EYE CENTER OF TEXAS BLOG

LASIK eye correction may be something you really...really want, but during these rough economic times you may have pushed it to the back burner. However, the Eye Center of Texas offers several financing options...including interest free financing for 18 months. We work with Care Credit...you may reach them by calling 1-800-677-0718 or visit their website at www.carecredit.com. Many of our patients benefit from our financing and love the fact that we offer it!

But...you could WIN a free iLASIK procedure...by Dr. Wade!
During the month of August, all new ECT Facebook “fans” will have the chance to win a free iLASIK procedure performed by Dr. Edward Wade. If you’re not a candidate…or you have already had LASIK… or you want to give it as a gift - the prize is 100% transferable.

It’s easy! Look for the “Become an ECT FaceBook Fan” button on the ECT website. Once you become a “fan" you’ll get the latest news about ILASIK...Botox...Latisse and more!

Good Luck!

BLEPHAROPLASTY
The eyes are the windows to the soul, but they’re also one of the first areas to show signs of aging. Even small imperfections, such as wrinkles, loose skin, or "bags" under the eyes, can give an impression of being tired, weary, or unhappy. A blepharoplasty, or eyelid rejuvenation, can return youthful elegance to an individual's face, making the eyes appear brighter and more refreshed. During this procedure, Dr. Mayo will remove excess skin and protruding pockets from the upper and/or lower eyelids to reveal a rejuvenated look. Blepharoplasty can give your eyes a vibrant, alert, and refreshed appearance that will make you feel as good as you look.

How is Blepharoplasty Performed?
By removing puffy bags and correcting droopy eyelids, a blepharoplasty can provide a rejuvenated look. It may even help you see better. During an eyelid lift, your Dr. Mayo will make a tiny incision along the natural lines of your eyelids and remove excess fat, skin and muscle. The skin is then tightened to give a firm, smooth appearance, and then closed with fine sutures. Scars are nearly invisible as they blend into the natural lines around your eyes. A blepharoplasty typically is associated with only minimal discomfort. After your procedure, some swelling and bruising is expected, but typically most of it will diminish within two weeks.

Upper Blepharoplasty
Upper blepharoplasty, or removal of excess skin and fat from the upper eyelid, is usually performed for cosmetic reasons, but can be considered medically necessary when the excess skin covers the eyelid or deflects the eyelashes downward affecting the visual field. In this procedure, the excess skin is removed along with appropriate amounts of fatty tissue to rejuvenate the upper eyelid appearance. The procedure is appropriate for both women and men.

Lower Blepharoplasty
Lower blepharoplasty can correct drooping lower lids and puffy bags below the eyes to help patients look younger. Baggy or puffy lower eyelids are due to the protrusion of fatty compartments in the eyelids. Removal or rearrangement of this fat, along with
a skin excision or laser resurfacing, gives a more rested and youthful appearance under the eyes. This technique gives a natural look to the rejuvenated eyelids with minimal to no change in the lower eyelid position or contour.

Call the Eye Center of Texas to schedule your Blepharoplasty evaluation!

LATISSE
Lash enhancement for life!
Imagine the beauty and confidence that comes with longer, thicker and darker eyelashes. If you are one of the many people that suffer from inadequate eyelashes, now there’s an easy solution. LATISSE™ is an FDA approved prescription treatment for hypotrichosis, the scientific name for having insufficient eyelash coverage. This breakthrough formula is used to grow your real eyelashes for life, making them longer and more prominent. Learn how you can enhance the appearance of your eyes—one of your most distinguished and striking features—with this simple daily topical treatment.

What is LATISSE™?
LATISSE™ is the first and only FDA-approved prescription treatment for inadequate or insufficient eyelashes (also known as hypotrichosis of the eyelashes). This specialized
topical treatment is applied directly to lashes once daily to make them longer, thicker and darker.

How does LATISSE™ work?
The LATISSE™ topical treatment is designed to target and enhance the normal “growth phase” of eyelash hair by both increasing the length of this crucial phase and multiplying
the number of hairs grown during this time. If you stop using LATISSE™, eyelashes will gradually return to their previous appearance.

How quickly will I see results?
Eyelash growth with LATISSE™ is gradual, and fills in naturally over time. Initial changes may be visible around four weeks with longer, thicker and darker effects peaking at 16 weeks. At four months, 78% of those in a LATISSE™ clinical study showed significant increase in overall eyelash prominence.

How do I obtain a LATISSE™ prescription?
Call the Eye Center of Texas at 713-395-1515 to schedule your LATISSE™ evaluation and find out if LATISSE™ is right for you

Houston residents often ask if there is a way to get rid of reading glasses and/or bifocals. They also want to know if they will still need glasses after cataract surgery. The ReSTOR Lens is the answer to both concerns.

Previous to the ReSTOR Lens, vision correction surgery (including cataract surgery) did not assist a patient in focusing at near, far and everything in between. LASIK would allow near vision if the patient was young enough or if a technique called monovision was used. Unfortunately, not everyone can have LASIK and in cases where cataracts are a problem, LASIK cannot fix a person’s vision problems

With the ReSTOR Lens, patients have a better option. The ReSTOR Lens is FDA approved and Dr. Edward Wade and Dr. Mark Mayo believe it's the best lens available to help patients suffering from presbyopia and/or cataracts.

Dr. Wade is one of the top 20 ReSTOR surgeons in the country and has more experience with the ReSTOR lens than surgeon in the Houston area and and Dr. Mayo is on TOP DOCTORS in Houston listings. Houston patients realize that choosing an experienced surgeon with a long record of success is important. If you are interested in LASIK or ReSTOR, contact the Eye Center of Texas.

Our consultants can provide valuable information about LASIK and the ReSTOR Lens. Call now to start your journey to better vision.

Dr. Wade is no stranger to the gratification he receives from his patients. A quick look through his testimonials and videos and you can see for yourself that Dr. Wade makes his work a personal experience for all of his patients, something that they can remember for the rest of their lives.

It's clear when you read Dr. Wade's testimonials...he not only cares about correcting and improving vision for his patients, but for the overall journey his patients take when first coming into the office.

Check out his testimonials and see for yourself the kind, caring and consideration he puts forth when accommodating his patients.