Ophthalmology houston

Looking For LASIK and Don’t Live in Houston?

Laser cataract surgery houston,Lasik surgery,Ophthalmology houston

Not to fear!  Did you know we get patients from Dubai, South America, The Caribbean and Europe, not to mention countless other places within the US every week? Did you also know that Dr. Stephen Slade has been coined the “surgeon’s surgeon” as over 450 of his fellow eye surgeons have chosen HIM for their…

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What a Hot Summer Means for Your Eye Allergies

Dry eyes,Eye health,Ophthalmology houston

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…

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Is Poor Sleep Linked to Glaucoma?

Dry eyes,Eye health,Ophthalmology houston

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…

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Pink Eye: What You Should Know vs. What You Think You Know!

Eye health,Ophthalmology houston

Pink Eye, probably something that all of us have had the pleasure of encountering at some point.  When it comes to eye health, you probably don’t know exactly how LASIK works but most of us feel like we know when we have pink eye.  You know the feeling; you start to feel that itch in…

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Did You Know You Have a Blind Spot? Find Out Where!

Eye health,Ophthalmology houston

Many of us have never noticed or tested out our blind spot. We encourage you to find your natural blind spot.  It’s a very compelling way to see why blind spots in our vision are NOT things people notice.  So it’s dangerous. In this short video blog or “vlog”, our very own surgeon Bennett Walton,…

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Slade & Baker Vision Supports The Eye Stroll for Vision

Eye health,Ophthalmology houston

This past Saturday, our team at Slade & Baker Vision spent their day at the Eye Stroll for Vision! What is the Eye Stroll for Vision? This family-friendly, fun-filled event allows families, friends and coworkers to enjoy a leisurely stroll around the zoo on Saturday morning. This is not a timed event, allowing everyone to enjoy…

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New Custom Dry Eye Treatment at Slade & Baker: Serum Tears Treatment

Dry eyes,Ophthalmology houston

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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Are Eyelash Extensions Safe?

Eye health,Ophthalmology houston

We love to focus our blog articles on questions we get every day at our office.  And this is definitely one of them. Since they are the windows to our souls, ladies know the importance of making sure their eyes look beautiful.  What better way to do that than with long, thick, beautiful eyelashes? If…

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I fell asleep with my contacts in. What do I do?!

Corneal disease,Eye health,Ophthalmology houston

I fell asleep with my contacts in and both of them have moved to the back of my eyes. How do I remove them?  What do I do? This is actually a question we got on our website from a patient just 2 weeks ago. Have you ever wondered any of the following questions? Lucky…

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If you were a surgeon, who would you trust your vision to?

Lasik surgery,Ophthalmology houston

An Interview with Dr. Paul Zarutskie, Premier Infertility Specialist and Patient of Slade & Baker Vision Dr. Paul Zarutskie is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and obstetrician/gynecologist, and a renowned contributor to the field of reproductive medicine. Throughout his 30-year career he has treated more than 15,000 patients and consistently been named one of the Best…

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