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First in Texas to Use Revolutionary New Sedative for Cataract Surgery

Phillips Kirk Labor, MD, recently became the first in Texas to use the MKO Melt, a new oral sedative designed to replace the IV normally required in cataract surgery – also called IV-Free cataract surgery. This represents one of many cataract surgery innovations Eye Consultants of Texas has introduced to DFW over the years, allowing… Read More


Electing To Have LASIK Performed? Are You A Candidate?

Elections come down to two people. Electing to get LASIK, for example, ultimately comes down to you and your doctor. You decide if you want it, and your doctor determines if you’ll get the results you want, or if you’re a candidate for LASIK in the first place. Because not everyone is a candidate for this procedure, there… Read More


What To Look For In A LASIK Surgeon

So many LASIK surgeons advertise they’ve done thousands of procedures. That’s impressive, no doubt. And the number of procedures does say something for the surgeon’s level of experience. Like any surgery, however, quality over quantity applies to eye surgery, LASIK being no exception. The eye surgeon’s track record matters. It matters a lot because it… Read More


Does it matter how many LASIK procedures a surgeon has performed?

You’ve seen LASIK surgeons advertise they’ve done thousands of procedures. Certainly, this matters a lot. The number of procedures does say something for the surgeon’s level of experience. When you apply logic, lots of procedures equal a strong track record and skillful reputation. How many LASIK procedures a doctor can effectively perform in one day… Read More


Another technological first for Eye Consultants of Texas

We are excited to announce that we are the first practice in Dallas/Fort Worth, and Texas, to commercially acquire the Verion™ Image Guided System. The Verion is a fairly recent advancement used in refractive, or “laser-assisted,” cataract surgery. It starts to work at the planning phase to help the surgeon optimize accuracy and efficiency throughout… Read More


Here’s What People are Saying about our LASIK

We recently released a video featuring testimonials from Eye Consultants of Texas patients who had LASIK performed by Dr. Labor. This follows another video we released last Summer featuring Dr. Labor’s Premium Smart Lens patients from around the Dallas/Fort Worth area. This one, however, was a bit unique in that one of the LASIK patients was… Read More


Dr. Labor selected to advise on surgical case in prestigious publication

Premier Surgeon publishes articles and content developed by and for the most highly respected Ophthalmic surgeons in the U.S. Recently, Eye Consultants of Texas founder Phillips Kirk Labor, MD was one of three surgeons asked for his opinion on a specific case involving another doctor’s patient. Dr. Labor’s opinion was published in the September/October issue… Read More


Dr. Labor Ranked A Leading Premium Lens Innovator

Premier Surgeon is a national publication devoted to providing definitive information for cataract and refractive surgeons across the U.S. Recently, Premier Surgeon recognized Eye Consultants of Texas founder Phillips Kirk Labor, MD as one of the top 250 leading innovators in the field of premium Intraocular Lens surgery. Referred to as “PS250,” this annual list… Read More


Ophthalmologists and Optometrists. What’s the difference?

There was a time when going to the eye doctor was thought of as the annual eye exam or to get new eyeglasses. Sometimes you went to the Ophthalmologist and other times to the Optometrist. Today, eye care has advanced to an extent which brings the roles of each to the forefront. Considering both are referred… Read More