EYE CENTER OF TEXAS BLOG

Cataract surgery has come a long way over the last ten years. Dr. Edward Wade and Dr. Mark Mayo of the Eye Center of Texas offer our patients the most advanced cataract surgery available. Cataract surgery takes around 10 minutes…patients stay in their own clothes and return to the comfort of their own home the very same day. Patients are able to see right away and their vision will continue to get clearer.

In the past, a cataract patient had no choice when it came to intraocular lens implant (IOL). Patients were usually corrected for distance but had to wear glasses for near. At the Eye Center of Texas, we are happy to offer the latest in multifocal lenses in cataract surgery. There are several choices of implants that help a patient to see near…far…and everything in between. These IOLs are multifocal lenses and include the ReSTOR 3.0, ReSTOR 4.0, ReZOOM, and Crystalens. Dr. Wade and Dr. Mayo also implant Toric implants that correct for astigmatism. With premium lenses, there is occasionally a laser vision correction touch-up needed for the best result. We perform bladeless custom iLASIK at no charge if needed. It is this commitment to the best result that has our patients and co-managing doctors pleased with their results.

Patients are seeing better than ever with the cataract and iLASIK technology. Dr. Wade and Dr. Mayo are among the best cataract and iLASIK surgeons in the world. If you have or think you have a cataract, call the Eye Center of Texas at 713-797-1010 to schedule your cataract evaluation.

Ever wonder how the iLASIK procedure could enhance your active lifestyle? Well, now's the perfect time to make those daydreams a reality!

By coming in for consultation today, you can not only experience life with exceptional vision quality, but you could potentially win $5,000.00 through the "You Gotta See This" video contest.

All you have to do is show us how your life, and the things you like to do the most, could be improved with better vision. You can get all the details when you come to the Eye Center of Texas for your iLASIK evaluation or you can go to: www.eyecenteroftexas.com and click on the "You Gotta See This" video contest button.

Don't postpone having laser vision correction any longer! Call the Eye Center of Texas at 713-395-1515 today!!!

Are you over 40… have blurry near vision...Welcome to Presbyopia

As we age, our bodies undergo many changes. One significant change that causes concern for people is the gradual loss of near vision that usually starts in the early to middle 40’s and gets progressively worse until the middle to late 50’s. This normal and unavoidable effect of aging is called presbyopia. Presbyopia arises due to changes in the lens of the eye. Like in a camera the lens of the eye is responsible for adjusting focus. When we are young, we can easily change focus to look at objects that are nearby or far away. This is because, our lens is young and soft, and can quickly, and easily, change its shape to accommodate between distance and near focus. But as we age, the lens becomes stiff and can no longer easily change its shape. As a result, we can no longer adjust our focus to see up close without some help. Help for presbyopia comes in several forms…reading glasses (readers…cheaters) bifocals; mono-vision contacts; mono-vision LASIK correction and the latest…Multifocal Intraocular Lens (IOL). IOL’s correct both your far-away vision (even if you’ve worn glasses and/or contacts most of your life) and your reading vision. It’s literally like turning back the clock.

Dr. Edward Wade and Dr. Mark Mayo are extremely experienced with the ReSTOR IOL; in fact Dr. Wade is one of the top 20 ReSTOR surgeons in the U.S. and has more experience with the ReSTOR lens than any surgeon in the Houston area.

Call the Eye Center of Texas at 713-395-1515 to ask about our free multifocal IOL evaluations. The Eye Center of Texas has offices in Houston/Bellaire; Pasadena; Clear Lake; South East Houston; Sugar Land and Katy If you have cataracts, even very early cataracts, you may still be a great candidate for the multifocal IOL’s. Give us a call today!

Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness. It is estimated that over two million Americans have some type of glaucoma and half of them do not know it, missing the opportunity to seek treatment. The tendency to get glaucoma increases with age therefore it is more common in older individuals, but it can also occur in younger people.

Unfortunately, the common kinds of glaucoma have no early symptoms. Once loss of vision is noticed by a patient, the damage is usually very severe and irreversible. Elevated pressure cannot be felt unless the pressure is very high. In order to preserve vision, glaucoma must be diagnosed early. All it takes is a simple test performed by your Optometrist during your routine eye exam. Glaucoma is a lifelong disease, but can be controlled with the right glaucoma treatment.

It is important that we all have a comprehensive annual eye exam. While the doctors at the Eye Center of Texas do not offer annual eye exams, we are affiliated with over 300 of the best Optometrist in Houston and will be happy to help you find an Optometrist in your area. We strongly recommend these select Optometrists to our patients and to the public for the full scope of services provided in their offices, including: comprehensive eye exams, therapeutic treatment of eye disease, the management of glaucoma, pre & post-op care of cataracts and LASIK, glasses, contact lenses, children’s eye care and low vision services.

Should you wish to see a select Optometrist affiliated with Eye Center of Texas, please give us a call at 713-797-1010 or visit us at www.eyecenteroftexas.com (click on the ‘Find OD’s in Your Area’ button), type in the zip code and we will recommend one or more doctors in your zip code.

One of the most rewarding surgeries I do is the Visian Intraocular Contact Lens (ICL). Don't get me wrong Lasik is awesome, but with the ICL we can correct people's vision who are too near-sighted to have Lasik. People who can't even see the big "E" on the eye chart can have the ICL implanted in both eyes and 30 minutes later can see well enough to drive (although with the Valium they take before the surgery someone needs to drive them home).

If you have you been told that you are not a lasik candidate because you are too near-sighted or your cornea is too thin, come see us at the Eye Center of Texas for a free evaluation for the Visian ICL. It could change your life!

Call us today at the Eye Center of Texas 713 395-1515.