Welcome to the Department of Ophthalmology. Our department provides comprehensive, state-of-the-art management of all disorders of the eye, eyelids, and orbit. We deliver the highest level of medical and surgical treatment of cataracts, glaucoma, all retinal disorders including diabetes, ocular tumors, pediatric eye disease, ocular muscle disease, and neuro-ophthalmology. Additionally, we provide a full range of oculoplastic treatments and services, as well as, refractive surgery.

Our department also offers a three year ACGME accredited Ophthalmology Residency training program. This program trains residents in diverse academic and clinical settings and provides care at the Academic Medical Center at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport and Overton Brooks Veterans Administration Medical Center in Shreveport, La, as well as, the Monroe Medical Center at Ochsner LSU Health in Monroe, LA. Our surgical training rivals the top programs and graduates typically far exceed the national average in surgical volume.

In addition to providing broad general comprehensive ophthalmologic care, our department also provides consultative services to referring physicians covering the following subspecialties:

• Cornea and external disease
• Glaucoma
• Neuro-ophthalmology
• Retina and vitreal disorders
• Ophthalmic plastics
• Orbital disease
• Pediatric ophthalmology

Louisiana State University Health Shreveport (LSUHS) strives to cultivate a diverse and inclusive culture that supports equity, acceptance, and respect for the differences in others. The institution is committed to achieving excellence in fulfilling its mission by utilizing the rich talents of individuals who contribute different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to the work and learning environment and who reflect the varied populations of Louisiana. As such, the institution adopts a definition of diversity that embraces a broad spectrum of human expression and characteristics that include but are not limited to race, ethnicity, gender/gender identity, social and cultural attributes, abilities, sexual orientation, religion, rural or metropolitan background, military or veteran status, and age. In addition, diversity also includes life experiences, record of service, and other talents and personal attributes that enhance the work and learning atmosphere. LSUHS is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse community through the recruitment, enrollment, hiring, and retention/graduation of students, faculty, staff, and leadership who meet this definition of diversity.