Options for Refractive Surgery

First Step: Free Consultation

There are many different options for refractive surgery at Slade and Baker Vision Center. The most important step is for you to be evaluated so that we can advise you on the best option to correct your vision. To learn more about a free evaluation to determine your best option, click here.

Presbyopia Correcting Intraocular Lenses and Cataract Surgery

These new technology lenses can help restor near vision after cataract surgery so that reading glasses are eliminated or are less needed. These new high technology lenses, such as the crystalens, Restor and Rezoom also may be the best option for some patients with refractive errors without cataracts.

CustomVision and Wavefront

Custom LASIK is the most advanced technology for LASIK surgery. Click here to learn more about Custom LASIK.

IntraLASIK

IntraLASIK, or IntraLASE, is a “bladeless” technique that creates the corneal flap using a laser instead of a blade. Click here to learn more about IntraLASE.

LASIK

LASIK, or laser assisted in situ keratomileusis, is the most popular form of refractive surgery. LASIK is widely used to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. Click here to learn more about LASIK.

PRK

PRK is a technique, similar to LASIK, where an excimer laser is used to change the shape of the cornea and correct vision. During PRK, no corneal flap is created. Click here to learn more about PRK.

ICL: The Implantable Contact Lens

ICLs represent a new development in refractive surgery, Implantable Contact Lenses. Click here to learn more about ICL.

Cataract Surgery

Many patients do not realize it, but cataract surgery is a type of refractive surgery. The cataract surgeon can replace your natural lens with a new lens that corrects your vision and eliminates your need for glasses. There are now new, high technology lenses that can help reduce or eliminate your need for reading glasses after cataract surgery. Click here to learn more about cataract surgery.

Other Services

BOTOX Cosmetic

BOTOX is offered as a service at the Slade and Baker Vision Center. BOTOX is used to reduce facial wrinkles. Click here to learn more about BOTOX treatments in Houston Texas.