Introducing iDesign Refractive Studio at Williamson Eye Center
With so many options offered for LASIK technology, it’s easy to find your head spinning while you’re trying to understand it all. One thing is certain though, not all LASIK is the same. At the Williamson Eye Center, our mission has always been to provide the latest technology for our patients. For us, that means… Read More
Diabetes and your Eyes: FAQs and Important Tips for Preventing Permanent Vision Loss
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
Adopting Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) at the Williamson Eye Center
The doctors at Williamson Eye Center are always busy adopting new procedures and learning new techniques. Frequently treating patients with both cataracts and concomitant glaucoma, Dr. Charles Williamson, Dr. Blake Williamson, Dr. Blake Booth, and Dr. Matthew Smith decided to bring MIGS (microinvasive glaucoma surgery) to Williamson Eye Center — furthering our mission of providing… Read More
Dr. Blake Williamson First Louisiana Eye Surgeon to Use iStent for Glaucoma Management – The Smallest Medical Device Ever Implanted
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
Exercise and Your Eye Health
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
