An Answer for Millions with Dry Eye

There are nearly 30 million people in the United States and over 300 million worldwide who have been diagnosed with dry eye. Most have learned to live with eye discomfort and have become dependent on drops or other treatment methods that only offer temporary relief. This has been due to a lack of understanding that the root cause of most dry eye is now known to be a chronic and progressive condition, Meibomian Gland Dysfunction or MGD. MGD affects 86% of all those with Dry Eye and it’s treatable.

Treating MGD with LipiFlow®

While there are multiple choices available for treating MGD, LipiFlow is the only FDA-cleared device for removing gland blockages and restoring gland function. Through advances in the application of Vectored Thermal Pulsation (VTPTM) technology, the LipiFlow treatment utilizes a patented algorithm of heat applied to the inner eyelids and massage to remove the obstructions in your meibomian glands.

Protect Your Vision – Optomap Retinal Scan

Eyecare is excited to introduce a new technology, called the Optomap Retinal Scan. The screening can be done without dilating drops and will help evaluate the overall health of your retina and detect eye diseases such as Diabetes, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration and even Cancer.

It will also identify a presence of any retinal lesions, such as holes, tears or detachments, which can present without any signs or symptoms and can cause permanent vision loss.

Our doctors strongly believe that the Optomap® Retinal Scan is an essential part of your comprehensive eye exam and plan to prescribe it for all patients once per year, as part of your wellness check for eye diseases that, when detected early, can be more effectively treated.

Although the screening is a non-covered service, the nominal fee charged is outweighed by the comfort of knowing your vision is protected. It is important to note that if any disease is present, the scan will become medically indicated and filed with your insurance. You may elect not to have the scan and your exam will proceed with normal dilation.

Eyecare Associates is pleased to announce the addition of Nicholas E Frisard, MD

Dr. Frisard is a life-long resident of New Orleans. He completed both his undergraduate and graduate work at LSU, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences. Dr. Frisard graduated from LSU School of Medicine in 2013. He completed his Internal Medicine Internship at Oschsner Clinic Foundation and his Ophthalmology Residency at LSU.

Dr. Frisard was awarded multiple honors and appointments both during and following his undergraduate and graduate education including being selected as the 2016 Chief Resident of LSU Ophthalmology. He and his wife are very involved in the New Orleans community. The addition of Dr. Frisard to our practice reflects our continuing commitment to excellence and exceptional patient care. His primary focus will be medical treatment of eye disease and cataract and refractive surgery.

Eyecare is pleased to announce the addition of Retinal Specialist Kathy Ta, MD to our retina clinic

Dr. Ta will see patients at the Eyecare location on Wednesday afternoons. Dr. Ta graduated from Tulane University with a Bachelor of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology and received her Doctor of Medicine degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, Shreveport. Dr. Ta completed her Internship in Internal Medicine at Ochsner Clinical Foundation, New Orleans an Ophthalmology Residency at Louisiana State University/Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans and a two year Vitreoretinal Fellowship through The Foundation for Retinal Research/Retina Associates, New Orleans. Dr. Ta received multiple graduate and post graduate honors, is an active member in the community and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Medical Association.

Laser Cataract Surgery

 
Eyecare Associates is proud to offer laser cataract surgery. With the Catalys® Precision Laser System, our eye surgeons have exceptional control over every phase of cataract surgery and can remove cataracts with precision not previously possible. While Eyecare Associates has always provided our patients cataract surgery of the highest standard, the Catalys System® makes the procedure more safe, more comfortable and more predictable in terms of its outcome.

Catalys System Features include:

• Designed specifically for laser assisted cataract surgery
• For patients undergoing cataract surgery for removal of the natural crystalline lens
• Allows the surgeon to provide you with gentle, accurate and customized treatment – 3D imaging
• Many of the steps of cataract surgery that are traditionally performed using handheld instruments can now be completed using the precision of a laser
• If patients desire to see well without glasses following cataract surgery, Catalys allows for tailored treatment that could include precise laser incisions in the cornea along with a specific lens implant type