The 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 Our brains quickly adjust to those new items, which become simply another outdated item in our home or driveway.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 MoreNew LASIK statistics show patients are better WITHOUT glasses than with! We agree!
A new article published this month looked at the FDA’s official approval data for the 3 common modern LASIK platforms in the US. There were 718 total eyes that were examined, and many of them were the eyes of our very own Slade & Baker Vision patients! What was found? If you ask us, this…
Read MoreModern LASIK Reviews Published Prove Incredible Patient Satisfaction Rates, Safety and Performance!
The outcomes of what we know as “modern LASIK” have been studied, reviewed and now published. The data supports that LASIK is safe, efficacious and that the vast majority of patients are extremely satisfied with their outcomes. The global LASIK scientific literature reviews were first conducted in 2009 and included nearly 3,000 LASIK studies published…
Read MoreTop 10 LASIK Myths
Top 10 LASIK Myths and the Truths Behind Them It can be hard to know where to turn for information about laser vision correction. In the recent past, the media has been peppered with conflicting stories about this procedure. As a result, a lot of myths about the surgery have developed. Below, we will address…
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…
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 MoreEye Infections even hurt Super Star Golfers! Lydia Ko withdraws from tournament due to eye infection
Golf stars also suffer from contact lens issues, eye allergies and eye infections! A little background…Rolex No. 1 Lydia Ko is a professional golfer who became the No. 1 ranked woman professional golfer in 2015 at only 17 years old making her the youngest player of either gender to be ranked No. 1 in professional…
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