Treatment of Macular Degeneration and Diabetes is more effective than ever.
Treatment of Macular Degeneration and Diabetes is more effective than ever.
Original black background Amsler Grid is more effective for patients with 20/50 to 20/200 visual acuity (worse vision).
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You will benefit from our inclusive approach to retinal eye care which addresses both retinal and systemic (full body) illness and risks. By tracking microscopic progress visit to visit, we are able to adjust your treatment regimen over time to maintain and improve vision and reduce your risk of vision loss as you age. We witness daily that managing cellular and microvascular factors in the care of retinal Patients can improve outcomes.
The Retina Institute offers Patients expert care and a comprehensive array of technologies. We are proud to have introduced OCT Angiography to the state of Louisiana. The field of Retina is a medical leader in the development of new treatment modalities that provide hope in difficult to manage disorders.
Gulf South residents of Louisiana and Mississippi suffer high numbers retinal disorders including diabetic retinopathy, macular edema, hypertensive retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusions, macular holes, epiretinal membranes (macular pucker or cellophane maculopathy), dystrophies and retinal detachments. With a strong ethic of Patient-centered care, The Retina Institute offers hope against often tenacious retinal disorders.
The Argus II, an artificial retinal prosthesis has helped some regain minimal vision with the use of large external equipment. Artificial photoreceptors may not require this external component. Both modalities offer extremely limited visual improvement.
Future breakthroughs likely will allow our native organic retinal cells to be rescued from degenerative disorders such as macular degeneration. Research is showing this to be possible. The field of Retina is a medical leader in the development of new treatment modalities that provide new hope in difficult to manage disorders.
Visible on exam and fine imaging technologies are signs that correlate with and may even predict your cardiovascular risk. Scientists are applying artificial intelligence to retinal imaging to discover and reduce these risks.
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We are located conveniently at I-10 and N. Causeway Blvd. near Lakeside Mall.
2701 N. Causeway Boulevard, Metairie, Louisiana 70002, United States
Open today | 08:00 am – 04:30 pm |
8am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday
Closed Saturday and Sunday
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Most insurance accepted. Care Credit available.