slade has been a major contributor to the field of ophthalmology and is considered to be a pioneer amongst his peers. In 1991, along with Stephen Brint MD, Dr. Slade performed the first LASIK in the United States. Later he performed the first Custom LASIK ablation based on topography in the United States and has remained on the cutting edge, having the first and longest experience with all laser LASIK, accommodating intraocular lenses for cataract surgery (crystalens) and implantable corneal contact lens. (Read More)