Ophthalmology houston

Link Between Vision Loss and Dementia

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For those of us who have had to watch a loved one suffer through dementia, we would likely all agree about how heartbreaking and gut-wrenching a disease it is. A new article on bbc.com shares that vision loss can actually be linked to this dreadful disease. The article points to the new Lancet Commission’s report…

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The Bigger the Phone or Tablet, the Less Eye Discomfort!

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In a study published recently, it was concluded that size matters when it comes to your eyes and your smartphones or tablets.  A larger phone or tablet font was connected with reduced eye discomfort! It goes without saying that the use of smart devices is at an all-time high. Many of us can be labeled…

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Why Does My Eyelid Twitch?

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We have all been there. That annoying twitch. Why does it happen? For many of us, it happens on and off. We get this question at Slade & Baker Vision quite a bit – so we wanted to address it in our blog. Your eyelid twitch is referred to as an ‘Eyelid spasm’ and most…

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The Importance of Hearing Laughter at A Doctor’s Office

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Eighteen years after his procedures with Slade & Baker Vision Center, our team reached out to Mr. Oaks simply to wish him a happy birthday.  He shared that we had given him the best birthday present in 2003: his vision. We called him after his amazing and genuine reply, and he shared the following feedback…

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Surgery at Slade & Baker Vision: In a Patient’s Words

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In a recent blog we shared where Slade & Baker Vision patients interested in cataract or lens replacement surgery go to make their dreams come true: Summit Surgery Center in Houston, Texas. We shared that the majority of other surgery centers provide surgeons from different specialties with space to operate, but Summit Surgery Center is private,…

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The Facts Behind the Blue-Light Blocking Glasses Hype

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One thing that definitely can’t be argued about the last year is that the majority of us have been subjected to screens and the ‘digital world’ way more than before. All of our in-person meetings became virtual, and many of us can’t help but feel some eye strain at the end of the day. That…

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Home 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…

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Finally, Something We Can All Agree On: LASIK Satisfaction Rates

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In the current world we live in, with the current political landscape which constantly feels like no one can get along, it is comforting to know that there is something that the vast majority of people can actually agree upon… Apparently, it’s LASIK. There is a 95.4% patient satisfaction rate with LASIK According to one…

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Leaders Who Educate

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In any field, there are experts, and there are leaders – but what really makes someone stand out as a leader in their field?  Is it the knowledge and skills it takes to do what they do every day?  What makes them ‘better than most’ at what they do? Many would argue, this lies in…

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Will I Go Blind From Glaucoma?

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Since September is Healthy Aging Awareness Month, it only makes sense to share some helpful information about one of the diseases that aging seriously affects in our eyes – Glaucoma. When diagnosed with Glaucoma, many of our patients wonder, “Will glaucoma cause me to go blind?” The answer to this question is yes, if you…

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