If I have Dry Eyes, then WHY are they watery?
Why are my eyes watery? What causes watery eyes? Why are my eyes tearing? My eyes are really wet, how can they be dry? If I have Dry Eyes, then WHY are they watery or tearing? We get these questions a lot. If you are experiencing excessive tearing or feel like you have sand in…
Read MoreWhy Treat Dry Eye and How?
Dr. Stephen Slade recently did an interview for the Refractive Surgery Council about Dry Eye Responses for the Healthy. Below you will find the interview and learn so much about dry eye options! There has been a huge increase in our knowledge around dry eye and our ability to treat it. We know so much…
Read MoreHard Sleeper? Pillow Diving Causing Your Vision to be Blurry?
When you sleep, do you sleep really HARD on your pillows? Are you a “pillow diver”? Do you wake up with pillow sheet marks or creases on your face? Our eyelids are very gentle, and we have learned that apparently ‘pillow divers’ tend to do the following: A major note to keep in mind is…
Read MoreDry Eye Clinic at Slade & Baker Vision
Believe it or not, one of the most common visits and diagnoses we see here at Slade & Baker Vision is Dry Eyes. At Slade & Baker Vision, we have our very own Dry Eye Clinic, where we offer just about every treatment option for Dry Eyes. In fact, we even have a dedicated dry…
Read MoreHome Remedies for Dry Eyes
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Dr. Stephen Slade, M.D., the founder of Slade & Baker Vision in Houston and member of the Refractive Surgery Council editorial advisory board was recently interviewed by the Refractive Surgery Council for an article that has been featured in Parade Magazine about home remedies for dry eye. We wanted to share his findings and assessments with…
Read MoreMasks Can Dry Out Your Eyes
They are essential these days, and something most of us are all too familiar with: MASKS. This new necessary accessory has taken some getting used to. Many of us have gone from basic disposable masks to high quality, reusable masks, accessories for our masks, and some unfortunate circumstances that come from wearing these masks. Some…
Read MoreI Drive 5 Hours for My Dry Eye Treatment – A Serum Tears Testimony
As the seasons change from fall to winter and the air gets dryer, we thought it would be the perfect time to share some information with you about dry eyes. We are so excited to share this brand new experience from one of our patients with chronic dry eye syndrome. This patient: • Has had…
Read MoreWhat a Hot Summer Means for Your Eye Allergies
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Have you noticed itchier eyes? Redder eyes? Could they be due to a longer allergy season? It’s been a warm 2019, and the results are an earlier flowering season than normal for spring allergies, and a high pollen count due to the hot summer. A hot, hot summer will mean a longer allergy season. If…
Read MoreIs Poor Sleep Linked to Glaucoma?
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The Link Between Poor Sleep and Glaucoma The American Academy of Ophthalmology reported that a study conducted in the US released that over 6,700 people over 40 years old revealed a possible connection between having glaucoma and having sleep problems. The optic nerve is responsible for sending signals from your eye to your brain, and…
Read MoreNew Custom Dry Eye Treatment at Slade & Baker: Serum Tears Treatment
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SERUM TEARS Treatment This August, our doctors at Slade & Baker Vision began offering an exciting revolutionary new treatment for dry eye at our clinic. Everyone’s dry eyes are different, from the severity to the cause! We can now create a customized treatment for you, from your own blood plasma. Christina, a phlebotomist, joined our…
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