About: Slade & Baker Vision

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What a Hot Summer Means for Your Eye Allergies

Have you noticed itchier eyes?  Redder eyes?  Could they be due to a longer allergy season? It’s been a warm 2019, and the results are an earlier flowering season than normal for spring allergies, and a high pollen count due to the hot summer.  A hot, hot summer will mean a longer allergy season. If… Read More »

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Dr. Slade Presented AECOS Visionary Award

Today is an exciting day at Slade & Baker Vision!  I’m happy to announce a guest blogger today, our own Dr. Bennett Walton.  He specifically asked if he could write this post himself, and how could I say no?! ————- At the recent meeting of the American-European Congress of Ophthalmic Surgery, which was held in… Read More »

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Is Poor Sleep Linked to Glaucoma?

The Link Between Poor Sleep and Glaucoma The American Academy of Ophthalmology reported that a study conducted in the US released that over 6,700 people over 40 years old revealed a possible connection between having glaucoma and having sleep problems. The optic nerve is responsible for sending signals from your eye to your brain, and… Read More »

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Older Americans Die More From Falling Than Ever Before: How We Can Help

On June 4th, 2019, the New York Times published a very interesting and devastatingly sad article about how deadly it is to fall in the United States. The article, entitled “Deadly Falls in Older Americans Are Rising. Hereʼs How to Prevent Them” shared some pretty astounding statistics: “In 2016, the rate of death from falls… Read More »

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Pink Eye: What You Should Know vs. What You Think You Know!

Pink Eye, probably something that all of us have had the pleasure of encountering at some point.  When it comes to eye health, you probably don’t know exactly how LASIK works but most of us feel like we know when we have pink eye.  You know the feeling; you start to feel that itch in… Read More »

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Refractive Lens Exchange: Why Wait For Cataracts To Ruin Your Vision?

“This is the best I have ever seen in my life and I’m very excited about the things I will be able to accomplish now.” Our patient which is featured in this video, was -10.00 before her surgery. If you are reading this and have looked at LASIK options before, you will know this number… Read More »

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Did You Know You Have a Blind Spot? Find Out Where!

Many of us have never noticed or tested out our blind spot. We encourage you to find your natural blind spot.  It’s a very compelling way to see why blind spots in our vision are NOT things people notice.  So it’s dangerous. In this short video blog or “vlog”, our very own surgeon Bennett Walton,… Read More »

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Why Aren’t My Arms Long Enough? The Frustration Of Presbyopia

About a year ago, a great article was published on wired.com about the deep frustrations that come after the age of 40 when people end up feeling forced to have to buy reading glasses. Seems like just another sign of “aging” or life passing right? Well it isn’t for many who get there. The medical… Read More »

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Patient Letter to Dr. Walton After Surgery

Nothing makes us happier than happy patients, except when they send us a handwritten, heartfelt, personal letter. This patient just had cataract surgery with Dr. Walton and chose the Advanced Custom Vision Package.  We are including a photo of her beautifully written note to Dr. Walton and the text below that. November 7th Dear Dr.… Read More »

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Slade & Baker Vision Supports The Eye Stroll for Vision

This past Saturday, our team at Slade & Baker Vision spent their day at the Eye Stroll for Vision! What is the Eye Stroll for Vision? This family-friendly, fun-filled event allows families, friends and coworkers to enjoy a leisurely stroll around the zoo on Saturday morning. This is not a timed event, allowing everyone to enjoy… Read More »

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