Month: May 2016

Cataract Surgery and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). A letter from a Patient with a Rare Disorder.

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At this time, research statistics of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) show the prevalence of EDS as 1 in 2,500 to 1 in 5,000 people. The collagen in someone with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is not structured the way it should be, and in some cases, only part of it is produced. With badly built or processed collagen, the…

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You can get Cataracts & Skin Cancer from Driving a car??!!!

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If someone told you that you could get cataracts or skin cancer just from driving your car, would you be shocked? We were. JAMA Ophthalmology has published a new study that analyzed car windows and the lack of protection from UV-A light on the driver’s side windows…if you drive a car, it is worth a…

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“No more glasses. If I could rate this place more than 5 stars, I would.”

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We are so grateful to hear from this patient who had her LASIK procedure with us only 3 weeks ago! It means a lot to hear from ANY patients but it’s extra special since this particular patient is involved in the medical field as well. Please read her review which she shared with the world…

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LASIK Patient Review online: “Most qualified in the United States!”

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We really love notes from our patients. What we love even more, are notes from our patients that they choose to share online! Please see this LASIK patient’s beautiful words about our staff, office, Dr. Slade and the overall patient LASIK surgery experience at our office! We are blushing… 4/18/2016 I was contacted by Slade…

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First Class Eyes? Read a LASIK and Laser Cataract Experience in a real patient’s own words!

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Nothing is more REAL than when a patient asks to share his or her experience with everyone. Mr. Kauffman had surgery with us and asked that we let others know about both his time and his son’s time with us. Read below to get a patient’s perspective in HIS WORDS! “I can’t believe I’m doing…

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