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You may notice our sign at North Causeway and I-10.

This is the future site of our Main Office.

 Our current Metairie Location is:  2821 Richland Avenue.


The premier New Orleans provider of medical and surgical treatment for retinal eye disorders, including diabetic retinopathy, hypertensive retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusions, macular holes, epiretinal membranes (macular pucker or cellophane maculopathy), and retinal detachments.

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retina institute ebrahim diabetes diabetic macular detachment new orleans metairie jefferson chalmette, violet, abita, mandeville, covington, slidell, pearl river, hammond, baton rouge, gonzales, laplace, gretna marrero harvey kenner gulfport biloxi ocean springs STEM CELL, CLINICAL STUDIES, RESEARCH, RETINITIS PIGMENTOSA, STARGARDT'S, MACULAR DEGENERATION, DIABETIC MACULAR EDEMA, DIABETIC REINOPATHY, RETINAL VEIN OCCLUSION, macular holes, epiretinal membranes (macular pucker or cellophane retinopathy), and retinal detachments
 
BULLETINS:
-Stem cells and electronics are the new frontiers in retinal surgery.
-Eylea (VEGF-trap, aflibercept) is now available for macular degeneration.
-For diabetics, regular follow up and treatment are proven to save vision.

-Avastin/Lucentis found effective for a number of retinal disorders.
-High blood pressure can cause serious vision loss.
-Floaters or flashes can signal retinal detachments.
-Blurry vision may be more than a need for glasses - a retinal exam will rule out disease.

AMSLER GRID TEST:
View one eye at a time at 14 inches.
Please call immediately if lines are wavy or missing.
Not a substitute for examination.


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For healthier vision, call today for an appointment:
Metairie - Main Office:  (504) 455-0500
Northshore:  (985) 871-9920
Westbank:  (504) 328-1960
Gulfport:  (228) 328-0972
Bookmark us on your phone for easy dialing at retina.tel. 
We accept most insurance including Blue Cross, Humana, and Medicare.