Vision Health for All Ages: May is Healthy Vision Month! Caring for our eyes really needs to be as high of a priority as eating healthy and physical activity because our vision can either keep us safe or has the potential to cause harm. According to the CDC, people with vision problems are more likely […]
A Woman’s Guide to Excellent Vision: A Woman’s Guide to Excellent Vision April is Woman’s Eye Health Month and we are specifically drawing attention to this campaign to point out the higher risk for women developing eye and vision problems. We are joining the efforts of many organizations around the globe to raise awareness to the causes […]
Is My Child Ready for Contacts Contact lenses are worn for a multitude of reasons. They are comfortable and convenient, and give you a wider range of corrective vision. Parents often ask us when is a good time for their child to switch from glasses and contacts. Let’s go through three signs that your child […]
In the US alone, over 24.4 million people aged 40 and older have a cataract in either one or both eyes. And by 2050, this number is expected to double! But the good news is, cataracts are extremely treatable with cataract surgery, with the vast majority of patients reporting clear vision just hours after the procedure. For […]
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 […]