Patient Spotlight: LASIK

We love hearing feedback from patients! Aviva 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?

This was the best option for me where I felt the most comfortable.

What specific procedures did Dr. Van Norman perform?

I scheduled surgery with Dr. Russ to have the LASIK procedure done due to blurred vision.

What was your experience with the procedure?

Overall, my experience was good. I was surprised by how fast it was. I was in and out before I knew it!

What can you do/see now that you couldn’t before?

I can literally see everything now! I wake up and can see the world!

Would you recommend this to others? Why?

Definitely! The LASIK procedure was life-changing for me and of great value. Dr. Van Norman was great. Very professional and informative.

Its all about Patient Spotlight: LASIK

Advantages of Lasik

Improved Visual Quality:
The balance in vision between your eyes will usually be restored more rapidly than in other more complicated eye surgery procedures. In many cases, patients experience near to perfect vision the very next day after our LASIK procedure is performed.
Convenience:
After your LASIK is performed there is no longer a need for contacts or glasses.
Self-Confidence Increase:
The increased self-confidence that many LASIK patients experience can truly be life-changing. After LASIK surgery is complete and the patient is healed, faces do not have to be partially covered up by glasses any longer. Improved eyesight can often cause people to become more outgoing and social which leads them to live happier lives.
Cost Effective:
Although cost is important in your deciding factor for LASIK, your decision should not be based solely on cost. Shreveport Eye Specialists accepts many forms of payment including financed payment plans through Care Credit. We do our best to ensure the price of LASIK isn’t the reason why you can’t live your life without great vision.

Dr. Russ Van Norman and Team,
Shreveport Eye Specialists

(318) 703-5655 | info@shreveporteyespecialists.com

Your Vision Is Our Focus!

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Gae Lewis

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Went on appointment to get a DBQ& Nexus letters done for VA claim and they wouldn't write my letter because they say they don't take my United healthcare or my VA medical insurance. Man what a kick in the teeth and I'm a USAF VETERAN that needs the letter done buy doctor that diagnosed my condition. It's just a letter that the diagnosing doctor only can wright. So out done, bad enough serving your country even worse when the eye doctor that diagnosed you and did your Lazer percedure want even writ a letter on a piece of paper for you!!!!!!! PS(When I came to your office for a scheduled visit you should've just wrote me a Nexus letter for free just because I'm your patient and also a paying patient.The Nexus letter was your responsibility and used at va claims for va claims. You diagnosed my Glaucoma and did my Lazer percedure.It's sad that you told me to leave just because you no longer take my insurance.

Linda Davis

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I had a great experience during my visit to the Shreveport Eye Specialist Office. The staff and Dr. Borel were very knowledgeable and extremely friendly. I highly recommend them!

Cheyenne Smith

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I had a panic attack out of nowhere and they were so helpful and understanding and I appreciate it more than they’ll know!

Sandra Whittlesy

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Very pleased with Dr Van Norman and Borel also. Very friendly staff I would recommend them to anyone

barry kimble

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Extremely satisfied with the staff and Dr. Van Norman care and expertise.

Pamala Coker

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Positive experience. Great customer service and exam.

Haskell Burks

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Great place to get your eyes examined

Ashley Leslie

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Everyone was suuuper nice and helpful!

LeAnn Benoit

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HIGHLY RECOMMEND DR. Bannorman! Amazing bedside manner! He was so thorough with his exam and was sure I was understanding of my situation and sure to make a plan to bring my eyes to their optimal health!!

Robert STEWART

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Cdub

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Shreveport Eye Specialists scheduled me on very short notice and the staff were friendly and efficient. Dr. Van Norman was professional and thorough with my examination. This is my new home for eye care!

Ken Chinweze

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J Delrie (Draykeson)

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I have severe anxiety issues and was afraid of my appt. However these ladies were absolutely amazing. Each one i came in contact with spoke clearly and concisely. They made should I understand what was going on and the next steps to take. I was amazingly blown away by how wonderful and efficient they were. Now I look forward to doing business here.

Colin Stevens

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Dr. Van Norman was super helpful and explained everything so that I could understand what we needed to do to help my eyes heal.

coleman college

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Wonderful info. Clear and direct.

Nicolette Carter

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I had a bad experience because I made an appointment with these people. I get there and they tell me it got canceled because there was no doctor in. Thanks for letting me know at the very last moment when I arrived and tried to get checked in. Not to mention i drove almost an hour just to not get seen.

Robert Weaver

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From the moment I entered the offices of Shreveport Eye Specialists and after several visits and treatments, my eyes are in their best shape since I was a teenager, so many, many years ago. Every member of the staff I encountered was smiling, friendly and very efficient. My anxieties were put to rest by the clearly explained options for treatment. I would wholeheartedly recommend Dr. VanNorman and Dr. Meyer-Borel to anyone in need of eye care without reservation of any sort.

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(NEW INFO ADDED IN RESPONSE) Twice now has closed early so when I show up to pick up contacts, no one is there. It’s very inconvenient when I leave work early with two small children and no one is there when they say they are supposed to be. Please keep someone there until 5pm when you close!!!
******It won't let me reply to you, but for some clarification:
-The hours online say until 5pm, the hours on your door say until 5pm, and other patients were there with me trying to pick up their contacts/glasses on both occasions. So your explanation of "we tell our patients we close at 4:30" hasn't been working (or isn't real).
-Lastly, when I arrived, it was technically 4:28pm and the doors were already locked and the lights off. You didn't leave at 4:30. You left earlier. I'm nitpicking because your responded like I arrived after your closing hours, but you leave whenever you feel like it. Which is fine, but don't be surprised when people are unhappy for leaving work early to pick up something from a retail shop that doesn't stay open as long as it says it will. Thank you for your reponse.*******

Cary May

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Best experience I have ever had at an eye doctor. Dr. Van Norman took the time to listen and advised me on the best route to take with my eyes and the surgery turned out great!

Esperenza Drew

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Danny Oswald

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A very quick and easy experience! Everyone was extremely friendly, helpful and efficient. I have used many eye care providers and never found any of them that felt as professional and customer/patient focused. I have found my forever eye care home. Thank you all so much!

R.B. Chaffee

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Dr Rachel Meyer-Borel and her incredibly friendly and accomplished crew are a breath of fresh air. I've been wearing glasses since 1966. 58 years. I don't think I've ever had a better experience. Fast, considerate, thorough, relaxed, and professional. The doc is very personable and great to work with. I was completely satisfied with my exam and I highly recommend Dr R.M-B and crew.
You can find them at Shreveport Eye Specialists on Line Ave by the beautiful Giant Eye Ball.

Kevin

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Rosie Frazier

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Dr. Russ Van Norman and the staff at Shreveport Eye Specialists are AMAZING. They took care of me and they were so patient with me making sure that I understood everything that they were doing. I would highly recommend them.

Pearlie Hamilton

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I am able to see much better after having cataract surgery.

Christina Tweet

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G&B

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Friendly and professional service from all the staff. As both I and my wife were both moving forward with lens replacement, the consultation provided us a very thorough understanding of the process to replace our eye lenses and the options available to each of us.

We found Dr. Van Norman to be very compassionate and an excellent surgeon.

Thank you!

Mel S

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Best routine eye exam I’ve ever had. I’m usually anxious but she made it so stress free!

Bradd Ferraris

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Awesome facility and staff, absolutely the best eye care I have ever received!

Donna Penner

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Great doctor and staff. I could not have asked for a better experience anywhere else.

Danielle McDonald

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Everything was wonderful! I was seen quickly, and the staff was friendly. Thanks!

Vicky DeArman

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Did not have an appointment. Called and went in. Staff kind, friendly, got me back within 30 min to see the Dr. Borel, She was amazing. Really good chair side manor. Moving forward I will not go anywhere else.
Great improvement in just a few hours.

Hamcrusher

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The staff was very friendly, kind and knowledgeable. I was hyped up from an energy drink and was talking way to much and they put up with it and were actively engaged. It made for a great environment and experience I highly recommend them.

James Hubbard

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AndreandLydia Burris

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I can't say enough about Rachel and Dr. Burrell! They were super knowledgable and sweet and funny! Dr. Burrell provided the first real option to help my eyesight and Ive been looking for an answer all of my life. Also, noone has ever explained to me exactly what my eye condition is and why. She took the time to explain it to me. The entire staff was incredible and fast without rushing the process.

Dr. Van Norman and his entire staff are amazing. Very friendly, professional, great communication, very informative, and provide excellent care for my eyes. I highly recommend Dr. Van Norman.

Dudley Vaughan

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always good

Nick Putch

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Ariel

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Doesn’t answer phone… needs an appointment email address.

Donald Thomas

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Mary Sewell

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Great people and very kind and caring.

Nancy bosley

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Extremely Well organized office from front desk to the eye exam itself. Dr Borel was professional, quick and thorough exactly how I want things to go when it comes to a necessary exam. In addition their selection of eyeglasses couldn't have been better.

Debbie Davis

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Dr Van Norman did surgery on both of my eyes. One on Wednesday, the other on Thursday. I went in wearing glasses, came out wearing UV protecting shades. I chose the light adjusting lens. Dr Van Norman is the best. The staff at the Eye Surgery Center were caring, & considerate. My nurses were caring, and considerate of my needs. My anesthesia nurse was the best. My OR nurses were kind, considerate and took care of me from beginning to end of my surgeries. Dr Van Norman is the best. He knows what he’s doing. I wouldn’t have trusted another doctor to do my surgery. He has the greatest chair, side manner. He’s compassionate and caring. He has changed my life. It is amazing to wake up in the mornings & not grab for my glasses. It’s amazing to be able to see so clear and crisp. The colors are wonderful too. Thanks to Dr Van Norman and staff. I also want to thank Dr. Borel for doing my follow ups after each surgery. I like her. She answered all my questions and made me feel comfortable and at ease.

Gina Springer

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Excellent experience. Everyone was very knowledgeable and helpful.

mark offutt

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Wife was diagnosed with glaucoma here and cataracts went to get second opinion different eye clinic they discovered I did not have glaucoma or cataracts please please don’t go here the girl was super rude even sent me outside after dialating eyes without any protection I felt abused here and lied to gina offutt .

Alexis Johnson

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This place is awesome I love the staff and doctors. They are concerned about your eyesight and take direct action in assisting with your eyecare needs.

Leroy Cawthorne

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This place is very modern on it's designs. Clean and fresh. The doctor I saw was knowledgeable and I trusted her with my eyes. I would recommend them to my friends.