EYE CENTER OF TEXAS BLOG

People with diabetes are more likely to develope eye problems such as cataracts and glaucoma. However, the disease's effect on the retina is the main threat to vision. Damage to the retina, called diabetic retinopathy, is a disease that can cause partial vision loss or complete blindness. According to the National Eye Institute, nearly half of those who have diabetes will develope some degree of diabetic retinopathy during their lifetime.

Warning Signs:
Blurry or double vision
Rings, flashing lights or blank spots
Dark or floating spots
Pain or pressure in one or both eyes
Trouble seeing things out of the corners of your eyes

Vison loss can be frightening, but there are treatments available. If retinopathy is detected before major damage is done, laser treatment may be used to control the disease.

Preventive Steps
Schedule a dilated eye exam
Control blood sugar levels
Keep blood pressure and cholesterol under control
Don't smoke or use tobacco.

Dr. Ting Fang-Suarez, M.D. is a board certified ophthalmologist specializing in vitreo-retinal disease and surgery. In addition to her comprehensive medical knowledge and experience, Dr. Fang-Suarez is known for being compassionate and delivering quality care to patients with diabetes, retinal detachment, macular degeneration, vitreoretinal trauma, and other vitreoretinal diseases.

Call the Eye Center of Texas at 713-797-1010

Have you been told you’re not a candidate for LASIK? Good News…patients who are not good candidates for LASIK may have the option of having the Visian ICL procedure. The Visian ICL is the latest new vision care technology for people who are moderately to severely nearsighted. The Visian, by Staar Surgical, received FDA approval in December 2005. Dr. Edward Wade was one of the first in Texas to offer the Visian ICL.

The Visian ICL procedure is an outpatient procedure. Dr. Wade will surgically insert the Visian ICL between the iris and the natural lens of the eye. The procedure takes about 15 minutes for each eye and only requires a topical anesthesia. Vision is normally restored within a few hours after surgery. The Visian ICL will stay in place indefinitely and should require no maintenance.

How effective is the Visian ICL for improving vision? A U.S. FDA clinical trial of 294 patients showed excellent results three years after implantation with the Visian ICL:

• 95% of patients achieved 20/40 eyesight or better without glasses or contact lenses, allowing them to drive a car without the need for corrective eyewear
• 92% reported they were very satisfied or extremely satisfied with the improvement to their eyesight.

Just as important, the Visian has a good track record for safety. The lens has been successfully inserted in more than 45,000 eyes worldwide. It is now available in the U.S. and Europe through selected eye surgeons.

Check out the links from Fox News and Channel 13. You can see how quick...and painless the Visian ICL procedure really is.

For more information about the Visian ICL, contact the Eye Center of Texas at 713-395-1515

If you've been told you are not a good candidate for LASIK...you might want to consider the Visian ICL. Dr. Wade is one of a few eye surgeons in Houston that offers this procedure. Fox News recently did a story about this procedure...check it out!

http://www.myfoxhouston.com/dpp/health/100517-high-definition-vision-with-permanent-contact-lenses

Watch this great story about Dr. Wade and the Visian ICl...this one ran Friday night on KTRK -Channel 13.

http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=news/health&id=7467858

Now with iLASIK, there’s no reason to put off having laser vision correction. Doctors have been doing LASIK for a decade. Nearly 32 million LASIK procedures have been performed, making it the most common elective vision procedure in the U.S. In fact, all branches of the U.S. military and NASA approved LASIK for their servicemen and women thanks to the iLASIK technology.

The introduction of the iLASIK procedure means your wait is over and it’s simple:

•Most people are candidates – make an appointment for a free iLASIK evaluation
•iLASIK technology is safe and proven
•The iLASIK procedure is fast and simple

The first step in the iLASIK procedure is to perform a series of test to determine the individual characteristics of your vision, including the use of our WaveScan technology. The WaveScan creates a 3-D map of your eyes. Then our Advanced CustomVue process uses this information to design a custom treatment for each of your eyes.
The second step is making the flap. The iLASIK procedure exclusively uses an advanced technology called the IntraLase Method. The IntraLase Method is a 100% blade-free approach to creating your corneal flap.

Take the next step and call us at the Eye Center of Texas at 713-395-1515 to schedule your free iLASIK evaluation. With the combination of the iLASIK technology and the amazing hands of iLASIK surgeon, Dr. Edward Wade, you’ll wonder why you waited so long.