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Why Blurry Vision?

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What is the number one reason that patients decide to have LASIK?  Why do patients come in and see their eye doctors the most? Usually is it the most common vision symptom – what many term ‘blurry vision’. What is Blurry vision and what causes it? Blurry vision is defined as a decrease in sharpness…

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Top 4 Glaucoma Myths Debunked for Glaucoma Awareness Month

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Although it may have felt like a long month for many of us, January has come to an end. Since it is Glaucoma Awareness Month, we wanted to draw attention to this VERY important topic. There are several myths out there about glaucoma, so we wanted to address the top 4 common misconceptions in this blog…

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Refractive Lens Exchange: A Great Way to Get Rid of Glasses

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Working in ophthalmology for over 15 years, I have always thought Refractive Lens Exchange or “RLE” is the most exciting ‘inside secret’.  It is not something many patients or consumers know about because we usually either think LASIK or Cataract surgery when we think about “eye surgery. Yet for many patients, RLE can clear up…

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Reading In the Dark and Other Eye Myths Debunked

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There are many articles written daily about eye health, and we have even spread some knowledge to the masses about what happens when someone sleeps in their contacts on our own blog! But one recent article featured in The New York Times provided a great summary on some common True or False beliefs that we all grew up…

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Light Adjustable Lens: Cataract Surgery with Two Eyes at Once

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Last week at the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Dr. Stephen Slade presented a lecture on the new RXSight Light Adjustable Lens (LAL). Dr. Slade has been involved with the LAL from the initial clinical trial phases and the first surgery in the US, so being able to share about his unique perspective on their unique…

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Dr. Nikitha Reddy MD Joins Slade & Baker Vision

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We are so excited to announce that our newest superstar surgeon, Dr. Nikitha Reddy MD, joined Slade & Baker Vision officially on October 10th.  You can find out all about her by clicking on her bio, but we wanted to do a little bit of a deeper dive into WHO she is and WHERE she…

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Why You Should NOT Sleep in Your Contact Lenses

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Last weekend was homecoming weekend for all of my friends from grad school, and of course, with any homecoming celebration comes a football game, and preceding the football game, of course, a tailgate. As we were all getting ready to head out for the day, one of my dearest friends came running up to me…

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The Bigger the Phone or Tablet, the Less Eye Discomfort!

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In a study published recently, it was concluded that size matters when it comes to your eyes and your smartphones or tablets.  A larger phone or tablet font was connected with reduced eye discomfort! It goes without saying that the use of smart devices is at an all-time high. Many of us can be labeled…

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Sex After Eye Surgery

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****Please note that this blog post contains themes more mature than our typical blog post.  Our goal in this post is to communicate clearly and specifically without being inappropriate.**** One of the frequently asked questions after LASIK or cataract surgery is:  “Can I have sex after surgery?” It’s a question that many ask, but even more…

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I’ve Worn Glasses Since 2nd Grade: An EVO ICL Patient Story

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When patients get tired of wearing glasses and contacts after years and years of it being their ‘norm’ they come to us for solutions. Our vision is sacred, and we know stories like this help our patients learn about what is out there and what can potentially help them so we like to share them…

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