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Do your eyes feel dry, itchy, or irritated? Although these symptoms are uncomfortable, it’s more common than you think for your eyes to feel drier than they should sometimes.  When you don’t get enough water, or you’re in an extremely dry place, your eyes can struggle to produce tears or keep them on the surface… Read More

Age-related eye conditions are highly prevalent. With age, vision changes as chemicals in the body change.  Some age-related eye conditions are more common than others. As you age, you’re at higher risk for glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy to name a few.  Your risk of developing cataracts is far higher than any other eye… Read More

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common eye condition often diagnosed in childhood. Children and adults with myopia often need prescription glasses or contact lenses to correct their vision.  However, myopia can become more severe over time. This usually happens in children, as their eyesight is still changing as they continue growing.  As a result, their… Read More

Have you or a loved one recently received a glaucoma diagnosis? Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in adults over 60.  Developing glaucoma doesn’t necessarily mean going blind. Although glaucoma does not currently have a cure, it is manageable with several treatments.  But the reason that glaucoma is a leading cause of… Read More

Williamson Eye Center was the first eye clinic in Louisiana to use the DURYSTA implant to treat Glaucoma! The DURYSTA™ implant represents a potential paradigm shift in the way we treat Glaucoma as it is the first sustained drug release implant which can be used to lower eye pressure. Instead of having to use daily… Read More

Holiday Office Hours: Closed Monday, December 26th and Monday, January 2, 2022 From all of us at Williamson Eye Center, we wish you the happiest of holidays! Thank you for being a loyal patient and for supporting us in doing what we love most… changing the way people see the world.  In case you’ve missed it,… Read More

You need to have your eyes examined, no matter who you are or your age. Keeping your eyes healthy is essential, and vision-stealing eye conditions are more common than you think. The older you are, the more your risk for these eye conditions increases.  Therefore, you should start seeing your ophthalmologist for eye exams more… Read More

Are you finally going to try out contact lenses? Contact lenses can be a great alternative to traditional glasses. There are a lot of different kinds of contact lenses to choose from, made from many types of materials and made to be worn for different periods. Your eye doctor will help you determine what kind… Read More

Do you need cataract surgery? A critical component of the procedure is the IOL you choose. IOL, short for an intraocular lens, is an artificial lens that replaces your eye’s natural lens. Cataract surgery involves removing your natural lens where a cataract has formed and replacing it with an IOL. There are several kinds of… Read More

Have you decided it’s time to have cataract surgery? Cataract surgery is the only way to remove cataracts and restore your clear vision. But you may be wondering how you can prepare before having the procedure. You may be anxious or nervous if you don’t understand what to expect. Luckily, cataract surgery is one of… Read More