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A LASIK Alternative. “The actual procedure lasted maybe 1 min or 2. The procedure changed my life.” – Visumax SMILE Patient

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“I had my LASIK/SMILE surgery about 2.5 weeks ago at Slade & Baker. I have extremely high myopia (about -9) and astigmatism (-3). I went to a few other doctors before I went to slade & baker, they all told me I wasn’t a good candidate for LASIK and my option was ICL which would…

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Sick of your reading glasses? Breaking news for Near Vision Correction and Presbyopia. New Corneal inlay is FDA approved.

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After years of what felt like ZERO options, adults with presbyopia now have an amazing NEW, FDA approved option to correct their Near Vision without ruining their distance vision. Last week, it was announced that the FDA has now approved a 10 minute procedure in the US that could rid you of having to wear…

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Do YOU look at your smartphone at night in bed? You may change your mind after reading this article.

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Do you find yourself checking your messages while you lay on your pillow at night in the dark?  Emails? Are you scrolling through Facebook? Read this article to see what happened with people’s vision when they did this. Temporary blindness can occur! If you are having any vision issues, please call our office Slade &…

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Cataract Surgery and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). A letter from a Patient with a Rare Disorder.

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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…

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You can get Cataracts & Skin Cancer from Driving a car??!!!

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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…

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“No more glasses. If I could rate this place more than 5 stars, I would.”

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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…

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LASIK Patient Review online: “Most qualified in the United States!”

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We really love notes from our patients. What we love even more, are notes from our patients that they choose to share online! Please see this LASIK patient’s beautiful words about our staff, office, Dr. Slade and the overall patient LASIK surgery experience at our office! We are blushing… 4/18/2016 I was contacted by Slade…

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First Class Eyes? Read a LASIK and Laser Cataract Experience in a real patient’s own words!

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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…

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New LASIK procedure delivers best results ever seen in an FDA LASIK Trial!

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We like to keep our patients and friends up to date on the latest and greatest in the world of refractive surgery and LASIK! Breaking News: Our Doctors at Slade & Baker Vision Center were involved in an FDA Trial that received the best ever results seen in an FDA LASIK Trial to date! We…

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Dr. Stephen Slade is named in the 2016 Top 100 List of Powerful People in Ophthalmology!

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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…

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