Month: December 2016

Part 1 of 5: LASIK vs. Contact Lenses. New Study finds LASIK patients to be more satisfied than patients in Contact lenses or glasses

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A recent study published in the journal Ophthalmology may change perceptions about the benefits of LASIK. Although there are hundreds of thousands of LASIK procedures performed per year in the US, it is still considered underutilized. The reasons why LASIK is not used range from just the cost of it to the equipment purchase issues to the…

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“He Said I Had The Vision Of A 30 Year Old Fighter Pilot. Last Time I Could See This Good Was When I Was 10!” Cataract Surgery Patient Shares Their Amazing Experience With Dr. Baker And The Team

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Another amazing personal experience shared with our office! Just finished (12/6/16) receiving my second intraocular lens for replacement of my right eye cataract. I am so excited about the new vision I have – its priceless. Its bright with perfect vision both distant and close (premium Trulign Toric Lens). Never had this vision with glasses,…

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Another First for Slade & Baker Vision Center – Only FDA Approved laser for PRK in our clinic!

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Another first for Slade & Baker Vision Center! Good news for our patients: The Alcon Wavelight laser is now FDA approved for PRK. We were lead investigators in this trial for FDA approval and have been using the Wavelight laser for many years. Our doctors and staff were recognized for our commitment and perseverance as…

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