Classified as “the world’s only flying eye hospital” the Orbis aircraft was featured at the Dubai Airshow this November. The new Boeing MD-10 has been converted into a working hospital and flies to developing countries to provide training for doctors and nurses, as well as delivering sight-saving surgeries. Orbis International is a non-profit non-governmental organization… Read More »
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Forbes recently did an article cited here discussing why people should spend their money on experiences and not possessions. They found that the experiences of life brought more joy and memories than buying material “stuff”. Our brains quickly adjust to those new items, which become simply another outdated item in our home or driveway. The… Read More »
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In the study cited here, 1800 people were surveyed over a 3-year period. While some of them continued to wear contact lenses, the remainder of the people involved in the study had LASIK. Of those people who had LASIK, the majority of them had successfully worn contact lenses for at least 5 years prior to… Read More »
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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 More »
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Did you know that U2’s lead singer, Bono, has lived with glaucoma for over 20 years…read our latest blog for more info on glaucoma and the available treatments out there!
Read MoreNick just needed contact lenses. When his eyes were dilated, his eye doctor realized he needed much more than that to stay alive. Read our latest blog to find out why YOU should have your eyes checked yearly!
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BREAKING NEWS: Zeiss has listed Slade & Baker Vision Center at the top of the list to perform the SMILE procedure, a LASIK alternative, after receiving its long-awaited FDA approval. Congratulations to Dr. Slade, Dr. Walton and all the doctors and team members involved in this big first for our clinic. To learn more about this alternative or to see if you are a candidate or not, read our latest blog!
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We are so excited that Cataract Surgery has a whole new option! Patients can see at all ranges with a new lens. Read our latest blog about our exciting lens option for patients!
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Another first for Slade & Baker Vision Center! Good news for our patients: The Alcon Wavelight laser is now FDA approved for PRK and currently the only modern laser in the US approved for PRK. Read our full blog for more info!
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Let me paint a BEFORE picture: when you go on vacation you have to worry about packing contact lens solution and whether it is under the liquid limit for your carry on bag, packing extra contact lenses, packing a clean contact lens case, and packing a pair of glasses…Take care of your health by starting with your vision! Use your Flex Spending Account towards LASIK and give YOURSELF the gift of vision this Holiday season! Read our latest blog to see HOW you can do this.
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