Dr. Colby Stewart, MD, FACS

Recently saw Dr. Stewart for evaluation of cataract. Several tests were repeated just to make certain the readings were correct, which I really appreciated. Surgery went very smoothly; very little discomfort and absolutely no pain. I'm very pleased with the results, and highly recommend Dr Stewart and his staff. When the cataract in my left eye develops to the point it should be removed, I will not hesitate for a moment to schedule an appointment with Dr. Stewart! more

Over the past 3 months, I had noticed my vision on my right eye became very hazy and I was having difficulty with focusing. Since I am a dentist, good vision in both eyes is very important in order to perform quality care to my own patients. I had since visited my optometrist and she had diagnosed my symtom as cataracts on my right eye and it just started forming on my left, but it had not yet affected my vision. She referred me to Dr. Colby Stewart for my eye care surgery. Actually, she had been trying to convince me to have lasik by Dr. Stewart about 4 years ago but I was just very scared about the whole procedure and my vision was fine with corrective eyeglasses and hard contact lenses so I never pursued it then. \r I had my pre-op appointment with Dr. Stewart three weeks ago, and just had cataract surgery on my right eyes this past Tuesday. The operation took about five minutes and I experienced no pain at all during the surgery or afterward that night. I have had more problems and discomfort with my contact lenses than I have had postoperatively after this surgery, and now can't wait to have my left eye done. My vision on my right eye is 20/20 on first day after surgery. As a contact wearer for nearly thirty-five years, I am extremely glad to be getting rid of my contact lense...at least on my right eye for now. \r My whole experience with Dr. Stewart has been awesome. I will not go into any more details since all the other reviews are very accurate about his great knowledge, quality of care, cutting edge technique and professionalism in eye care. As a healthcare professional myself, I highly recommend Dr Stewart.\r Thanks again, Dr. Stewart and your staff! more

Dr. Stewart is the best! Over the past few months, my vision had deteriorated to the point that I wasn't seeing my computer screen very well without getting so close that everyone in the office was asking me about it. I finally went to my local Optometrist, who immediately said I had cataracts forming and that I should go see a long-time friend of his, Dr. Colby Stewart. He had known Dr. Stewart's father, who was also an eye doctor, and he knew that Dr. Stewart could help me. I was a little uncertain about the ""good old boy network"" so I did some research of my own and only heard great things about Dr. Stewart. I made the appointment on a Tuesday and had surgery on my left eye on that Thursday. WOW! What a difference! I have since had my second eye done and don't have to wear glasses anymore. I have alwayrs been severly nearsighted, so that is just fantastic! I had the ReSTOR lenses implanted, and that was one of the best decisions of my life. To get up in the morning and not have to search for my glasses, and to be able to read and see my computer screen is so great that there really are no words to describe it. Everyone at the Summit Surgery Center was great! I was in and out like a flash--hardly enough time to get nervous! They are all true professionals, just like Dr. Stewart, and I am totally pleased! Dr. Stewart even called me personally both evenings after my surgeries to check on me. Now that's a caring health professional! He really is the best! more

Parking was bad, and had to wait 30 minutes to finally see the doctor. It was worth the wait, and he was super thorough with my exam. I can see why he gets good reviews on CitySearch; just don’t ask me to grade the parking at the main office. more

I am super, super nervous when it comes to my eyes! I don’t like anything around my eyes, cannot put in contacts, and cant even put Visine drops in my eyes. Don’t know what it is, but even thinking about someone getting close to my eyes, makes me dizzy! So, with that being said; how was I ever going to have LASIK done, so I could get out of these ugly glasses!!?? That was the million dollar question!!\r \r So, I had a good friend that told me that she went to Dr. Colby Stewart with Houston Eye Associates. She told me that he was different than most doctors she had been to, and that I might want to get a free consultation from him about LASIK surgery. (Just thinking about meeting with someone about my eyes made me nervous). So I made the appointment and began to face my biggest fears!\r \r My friend was right. Dr. Stewart was different than other doctors. I don’t want to say he was laid back, but more approachable than most doctors I have talked to in the past. He came across to me as someone that was extremely confident and knowledgeable in regards to his specialty. He really took the time to explain to me how LASIK worked, and how he would be there to hold my hand during the procedure! (He literally held my hand during the procedure!). After a battery of testing; Dr. Stewart felt confident about me being a good candidate for LASIK. We scheduled the procedure a few days later. I was, ofcourse, nervous, and his staff made me feel better by sitting with me and talking to me. They also gave me a sedative, valium, that made everything better. In about 6 minutes I had both eyes done, and was amazed that I was able to let anyone get close to my eyes! The next day I was 20/20 out the right eye, and 20/15 out of my left. It was amazing! If you are thinking about having LASIK surgery, I recommend Dr. Stewart without reservation. \r more

was told by several eye centers that I could not have LASIK because my prescription was too bad. A friend of mine told me to go visit Dr. Stewart for a second, or should I say, third, opinion. I did, and boy am I glad I did! Talk about someone that take the time to go over all your options! He explained to me that by prescription was so high, that doing laser would make my cornea weak, and may cause problems in the future. He then told me about a relatively new procedure called an “ICL” which is similar to a contact lens that is inserted into the eye, rather than on top of the eye. He told me that I was a good candidate for this new technology. I did my homework on the internet, watched his surgeries on Youtube, and then decided to schedule the procedure. The procedure was a breeze, and took about 15 minutes to do both eyes! I was 20/15 without glasses or contacts the next day!! I couldn’t believe that I will never have to go back to thick glasses or cumbersome contacts again! more

I don’t think there is enough room here to tell the world how great my experience was with Dr. Stewart and his staff. I was sent by my local optometrist to see him for an evaluation of a cataract in my right eye. The vision in my right eye, had slowly deteriorated over the last year, and my doctor was unable to correct the vision with glasses or contacts. He told me that the only solution to my problem, and blurred vision was to undergo cataract surgery. He told me that he would send me to “the best” surgeon in town for a consultation. Needless to say, when the word, “surgery” came up, I was extremely apprehensive and nervous about any surgery near or on my eye. But by this point, I was desperate, and was ready to see better.\r My doctor was able to easily find an available time in Dr. Stewart’s office, by using the internet. It was super convenient, because they didn’t have to call his office, wait on hold, or wait for a call back. Within minutes I had my time, place, and an organized folder that included Dr. Stewart’s Bio, office map, and general paperwork that I could fill out before getting to the appointment. \r Now with the availability of the internet, I was able to do my research to see if there is a difference between cataract surgeons, and their surgical techniques. I was amazed to find that there was a dramatic difference in cataract surgery techniques. Most of the doctors that do cataract surgery do what is called a “block,” which involves inserting a large needle behind the eye, to inject anesthetic medicine. The surgery usually took between 20 minutes to up to 45 minutes!! The eye wound was closed using one or two stitches, and the eye was then patched with a shield, and told to remove the next day in the office. The patients were told not to bend over, drive, or do any strenuous activity for several weeks after surgery. The second eye was usually done, if needed, a month later. I compared this technique with the current technique to which Dr. Stewart has been using for years! Dr. Stewart uses topical anesthetic drops to numb the surface of the eye, and has stopped using the needle almost 10 years ago! His average surgical time for a cataract surgery is less than 5 minutes!! He also does not patch the eye after surgery so the patient can begin using the eye, and seeing out of the eye immediately after surgery. There is also no restrictions of activity, besides swimming, following the surgery. \r The front office staff greeted me with a smile on the day of my appointment. I was brought back to see the technician within 15 minutes after arrival. They did a complete work up on my eyes, and did many computer tests and measurements on my eyes, before Dr. Stewart came and met with me. He was personable, and greeted me with a handshake and a smile. He took his time with the examination, and then was very calm and deliberate when he explained exactly what a cataract was, and how it can be treated. He made sure that all my questions were answered, and also explained to me that he could put an implant in my eye that would not only make me see better, but without glasses!! WOW!! I have worn glasses my whole life!!\r I had the surgery and now I am happy and can see without glasses! Thanks to my local doctor for sending me to a great eye surgeon! Thanks Dr Stewart and staff!!\r more

In a day where everyone is racing around trying to see as many patients as possible, it was a nice change to spend time with a patient doctor like Colby Stewart, MD. I was very worried about my eye sight that had noticeably become more blurry over time. My glasses were not helping. My parents had glaucoma, and macular degeneration so I was worried that I was going to go blind. Nothing mean more to me than to have someone sit down with me, and explain to me that my eyes had cataracts, and that my eyes were safe from glaucoma and macular degeneration. Dr. Stewart told me that my cataracts were small, and that, in his opinion, he would wait until the vision became more blurry before doing any surgery. I was so happy that someone could give me the answers I was looking for, and do it without signing me up for any surgery. I just needed a good doctor to talk to, and Dr. Stewart was the treatment I so desperately needed. Thanks again, Dr. Stewart! more

My experience with Dr. W. Colby Stewart and his team.\r \r \r \r My eye surgery experience was fantastic. Dr. Stewart’s professionalism and expertise were marvelous and his staff made me feel very comfortable, as if I were among family and friends. The whole process, before and after surgery was great, everything was explained in a clear and simple manner. I would recommend him highly.\r \r \r \r Thank you Dr. Stewart. May God bless you and your wonderful staff.\r \r \r \r Ana Robinson\r more

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