“I didn’t want to be that old man with the string around my neck” – Hate your reading glasses?
Just 4 short weeks ago, Chris was relying on his cellphone at work. He told us he would take screenshots of pages at work and zoom in on them with his phone—just to be able to read them. After the Raindrop procedure at Slade & Baker, Chris no longer has that problem. Before his surgery,…
Read MoreDr. Bennett Walton is One to Watch!
Dr. Bennett Walton has been named “One to Watch” in ophthalmology by Millenial Eye – Click here to read his actual interview! Dr. Walton was also featured as a lecturer at the most recent Millennial Eye event in Nashville, Tennessee this past weekend! Dr. Walton lectured this past Saturday, September 9th, 2017, about how to…
Read MoreTotal Solar Eclipse in 1 Week! Are YOU prepared?
Next week on Monday, August 21, 2017, we will experience a Total Solar Eclipse. Read our press release below to become better prepared before that day arrives and check out our infographic for what to wear at the bottom! Dr. Walton’s helpful YouTube video is also included below and if you click here. News ReleaseBennett…
Read MoreDr. Bennett Walton invited to lecture on Treating Nearsightedness at the Advanced Refractive Congress in Florida!
Congratulations to our very own Dr. Bennett Walton on an incredible lecture this weekend at the Advanced Refractive Congress in Fort Lauderdale, FL! From left to right: Dr. Bennett Walton, your blogger, Dr. William Trattler (meeting host) Dr. Walton was invited to speak on how to treat high levels of nearsightedness. Something we do all…
Read MoreWhy is Rubbing Your Eyes so BAD for You? 5 Reasons that will get You to Stop ASAP!
Did you know that people with allergies are more likely to end up needing a corneal transplant? You won’t believe why. Because of EYE RUBBING! WHY do we do it? Since many of us do it all the time, rubbing your eyes may seem like a pretty innocent thing to do. Babies do it naturally…
Read MoreThe Science of Happiness
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 Our brains quickly adjust to those new items, which become simply another outdated item in our home or driveway.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 MoreStudy Shows Contact Lens Wearers Happier After LASIK!
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 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 MoreCelebrity Highlight: U2 Lead Singer Bono Has Lived With Glaucoma For 20 Years
In celebration of our technician Sonia’s birthday, we wanted to share this post about U2’s Bono and his life with glaucoma. Sonia went to see U2 in Vancouver on her birthday, and just saw them again last week here in Houston. She’s a huge fan! What many people don’t know is that U2’s lead singer,…
Read MoreSaying YES to dilating your eyes can save your life? 15 year old athlete is rushed to the hospital from eye exam
Let’s be honest. No one loves getting their eyes dilated at the eye doctor’s office. Many patients ask us, “can I do that next time please?” But they continue to put it off. This blog is not meant to scare you by any means. This blog is meant to show you why you should say…
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