Education Center
A growing library of resources to help you learn more about conditions and questions concerning your visual health.
Getting Started
Answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Welcome to the Louisiana Eye & Laser Center Education Center. Below are links to informational pages about parts of the eye or important terms related to optometry, ophthalmology, and eye care. There are also Frequently Asked Questions that we receive from patients at our locations across Central Louisiana.
Eye Care Term Dictionary
Below are links to pages with information about common terminology associated with eye care.
EYE CARE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I Get New Prescription Lenses In My Same Frames?
Many patients are hesitant to replace their frames when they get a new prescription. Glasses often become more than just part of your look –
November 26, 2019
How Can I Keep My Glasses From Smudging?
Feel like your glasses are always smudged or dirty? You’re not alone! Many people who wear glasses have a hard time keeping their lenses clean
November 22, 2019
How Often Should I Get New Glasses?
Not sure if you need new glasses? LA Eye and Laser is here to help you figure out if it’s time to change your
November 22, 2019
Can I Get A Glasses Prescription Filled Without A New Exam?
Got a glasses prescription, but no glasses? Well the good news is that you’re not alone and you probably don’t need a new eye exam.
November 22, 2019
Can Cataracts Grow Back After Removal?
Cataract surgery is a very common procedure that usually takes ten minutes or less and has a reasonable recovery time. Some of our cataract patients
October 29, 2019
Why Can’t I Sleep On My Side After Cataract Surgery?
Cataracts are a common issue with older adults, smokers, individuals with previous eye injuries, or those who have spent significant time in the sun. Surgery
October 28, 2019
How Do I Know If My Glasses Are Too Tight?
Finally! After all of the searching, trying on and comparing glasses you’ve got those perfect frames – only now they don’t feel quite right. Sure,
October 28, 2019
When can I go swimming after cataract surgery?
Cataract surgery has become an extremely routine treatment for those suffering from vision reduction due to cataracts. Cataracts are a common issue with older adults,
October 28, 2019
$250 per eye for LASIK – Too Good To Be True?
LASIK surgery can be a life-changing event that permanently reshapes the cornea to correct vision. As potential LASIK patients begin to research surgeons to perform
July 25, 2019
Protect Your Eyes This Summer…And All Year Long
The summer is here and people of all ages are outside having fun and enjoying the hot weather. We remember to protect our skin from
July 1, 2019
Is it Aging Eyes or a Cataract?
Changes in your vision are a natural part of the aging process. As many people get older, they find they need more light to read or
June 6, 2019
Louisiana Eye & Laser Center Announces Expansion in Monroe, LA
Respected cataract and refractive surgeons John Cooksey, MD, and Richard Apt, MD, join Louisiana Eye & Laser at the new location Alexandria, LA (January
January 4, 2019
