LASIK or vision correction procedures are typically enjoyed by patients in all professions, whether they sit in front of a computer all day or have active jobs. However, it is safe to say that we at Slade & Baker have seen an influx of patients who make quicker decisions to go through with LASIK or…
We get this question quite a bit, and recently, read that there are a ton of people googling whether LASIK wears off, and if so, how long until it starts to wear off. When we hear this question– we have learned that what patients are really asking is “Will I have to wear glasses again”? …
Have you ever been told that taking off your glasses and giving your eyes ‘a break’ will help your eyesight or vision get better? FALSE. Do Carrots help your eyesight? TRUE. In a recent New York Times article, the best and worst habits in eyesight were tackled by experts. We know we get a lot…
The year kicks off with Glaucoma Awareness Month and we believe it is quite the important topic to spread awareness about. A few quick stats: What is it? Glaucoma is an eye disease which without warning causes loss of vision. It is a leading cause of irreversible vision loss and blindness in the United States…
What is iDose, and How is it Changing the Future of Glaucoma Care? Earlier this year, we proudly announced that Slade & Baker Vision was one of the first practices in Texas to offer the iDose (Glaukos). We are also excited to share that Dr. Nikitha Reddy, our highly trained refractive and glaucoma surgeon, was the fourth surgeon…
For those of us who have had to watch a loved one suffer through dementia, we would likely all agree about how heartbreaking and gut-wrenching a disease it is. A new article on bbc.com shares that vision loss can actually be linked to this dreadful disease. The article points to the new Lancet Commission’s report…
As Cataract Awareness Month comes to an end, we just wanted to remind our patients, followers and friends of some quick notes on Cataracts If you have noticed things looking faded in your vision or you just have noticed your vision gradually deteriorating, call our office today to schedule an eye exam at 713-626-5544 or…
At Slade & Baker Vision, we are dedicated to pioneering advancements in eye care that make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. Recently, we had the privilege of being part of an extraordinary journey with one of our patients, whose experience with glaucoma led to a remarkable breakthrough in treatment: the iDose…
One of the biggest reasons people choose to have refractive surgery or ‘laser vision correction’ surgery is due to a decrease in night vision, especially driving at night. When you feel you are unable to drive at night, you feel like you are losing your independence. We see this quite a bit with cataract patients…
Being the first practice in the nation to have performed LASIK years ago, we are often sought out as a ‘leader’ and ‘expert opinion’ in all sorts of LASIK cases and LASIK content out there. We have shared LASIK myths before, and there are many of them. But today we want to dive into what…