Ophthalmology and Optometry

Why choose Ochsner Health for your ophthalmology and optometry care?

Ochsner Eye Center ophthalmologists and optometrists offer patient-centered, comprehensive vision care to help preserve your vision. Our medical professionals provide routine eye exams, surgical eye care and treatment for a variety of eye conditions in one convenient location.

Our skilled optometrists and ophthalmologists have access to the latest research and the most advanced technology, which guides them as they provide the area’s highest quality eye health services. Together with resources from the Ochsner system, including the Laser Vision Center and Ochsner Vision Centers, the team at Ochsner Eye Center provides complete eye care designed just for you.

Canaloplasty — a type of glaucoma procedure that helps relieve eye pressure by enhancing the eye’s natural drainage system
Cataract surgery — replacement of your eye’s natural lens with a clear artificial lens if cataracts develop
Cornea transplant — part or all of the eye’s outer later (the cornea) is replaced with donated cornea tissue
Dry eye treatment — if your eyes don’t make enough tears to stay wet, your ophthalmologist or optometrist may recommend over-the-counter or prescription drops, tear duct plugs or surgery
Glaucoma — high eye pressure can damage the optical nerve and lead to blindness
Laser vision treatment — vision correction surgery, including blade-free LASIK and corneal cross-linking (strengthen collagen in the cornea), can improve eyesight
Low vision services — these treatments can help when patients lose vision clarity or sharpness
Macular degeneration — eye tissue thinning that causes vision loss over time
Eye cancer (ocular oncology) — treatment is available for cancers that develop within the eye or on the eyelid
Oculoplastic surgery — this type of surgery is performed on the eyelid, eye socket, face or tear ducts
Pediatric ophthalmology and optometry — Ochsner experts treat patients of all ages, including children

An optician is a technician who fits eyeglasses and contact lenses.

An optometrist can perform an eye exam and also diagnose and treat some conditions of the eyes.

An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who can diagnose eye conditions and provide medical or surgical treatment for those problems.

Unsure which eye care professional is right for you? Call us at 504-842-3995.

Vision insurance provides additional coverage for routine eye care including eye exams, prescription eyewear, contact lenses and other vision services. While some medical insurance may provide coverage for eye disease or injury, this coverage is separate from vision insurance. For assistance with vision insurance or to review coverage, call us at 504-842-3995.

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At the Ochsner Vision Center, you can find fashionable eyewear at great prices and easily order contact lenses online. With several convenient locations, we provide personalized care to help you see clearly.