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
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
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
Don’t Let Your Flex Spending Dollars Disappear!
Glaucoma – The Silent Thief of Sight Early Detection Is Key! Know the Facts About Glaucoma: • Develops slowly with no noticeable vision loss or
November 19, 2018
Eyes are the Window to Your Soul
William Shakespeare once wrote, “The eyes are the window to your soul”. After twenty years of practicing Ophthalmology in Central Louisiana, I can unequivocally say
October 10, 2018
