July is Healthy Vision Month. Shreveport Eye Specialists is focusing our attention this month on a growing issue: Dry Eye. Due to an increase in technology and screen use both at work and at home, Dr. Russ Van Norman and Dr. Rachel Meyer-Borel are seeing an increase in patients suffering from dry eye. Heavy pollution […]
Next Monday, April 8, 2024, the Shreveport area will see a deep partial solar eclipse which won’t happen again for another 20 years! Looking at the sun without a solar filter, whether through a camera lens or with your bare eyes, can severely damage your eyes. We’ve listed 3 safe ways to safely watch: 1. […]
“Save Your Vision” month is held every March to increase awareness regarding good eye care. Similar to your annual wellness exam, annual eye exams are an important part of your eye health, regardless of your age! Early detection of vision issues are critical. Ways to Save National Today gives us 5 great ways to save […]
This month is Age Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month. AMD is an issue with your retina…specifically your macula. The macula is the part of your retina where your central and color vision lives. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, AMD causes you to lose your central vision. You cannot see fine details, whether you […]
It’s 2024 and we’re ready to help put this year in focus! LASIK (laser eye surgery) is by far the most widely selected corrective solution alternative. LASIK surgery is a surgery for improving or correcting refractive errors, such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, presbyopia, and astigmatisms. While an array of other refractive surgeries exist (all of which reshape the […]
FDA Warning of Lubricating Eye Drops The FDA issued a warning to consumers on Friday, October 27th, asking them not to buy or use specific blink lubricating eye drops from several companies, including Rugby, CVS Health, Rugby Rite Aid, Target, Velocity Pharma LLC, Leader (Cardinal Health), and Cardinal Health. Twenty-six over-the-counter eye drops were found […]
Although there is currently no proven treatment for dry eye illness. Bruder Healthcare claims that products with moist heat Therapy Solutions can help reduce the discomfort and irritation brought on by the condition. Moist heat therapy is a subcategory of heat therapy, a non-invasive and non-addictive treatment option for pain relief. Through the use of […]
How Important Are Diabetic Double Vision Eye Exams? Our team at Shreveport Eye Specialists places high importance on regular screenings for Diabetic Eye Disease. According to the CDC, diabetes is the leading cause of new cases of blindness in adults and with over 34 million Americans diagnosed with diabetes, regular exams are vital! How does […]
As we gear up for another great school year, we want to bring attention to the connection between learning and vision deficiencies. Vision affects more than just “not being able to see the board”. How vision problems that affect reading and learning deficiency Impact Your Child’s learning development and Performance. A collection of studies cited […]
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 […]
