3 Best Eye Doctors in Shreveport, LA

“Dr. Wyche T. Coleman finished his medical degree and ophthalmology residency at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. He was the second surgeon in Louisiana to be certified to perform laser cataract surgery using the LenSx system. His areas of interest include premium intraocular lens/ cataract surgery, custom LASIK, custom PRK, refractive lens exchange, and general eye care for patients with diabetes, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. He uses the latest state-of-the-art surgical techniques in cataract and intraocular lens implant surgery. He practices at WK Eye Surgery Center. The center has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration.”

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“Dr. Stephen W. Lewis completed his optometric training at Southern College of Optometry. He joined Steen-Hall Eye Institute and worked for over 25 years. He is a board member of the Association of Regulating Boards of Optometry, the Optometry Association of Louisiana, and the Southwest Council of Optometry. Dr. Stephen W. Lewis is currently practicing at Wk Eye Institute North. He has over 37 years of experience in this optometric field. Dr. Stephen specializes in Eye Examinations for the entire family, including glasses and contact lenses, diagnosis and medical treatment of eye disease, and management of pre and post-LASIK surgery patients. In addition, he treats various medical eye conditions such as glaucoma and provides comprehensive eye care, including prescribing glasses and fitting contact lenses. The WK Eye Institute has seven doctors who are well-trained in eye treatment. The clinic is also located in the south and Pierremont to make the patient comfortable.”

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“Dr. Russ Van Norman graduated from medical school. He finished his internship and ophthalmology residency at LSUHSC. Dr. Van Norman embarked on a two-year fellowship in Cornea/External Disease and Refractive surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern. Dr. Russ Van is a member of the American Medical Association, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the Cornea Society, and the Shreveport Medical Society. He formerly practiced as the Northwest Louisiana Lions Eye Bank Medical Director. He is currently practicing at Shreveport Eye Specialists. Dr. Russ Van has performed over 20,000 ophthalmic procedures, including cataract removal, laser cataract surgery, premium IOLs, LASIK, Advanced Surface Ablations, and sophisticated anterior segment procedures. He also has extensive glaucoma practices that include performing laser glaucoma surgery.”

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