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Williamson Eye Center

A Legacy of Excellence in Louisiana

Eye Doctors and Ophthalmologists at Williamson Eye Center

For over half a century three generations of the Williamson family have been taking care of patients in the greater Baton Rouge area, and have served as the trusted provider for all their vision care needs. Whether it’s general eye exams, glasses and contact fittings, or state of the art vision correction surgery our team of 10 doctors and over 100 nurses, technicians, and staff are dedicated to providing you with world class eye care as well as a great customer experience.
 

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With six locations to serve you, transforming your vision to the best it’s ever been is always within reach. Having performed hundreds of thousands of eye surgeries and having pioneered many of the procedures and technologies used in vision correction, Williamson Eye is uniquely qualified to help you reach your visual goals. This is why Williamson Eye has been selected as one of the top practices in the United States by “Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today” magazine. Come experience the care you deserve and see why everyone from local celebrities to professional athletes to other eye doctors themselves have trusted their eyes to us. Come transform how you see the world with Williamson Eye.

Vision Correction Options for all ages

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Good eye health starts early. It is important to monitor and track vision changes during this stage of life by having regular eye exams. Laser vision correction is not recommended until eye prescriptions have stabilized, generally between ages 18-21.

Trouble seeing near and/or far objects? Eyeglasses and contact lenses can temporarily correct nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.

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Age 18-40 Young Adults

Sports, outdoor adventures, traveling and just wanting to feel confident without the hassles of glasses and contacts are motivators to having laser vision correction during this stage of life.

Trouble seeing near and/or far objects? LASIK is a safe and effective way to improve vision and reduce dependence on glasses and contacts.

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Age 41-60 Middle Years

During this stage of life, we are busy with work, sports and taking care of our growing family. Knowing we don't have to live with glasses and contacts is very appealing! On top of everything else going on, in our 40s, another vision change occurs - dependency on reading glasses.

Trouble seeing near and/or far objects or reading fine print? At this stage of life, vision correction can correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and the need for reading glasses.

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Age 60+ Adults

As we continue to mature, we notice changes in the quality of our vision due to the natural hardening and yellowing of the lens in our eye, also known as cataracts. Cataracts are a natural aging phenomenon that will affect everyone, even those who had LASIK earlier in life. We specialize in laser cataract surgery and advanced lens implants designed to reduce or eliminate your need for glasses at all distances after surgery.

Trouble seeing clearly? At this stage of life, laser cataract surgery can correct cataracts.

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Vision Correction for All Ages

Celebrity Testimonials

Paul Manieri
Hall of Fame Baseball Coach
Paul Manieri
Hall of Fame Baseball Coach
"To read without glasses, or to drive and see street signs has been so gratifying. I can't think of anything more important than my vision. Laser Cataract Surgery has been a life changing experience for me."
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Devin White
All-American Linebacker
Devin White
All-American Linebacker
"I recommend LASIK to everybody. It's going to be a big trend for people who want to get out of glasses and contacts. Recovery was so fast and my vision is perfect. LASIK was a blessing and I'm glad I got it."
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Warren Morris
Pro Baseball Player and National Championship Winner
Warren Morris
Pro Baseball Player and National Championship Winner
"As a high level athlete, wearing contacts was tough. After LASIK, I can see how much easier things are without having to worry about glasses and contacts. 10 years in, and my vision is still great! I recommend Williamson because I trust the doctors and they have great technology."
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Matt Moscana
ESPN Radio Host
Matt Moscana
ESPN Radio Host
"I was seeing 20/10 one week after LASIK surgery. I didn't even know it was possible to see better than 20/20! I was always told I wasn't a candidate and I was too scared of the laser. Having LASIK was one of the best decisions I've ever made."
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Bladeless LASIK

Thanks to advanced bladeless LASIK technology and nationally recognized expert surgeons at Williamson Eye, our patients are experiencing their best vision and enjoy living life without the hassle of glasses and contact lenses.

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Custom Lens Replacement

Many patients in their 40s and 50s have enjoyed good vision for years but are now having to rely on reading glasses for near vision and may have been told they aren't a candidate for LASIK.

With a custom lens replacement, patients are able to enjoy great vision without glasses at distances near, far and everywhere in between while eliminating the need for cataract surgery in the future.

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Laser Cataract Surgery

Laser cataract surgery offers an unparalleled level of precision and accuracy that is unmatched by older techniques done by hand. This technology matched with some of Louisiana’s most experienced cataract surgeons makes surgery at Williamson Eye a life changing experience.

If you have glared vision, cloudiness, trouble seeing at night and are above the ages of 45 you could be a candidate for Cataract Surgery.

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Glaucoma Surgery

Glaucoma, commonly known as the 'Silent Thief of Sight', describes a group of diseases caused by elevated pressure inside the eye. It is the leading cause of blindness in the United States.

The Williamson Eye Center is proud to offer a variety of treatment options available to manage glaucoma symptoms and slow the progression of the disease. We offer a variety of Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgeries (MIGS) that reduce incidences of complication and can help patients reduce their dependence on eye drops for glaucoma.

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Baton Rouge's Most Trusted
Eye Doctors

Drs. Charles, William, and Blake Williamson, along with Dr. Matthew Smith and Dr. Blake Booth, are experts in laser vision correction techniques to reduce the need for glasses or contacts at any age.

Charles Williamson
M.D.
Founder
Medical Director
Charles Williamson
M.D.
Charles Williamson is a board-certified ophthalmic surgeon and the medical/surgical director of the Williamson Eye Center. Dr. Williamson has been in practice for over 35 years.
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Blake Williamson
M.D., M.P.H., M.S.
President
Managing Partner
Blake Williamson
M.D., M.P.H., M.S.
Dr. Blake K. Williamson, MD, MPH, MS is a third generation eye doctor who will continue on the tradition and legacy of his family, which has been taking care of the great people of Louisiana for nearly 70 years.
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William Williamson
M.D.
Eye Physician
Cataract Surgeon
William Williamson
M.D.
Dr. William "Bill" Williamson is a board-certified ophthalmic physician and surgeon at the Williamson Eye Center. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Outpatient Ophthalmic Surgery Society.
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Matthew Smith
M.D.
Eye Physician
Cataract and LASIK surgeon
Mathew Smith
M.D.
Dr. Matthew Smith is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Williamson Eye Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Smith specializes in cataract and refractive surgery, glaucoma treatment, and performing glaucoma surgery.
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Blake Booth
M.D.
Eye Physician
Cataract and LASIK Surgeon
Blake Booth
M.D.
Dr. Blake Booth practices comprehensive ophthalmology, specializing in cataract and refractive eye surgery. Dr. Booth aims to provide highly personalized, quality care.
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Clayton Patrick
M.D.
Eye Physician
Cataract Surgeon
Clayton Patrick
M.D.
Dr. Clayton Patrick is a board-certified ophthalmologist and specializes in cataract and refractive surgery. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology, as well as a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.
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