Cataract Surgery Procedure 2023 Planning out! We can’t believe 2022 is almost over! As we prepare and make plans for the new year, let’s not neglect our eye health. Over 24.4 million people aged 40 and older in the U.S. currently have a cataract in one or both eyes, and this number is only growing, with […]
Diabetic Eye Diseases: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Diabetes Statistics Report, 2020, reports that 34.2 million Americans have diabetes and 88 million American adults have pre-diabetes. The most alarming data? The CDC also states that diabetes is the leading cause of new cases of blindness in […]
Patient Spotlight: Cataracts Lynn’s Cataract Story: We love hearing feedback from patients! Lynn recently completed his cataract procedure with Dr. Russ. Let’s hear about his experience. Why did you come to Shreveport Eye with Dr. Van Norman? A friend of mine recommended Dr. Russ for cataract surgery. What was your experience with the procedure? My […]
Here are the 10 Benefits of Blue Light Glasses: Our population now spends over half the day in front of devices like cell phones, computers and flat screen TV’s which all use LED technology with high amounts of blue light. Excessive exposure to blue light can cause our eyes to become dry, tired, strained and can even cause headaches. In […]
Discovery Between Cataract Surgery and Dementia Prevention provided by Eye Specialist in our Shreveport. Recent studies now associate cataract surgery with 30% lower risk of dementia in aging population according to JAMA Internal Medicine. Cataracts affect most older adults at risk for dementia, and now researchers are finding strong evidence that cataract surgery is associated […]
Patient Spotlight: LASIK Brooke recently completed her LASIK procedure with Dr. Russ. Let’s hear about her experience. Why did you come to Shreveport Eye with Dr. Van Norman? I actually came to work here initially but then decided it was time to get my vision corrected. What specific procedures did Dr. Van Norman perform? I […]
Gearing up for back-to-school means buying colorful backpacks, collecting supplies to help learners be successful, and stocking refrigerators and cabinets with nutritious lunch box favorites. Often overlooked in the rush to get off to a great start for the new year is a child’s annual eye exam. Annual eye exams serve as yearly checks to […]
Patient Spotlight: LASIK This month, we have a special Patient Spotlight to share. Bri recently completed her LASIK procedure with Dr. Russ. This patient was so happy with her experience, she applied to be a part of the SES family! Let’s hear about her experience. Why did you come to Shreveport Eye with Dr. Van […]
Summer brings to mind spending time with those we love, enjoying nature, and participating in outdoor activities. Scenes of jet skis, hiking, or diving into the deep end play in our minds as we think of summers past. Yet, for those of us who rely on contacts or glasses, activities like these can seem more […]
Patient Spotlight: Cataracts Lori’s Cataract Story: We love hearing feedback from patients! Lori recently completed her cataract procedure with Dr. Russ. Let’s hear about her experience. Why did you come to Shreveport Eye with Dr. Van Norman? I came to see him specifically for my cataract procedure. I could not see anything out of my […]