Conditions & Treatment

Jan 19, 2021

Why Are My Eyes Dry During Winter?

Dry eyes are more common in the winter.

Conditions & Treatment

Jan 4, 2021

What Are the Symptoms for Glaucoma?

As Glaucoma Awareness Month, January is an important time to spread the word about this common chronic eye disease.

Conditions & Treatment

Nov 1, 2020

At What Age Can Children Start Wearing Contact Lens?

Find if there is an optimal age for children to start wearing contact lenses instead of glasses.

Conditions & Treatment

Sep 9, 2020

Cataract Surgery a Success for Little Boy

Little Wyatt Baptist is back to doing the things he loves after cataract surgery at Ochsner.

Parenting

Aug 7, 2020

4 Tips for Getting Kids to Wear Their Glasses

It all starts with picking out the right pair of kid-friendly frames. Follow this advice to help your child get interested in their new specs.

Conditions & Treatment

May 21, 2020

Coronavirus and contacts: Should you stop wearing them?

If you wear contact lenses, you may want to consider extra precautions in order to maintain eye health.

Parenting

May 18, 2020

Playing Outside Can Reduce the Risk of Short-Sightedness in Kids

Spending too much time indoors is putting children at risk of developing myopia at a young age.

Prevention & Wellness

Aug 18, 2017

Solar Eclipse Eye Safety Suggestions

Five eye safety tips to keep in mind when preparing to view the solar eclipse with your family.

Prevention & Wellness

Mar 23, 2017

Eye Exams and Overall Health

Routine eye exams are not just important for your vision but also for your overall health.

Prevention & Wellness

Mar 15, 2017

How to Keep Your Child's Eyes Safe

Intense use of tablets and phones and the viewing of their screens are causing premature aging to kids' eyes.

Prevention & Wellness

Feb 6, 2017

Eye Exams & Insurance: Coverage

Get an overview of how medical and vision plans generally work, so that you can keep your eyes healthy.

Prevention & Wellness

Feb 6, 2017

Eye Exams & Insurance: FAQS

Insurance coverage for eye exams can be a confusing topic. Get answers here.

Health Trends

Dec 22, 2016

Holiday Gift Ideas: 105 Optometrist-Approved Toys

Check out 105 holiday gift ideas that children will enjoy playing and they will help to enhance their visual development.

Conditions & Treatment

Sep 13, 2016

Laser Vision: Not Just for Sci-Fi Anymore

For many people, cataracts are a normal part of aging but new laser technology is changing the treatment.

Prevention & Wellness

Aug 31, 2016

Back To School Eye Care Tips for Kids

These four tips will help your child maintain good eye health and safety now and throughout the year.

Prevention & Wellness

Apr 25, 2016

Dangers of Online Vision Tests

These days, you can complete almost any chore or task that you can think of online, but think twice about checking your vision.

Prevention & Wellness

Mar 31, 2016

5 Steps To Relieve Digital Eye Strain

Spending hours at a time looking at a digital screen? Follow these tips to protect your eyes.

Conditions & Treatment

Sep 4, 2020

Common Eye Emergencies Explained

Some of the most common eye problems can include styes, basal cell carcinoma, and allergic conjunctivitis. Here’s what to look for, and what to do.

Prevention & Wellness

May 22, 2015

How to Protect Your Eyes from the Sun

Long term exposure to UV light from the sun can cause skin problems and is harmful to the eyes.

Prevention & Wellness

Sep 4, 2020

Eye Safety & Mardi Gras

A few precautions and wearing the correct eyewear can prevent more than 90% of reported eye injuries.

Conditions & Treatment

Jul 22, 2014

Treat Dry Eyes to Avoid Damages to the Cornea

Dry Eye is a condition that affects millions of people. It is more common in women over 35 years of age.