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 with a lower risk of developing dementia.The National Eye Institute cited: The Adult Changes in Thought (ACT) study […]
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 […]
Our eyes are our memory makers. Making sure that we diligently care and maintain our vision and overall eye health is essential to a happy life. Sunlight exposure to our eyes is inevitable. Each time our eyes are exposed to harmful UV rays, our eyes accumulate damage. Protecting your eyes and vision from these rays […]
Noticing that text messages are getting hard for you to read? Having to squint to make out exits and street signs? Feeling lost driving at night? If your answer to any of those questions was yes, then it’s probably time for corrective lenses. But making the choice between glasses and contacts isn’t always easy, at […]
Cataract surgery is one of the most common procedures performed at our clinic—because cataracts are just that common. 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 eye doctors seeing more patients in need of cataract surgery […]
Patient Spotlight: LASIK Our Patient Landy’s LASIK Story: We love hearing feedback from patients! Landy 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? Dr. Russ is the top-ranked doctor in the area for LASIK eye surgery ~ I knew […]