Q&A With Dr. Jackson on Diabetic Eye Exams

Q&A With Dr. Jackson on Diabetic Eye Exams

Annual exams for New Orleans patients with diabetes can help detect and prevent serious eye conditions. Our optometrist Dr. Monique Jackson, who earned her Doctor of Optometry in 2015 from the University of Houston, has mastered several optometry specialties,...
Does Medicaid Cover Contact Lenses?

Does Medicaid Cover Contact Lenses?

Explore Vision Care Services and Benefits Offered at Our Mid-City, New Orleans Eye Clinic Medicaid is federal health insurance that aims to extend coverage for low-income families, including children. Eligibility is based on income level, and service coverage varies...
How to Get Over Your Fear of Inserting Contact Lenses

How to Get Over Your Fear of Inserting Contact Lenses

Our New Orleans Optometrist Advises Being Informed, Taking It Slow We agree: Touching your eyes is usually not the most pleasant or comfortable sensation, especially if you are new to wearing contact lenses. Though rare, some people even experience an eye-touch...
Can You Wear Contacts With Keratoconus?

Can You Wear Contacts With Keratoconus?

Scleral lenses can provide many benefits for our New Orleans patients with keratoconus. Eye diseases can cause serious damage and even blindness if left untreated. That’s why a comprehensive evaluation of your eye health is so important. One such disease is...
Tips for Preventing Digital Eye Strain

Tips for Preventing Digital Eye Strain

Reduce Eye Irritation Without Eliminating Screen Time According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), workers spend an average of seven hours a day on the computer. Long hours spent staring at a computer screen, smartphone, e-reader, or tablet can result in...
When Should Your Child See an Optometrist?

When Should Your Child See an Optometrist?

Seeing Your New Orleans Eye Doctor Early Can Help Ensure a Lifetime of Healthy Vision Children need regular eye examinations, beginning at an early age. At Eyes on Canal, we recommend that a child’s vision be checked before the age of one, and then again at ages...