June Cataract Awareness: Quick Notes
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…
Read MoreCataract Awareness Month – All you need to know about Cataracts from the Laser Cataract Experts!
Cataract Awareness Month is almost over and as the FIRST center in the entire US to perform laser cataract surgery, we believe WE should share some great insight on cataracts! We find that we get a lot of questions from our patients about cataracts, what cataracts are, and their treatment options. The great news is…
Read MoreI wake up in the middle of the night and I can see: A Cataract Success Story
When Mr. A first shared his story with me, the first thing I noticed was where he lives. Driving from Jackson, Mississippi to Houston, Texas, takes 7 hours each way and Mr. A did this several times. This said it all. But his story makes his determination to fix his eyes pretty clear. Facts: Mr….
Read MoreNew Lenses for Cataract Patients make Post Surgery vision something to talk about!
We really work hard at Slade & Baker Vision to provide the best technology for our laser cataract surgery patients and we are so excited to be able to give our patients new options for IOLs (intraocular lenses) to help them see beautifully after surgery! We are so happy to share news about the Tecnis…
Read MoreCataract Surgery and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). A letter from a Patient with a Rare Disorder.
At this time, research statistics of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) show the prevalence of EDS as 1 in 2,500 to 1 in 5,000 people. The collagen in someone with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is not structured the way it should be, and in some cases, only part of it is produced. With badly built or processed collagen, the…
Read MoreYou can get Cataracts & Skin Cancer from Driving a car??!!!
If someone told you that you could get cataracts or skin cancer just from driving your car, would you be shocked? We were. JAMA Ophthalmology has published a new study that analyzed car windows and the lack of protection from UV-A light on the driver’s side windows…if you drive a car, it is worth a…
Read More“No more glasses. If I could rate this place more than 5 stars, I would.”
We are so grateful to hear from this patient who had her LASIK procedure with us only 3 weeks ago! It means a lot to hear from ANY patients but it’s extra special since this particular patient is involved in the medical field as well. Please read her review which she shared with the world…
Read MoreFirst Class Eyes? Read a LASIK and Laser Cataract Experience in a real patient’s own words!
Nothing is more REAL than when a patient asks to share his or her experience with everyone. Mr. Kauffman had surgery with us and asked that we let others know about both his time and his son’s time with us. Read below to get a patient’s perspective in HIS WORDS! “I can’t believe I’m doing…
Read MoreDr. Stephen Slade is named in the 2016 Top 100 List of Powerful People in Ophthalmology!
Congratulations does not suffice! We could not be MORE PROUD at this moment. Our superstar Dr. Stephen Slade was named one of the TOP 100 Most Powerful People in Ophthalmology in 2016! This list names some incredibly influential surgeons and researchers. We have always known Dr. Slade was a HUGE deal…we are just so happy…
Read More“You can get a hearing aid, but you can’t replace your sight.” Monovision Patient’s Laser Cataract Surgery Experience
“You can get a hearing aid, but you can’t replace your sight.” We couldn’t have said it better ourselves! David Mills has been wearing contacts and glasses all his life. Five years ago, he had LASIK and was corrected to have monovision. He had his right eye corrected to see distance, and his left eye…
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