Wow, 2019 has been an incredible year! As we enter 2020 we thought we’d take some time to celebrate our top 9 moments from 2019: 1. We opened a new office. This is one of our biggest accomplishments of the year! We now have over 14,000 square feet of clinic and optical retail space right… Read More

Did you know that the leading cause of blindness and vision impairment in working-age Americans is from diabetes?  Diabetic Retinopathy is the most prevalent and visually significant disease of the eye in this group of patients. It affects both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics. According to the CDC, from 2010 to 2050, the number… Read More

  The Williamson Eye Center is pleased to announce that our very own Dr. Blake Williamson has become the first eye doctor in Louisiana to utilize the iStent® Inject procedure for the management of glaucoma symptoms. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness, often referred to as “the silent thief of sight”. Glaucoma occurs… Read More

There are many reasons that people exercise – increased energy, weight loss, and several additional benefits. But have you ever heard how regular exercise can keep your eyes on their A game? Here is how regular exercise is helping your vision! Living a sedentary lifestyle can put you at risk of developing conditions like cataracts,… Read More

With the long months of Winter coming to an end – we are all ready for it to be spring. But the rising temperatures also come with an increase of pollen and with that comes the negative side effects of spring allergies. You have probably found yourself, a victim, to spring allergies and the annoying… Read More

Chances are you or someone you know has dealt with an irritating, common eye condition known as pink eye or conjunctivitis. If you have never had any first-hand experience with the side effects of pink eye, it is when your eye becomes infected and can be caused by a virus, bacteria, or an allergy. Pink… Read More

We all have a couple bad habits that we can’t seem to kick – whether it is biting your fingernails or skipping flossing we are all guilty of something. But what if you found out your bad habits were affecting your eye health? We are here to help! Here are 4 bad habits that could… Read More

It is important to ensure that you are eating foods that are good for your overall health as well as your eye health! I’m sure you’ve heard to eat more carrots if you want strong eyes or fill your diet with leafy greens but what are you eating that could be harming your eye health?… Read More

There are many scenarios you may find yourself in where you are at risk for an eye injury. Whether you are playing a sport, handling chemicals, or in the way of any foreign objects you could find yourself dealing with an eye injury. Don’t worry – they are common and with the right information and… Read More