Ochsner's Ophthalmology Department offers individualized diagnosis and treatment by specialists who are dedicated to the clinical and surgical care of eye problems, as well as medical education and research of eye disorders and their treatments. The department offers a full range of services from routine examination and the fitting of contact lenses to the treatment of advanced eye disease and corrective surgery.
It also provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for patients of all ages. The ophthalmology staff functions as a group practice with complementing interests in the structure and function of the eye. Most cases are discussed as a group prior to making recommendations for the best course of therapy. Ochsner resources include the availability of specialists in virtually every medical discipline as well as access to the most advanced research and technology. If your doctor needs to consult with another specialist, he or she can do so quickly and easily to provide you with the convenience of continued quality care.
