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A New LASIK option – the Toric ICL – is FDA Approved!

Last week marked an exciting moment in ophthalmology, the FDA approved a new version of the previously approved Implantable Collamer Lens or “ICL”. The new version that just got approved is a TORIC ICL which is used to treat patients that have an astigmatism along with myopia. The Visian toric implantable Collamer lens, which is… Read More »

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• Posted on: Sep 17 2018
• By: laura landera

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Are Eyelash Extensions Safe?

We love to focus our blog articles on questions we get every day at our office.  And this is definitely one of them. Since they are the windows to our souls, ladies know the importance of making sure their eyes look beautiful.  What better way to do that than with long, thick, beautiful eyelashes? If… Read More »

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• Posted on: Sep 12 2018
• By: laura landera

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Laser Cataract Surgery: Dr. Walton Lectures to Resident Surgeons

Our very own Dr. Bennett Walton spent August 18-19 in Fort Worth, Texas on faculty at a resident surgical education program. Dr. Walton spoke to resident ophthalmic surgeons from California to New York about how to do cataract surgery. Dr. Walton has taught cataract surgery to over 150 resident ophthalmic surgeons in the past few… Read More »

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• Posted on: Aug 30 2018
• By: laura landera

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First in US to Complete RxSight Light Adjustable Lens Surgery in Study on Post Refractive Eyes!

Yesterday, on August 28th, 2018, history was made here at Slade & Baker Vision in Houston, Texas!   We were the first practice in the United States to complete successful surgeries in a clinical trial of RxSight’s Light Adjustable Lens on post refractive surgery eyes.  Two surgeries were completed and we want to wish a… Read More »

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• Posted on: Aug 29 2018
• By: laura landera

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Real Contact Lens Stories from OUR office in Houston!

As Contact Lens Health Week comes to an end, we wanted to share some personal stories from one of our surgeons. Dr. Bennett Walton shared with us that he has had several patients come in for “a contact lens lost in the eye”. What I’ve found when these patients come in: – Some patients have… Read More »

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• Posted on: Aug 24 2018
• By: laura landera

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How Your Old Contact Lenses End up in our Waterways and our Food!

Continuing to honor Contact Lens Health week here at Slade & Baker Vision, we decided we needed to share this information with our patients! Did you know how many people in America stick contact lenses in their eyes daily? 45 Million. That’s a lot of contact lenses… Next question. Have you ever thought about what… Read More »

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• Posted on: Aug 22 2018
• By: laura landera

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Ever “lost” a contact lens? You may find it 28 years later.

It is Contact Lens Health Week according to the American Optometric Association and in this week’s honor, we are kicking Monday off with an incredible story about one very mysterious contact lens. Have you ever “lost a contact”? If you have, this story that made big news in AU may make you think twice… After… Read More »

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• Posted on: Aug 20 2018
• By: laura landera

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I fell asleep with my contacts in and both of them have moved to the back of my eyes. What do I do?!

I fell asleep with my contacts in and both of them have moved to the back of my eyes. How do I remove them?  What do I do? This is actually a question we got on our website from a patient just 2 weeks ago. Have you ever wondered any of the following questions? I… Read More »

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• Posted on: Aug 13 2018
• By: laura landera

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Dr. Baker & Dr. Walton lecture to Houston Optometrists at PECAA Meeting

Last night, Dr. Richard Baker and Dr. Bennett Walton of Slade & Baker Vision spoke at the Professional Eye Care Associates of America (PECAA) meeting. Approximately 40 optometric physicians from the greater Houston area were in attendance. Dr. Baker spoke about the Light Adjustable Lens. This is quite new to ophthalmology as it was only… Read More »

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• Posted on: Aug 9 2018
• By: laura landera

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If you were a surgeon, who would you trust your vision to?

An Interview with Dr. Paul Zarutskie, Premier Infertility Specialist and Patient of Slade & Baker Vision Dr. Paul Zarutskie is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and obstetrician/gynecologist, and a renowned contributor to the field of reproductive medicine. Throughout his 30-year career he has treated more than 15,000 patients and consistently been named one of the Best… Read More »

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• Posted on: Aug 7 2018
• By: laura landera

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