Having healthy eyes and clear vision is important for functioning in the modern world, so taking good care of your eyes is important. As your Shreveport eye doctor, we can help you care for your eyes in 2017.

Below are some of our best tips for eye care in the New Year.

• Wear sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB protection. UV rays can damage eyes causing problems like cataracts and blindness. Fortunately, many sunglasses now offer UVA and UVB protection. Wearing sunglasses for outdoor activities, even during the spring, winter and fall when the sun is less intense, can protect your eyes and prevent damage from exposure to the sun. If you require corrective lenses, make an appointment to see your Shreveport eye doctor for prescription sunglasses in 2017.
• Update your prescription. Keeping your prescriptions up to date can help ensure visual clarity. If you need glasses or contact lenses, make an appointment to see your eye doctor at least once per year.
• Take out your contacts at night. Unless you have special contacts, it’s important to take out your corrective lenses at night. Removing your contacts will help your eyes get the oxygen they need while giving you a chance to clean your lenses and avoid infection.
• See your optometrist in Shreveport for an annual eye exam. Make an appointment to see your optometrist in Shreveport, even if you have no history of refractive error or eye disease. Seeing your eye doctor will help catch eye problems in their early stages, which can help keep your eyes healthy.

Contact Your Bossier City and Shreveport Eye Doctor

Make a resolution to take good care of your eyes in 2017! Contact Dr. Sam Silverblatt for an eye exam today. We offer comprehensive examinations to help our patients maintain healthy eyes and clear vision.

When you visit an eye doctor in Shreveport to check on your vision, you may find out that you need glasses or corrective lenses. While the glasses that fit your needs best ultimately depend on your personal preferences and lifestyle, you may benefit from designer eyewear that works well with your sense of style. Dr. Sam Silverblatt offers a variety of options to help you get the look you want when you need corrective lenses.

Designer Lenses Offered in Bossier City

Designer eyewear in Bossier City refers to the latest styles and designs that improve the appearance of your face while still fitting in with your clothing and style preferences. At our clinic, we recognize the importance of finding the right glasses. That is why an eye doctor in Shreveport helps you identify the right lenses for your situation and your vision.

During an eye exam, we identify your specific needs. After determining the right prescription for your eyes, we may recommend different glasses and designs to fit your situation and personal preferences. The designer glasses fit in with your style by accessorizing your look while improving your vision.

Working with a Shreveport Optometrist to Select Your Glasses

A Shreveport optometrist helps you select the right glasses based on your prescription and preferences. We may recommend certain shapes and sizes to fit you face and your specific preferences. For example, we may recommend round or oval glasses if you have a square-shaped face or we may suggest aviator glasses if you have a heart-shaped face. Our recommendations depend on your face and your specific needs. We offer a variety of designer eyewear that fits with any style or design idea.

Contact Your Shreveport Optometrist Today!

Creating a look that appeals to your sense of style starts with selecting the right glasses to fit your face and clothing style. Designer eyewear gives you an opportunity to accessorize your look without giving up on your vision and eye care needs. To learn more about your options for designer glasses or for an appointment with an optometrist, call us today.

Are you looking for an eye doctor in Shreveport or Bossier City? Our optometrist, Dr. Sam Silverblatt is well-versed in helping individuals reduce the UV exposure to their eyes.

Reasons to Use Ultraviolet Blocking Lenses

Using ultraviolet blocking lenses can help lower your risk for developing certain eye diseases. This is because UV radiation is harmful to the eyes, especially over the course of our lives. Two of the most common eye diseases that have been linked to UV radiation exposure are cataracts and AMD. However, if you spend a lot of time out in the sun without proper eye protection, you could also develop pinguecula, which are non-cancerous raised yellow areas on the white part of your eyes, and pterygium, which is also called surfers eye. Like pinguecula, pterygium also causes a raised area on the white part of the eye, but it is usually much larger and can lead to other eye problems, like itching and burning sensations or the development of astigmatism.

Limit the UV Exposure to Your Eyes

Limiting the amount of UV light that enters your eyes requires being vigilant. We recommend wearing sunglasses that have protective UV coatings as well as hats. You can also order your prescription glasses with ultraviolet blocking lenses.

If you prefer to wear contacts during the day, Acuvue offers UV-blocking technology in each of their contact lens lines, including their astigmatism contact lenses and daily disposable lenses.

Contact Your Shreveport Eye Doctor Today

To schedule an eye exam for glasses or daily disposable contact lenses or to learn more about protecting your eyes from harmful UV rays, contact your Shreveport eye doctor today at 318-798-4000.

How do you protect your eyes from UV rays?

Contacts are popular with people who require vision-correction eyewear, but even though the little clear discs may all look the same, contact lenses are definitely not “one size fits all.” Our Sherveport eye doctor, Dr. Silverblatt makes sure that any person who comes through their doors looking for Shreveport contact lenses will walk away with the perfect pair that fits their budget, lifestyle, and unique needs!

Shreveport Contact Lenses From Dr. Silverblatt

The first step in selecting the right contacts is to undergo a Shreveport contact lenses exam with our eye doctor team. Dr Silverblatt carefully assesses your vision, measure your eye shape and size, and ask thorough questions about your lifestyle and habits to help determine which type of contacts will be the most effective and comfortable for you.

We May Recommend: 

• Rigid Gas-Permeable Contacts for superior and durable vision correction. You wear this type of contact consistently and this type of lens can help to reduce your risk of eye infection (which tends to be lower with rigid lens use compared to soft lens).
• Soft Contacts for a more comfortable lens that will stay in place better, even during intense physical activity. Soft contacts can also be designed for extended wear, allowing you to leave your contacts in as you sleep and clean/disinfect your lenses less frequently.
• Daily Disposable Contacts if you have seasonal allergies. Environmental allergens, including pollen and pet dander, can accumulate on the surface of contact lenses overtime (even if they are cleaned regularly). This can worsen a person’s dry, itchy, irritated eyes and decrease a person’s tolerance to daily contact lens use. Additionally, some contact lens cleaning solutions contain chemicals and preservatives that can worsen a person’s allergy symptoms and irritate the sensitive ocular surfaces. Fortunately, no cleaning solutions are required with daily disposable contacts. Instead of having to clean and disinfect your lenses every night, you simply discard your used contacts at the end of the day and put on a new pair the following morning. Many contact lens wearers also find daily disposables to be particularly appealing because of their convenience and low-maintenance, even if they don’t suffer from seasonal allergies.
• Specialty Contacts if you have a specific eye health condition, such as chronic dry eye. Specialty contact lenses can also be customized to accommodate “hard-to-fit” unusually shaped eyeballs, or can be bi-focal or tri-focal to correct your vision impairments at any viewing distance. 

Visit Our Optometrists In Shreveport Today!

Dr. Sam Silverblatt O.D., and Dr. Rachel Meyer-Borel, O.D., are proud to be your complete care optometrists in Shreveport, LA, currently welcoming clients from Shreveport, Bossier City, Minden, and surrounding areas. If you’re thinking about trying contacts, then get the right help with our dedicated team.

Call our clinic today at 318-798-4000 to schedule a contact lens exam with an optometrist in Shreveport, or to inquire about our other optometry services.

Silverblatt Eye Clinic is proud to announce its new name! As your eye doctor in Shreveport LA, we recommend that patients see the eye doctor at least once annually for a comprehensive eye exam. With two experienced optometrists and a caring staff, we offer the very best eye care in Shreveport. Below are some of the best reasons to see your eye doctor for an eye exam.

1. Our eye exams involve more than just vision tests. Our eye exams check your eyes for eye diseases and proper eye functionality.
2. Some eye health problems can have serious consequences. Some eye diseases show no symptoms in the early stages but can lead to blindness. In fact, cancer of the eye can even be deadly if not treated. Seeing our experienced, capable eye doctors is the best way to catch these conditions in their early stages.
3. Clear vision is important for safe driving. Our eye exams will help ensure that you can see properly to drive.
4. Getting your prescription updated on an annual basis helps ensure that your corrective lenses still meet your needs. If you have corrective lenses, our eye exams can help ensure that your glasses or contacts are right for your level of refractive error.
5. Getting your eyes examined can keep you up to date on the latest advancements in eye care and eye disease treatments. Seeing the eye doctor can help ensure that your conditions are treated in the very best way possible.

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We provide the following services to our patients:

• Contact lenses and contact lens exams
• Eyeglasses including Styleyes Eyewear
• Sunglasses
• Comprehensive eye exams
• LASIK testing
• Postoperative LASIK care
• Glaucoma
• Computer vision treatment
• Dry eye treatment
• …and much more!

Contact Your Optometrist in Shreveport!

Silverblatt Eye Clinic serves patients in Bossier City, Minden, and the surrounding areas! To make an eye appointment with your optometrist in Shreveport, contact us today at 318-771-7590.

Whether acute or chronic, dry eyes can be extremely uncomfortable and distracting. If you’ve been looking for optometrist in Shreveport who can help you manage your dry eye symptoms, then come visit the Silverblatt Eye Clinic where our eye doctor, Dr. Sam Silverblatt offers quality, professionalism, and customized care to all their patients.

What Are The Symptoms Of Dry Eye?

Believe it or not, dry eye is not the only symptom of dry eye condition! There are actually several other symptoms that people notice when they have an acute or chronic bout of dry eyes, including:

• Red, itchy, burning, and/or swollen eyes
• A feeling of grittiness in the eye or something stuck in the eye
• Hypersensitivity to light
• Excessive watery discharge (often clear) that can leave a crusty residue overnight

Of course, not every person who suffers from dry eye will have the exact same symptoms. Plus, the severity, duration, and type of dry eyes will vary greatly depending on what’s causing your dry eye condition.

What Causes Dry Eyes?

Dry eyes can be caused by a wide number of factors. The most common causes  include:

• Anything that causes a reduction in the quality and/or amount of tears normally produced by your tear glands (including a condition known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca)
• Too much time in front of a computer screen or television
• Smoking or being around smoke
• Allergies
• Age-related changes including menopause
• Side effects to certain medications

Dry eyes can also occur as a complication of another underlying health condition including inflammatory arthritis and diabetes

How We Can Treat Your Dry Eyes

It’s important to have an optometrist evaluate your condition to determine the underlying cause, which will help guide treatment. 

Dr. Silverblatt may prescribe a variety of dry eye treatment to manage your symptoms (and address the underlying cause of your symptoms), including:

• Medicated eye drops
• Patient education to ensure proper hygiene and symptom relief (including cold compresses on the eyes and thorough hand-washing before/after touching the eyes)
• Prescription glasses (in lieu of contact lenses, which may not be comfortable)

Certain people may require surgery to address their dry eyes and decreased tear film (the protective layer of tears that normally is present on the outside of your eyes, which keep your eyes moist and nourished). In this case, our optometrists in Shreveport can help manage your pre- and post-operative care.

Get Quality Dry Eye Treatment Today With A Shreveport Eye Doctor!

In need of professional and quality dry eye treatment near you? Call Silverblatt Eye Clinic at 318-798-4000 to schedule an appointment with a Shreveport eye doctor today! We look forward to meeting with you!

Do you need an eye exam or are you thinking of switching from glasses to contact lenses? Learn what the difference is between a contact lens exam and our comprehensive eye exam. 

What To Expect From An Eye Exam in Shreveport

During an eye exam in Shreveport, our eye doctor checks your overall eye health. We want to make sure your eyes exhibit no signs of eye diseases, from macular degeneration to glaucoma. After checking the health of your eyes, we examine your eye function. Not only do we check for problems with near or far vision, but we evaluate how the eyes work together. 

What to Expect When Getting Contact Lenses

A contact lens exam is not a substitute for an eye exam, but a supplement to it. Since contact lenses sit on the eye, we need to make sure the fit is perfect between the contact lenses and your eyes. If we were to give you contact lenses that were too big, we would scratch the eye. 

Our eye doctor will check your vision with several tests, to determine which type of contact lenses will work best for you. We will also measure your eyes since the fit is critical. 

Before we give you trial lenses, we’ll walk you through the options for lens types. Some patients want the convenience of daily disposable lenses, which can be thrown out each night. Others prefer the cost savings of traditional lenses, which are worn for an extended time period before they are replaced. 

Whether you come in for an eye exam, contact lens exam, or both, you will receive the same personalized attention from our optometrists. We’re here to answer any questions and help you select the perfect frames or contact lenses. 

Visit our Shreveport Eye Doctor!

Whether you’re ready for contacts or simply having your annual eye test, our Shreveport eye doctor, Dr. Sam Silverblatt is here for you. Reserve your appointment with us online or by calling our eye care clinic at 318-798-4000. We look forward to meeting with you!

The belief that it is difficult for patients with astigmatism to find comfortable, well-fit contact lenses is an idea of the past. Thanks to advances in optometry and modern technologies, today patients with all types of eye conditions and corrective lens requirements have a selection of different lenses available to choose from. At Silverblatt Eye Clinic, our eye doctor in Shreveport is pleased to announce that we offer patients with astigmatism 1-Day Acuvue Moist for Astigmatism. 

Our Optometrist Discusses the Advantages of 1-Day Acuvue Moist for Astigmatism

A perfect option for patients reluctant to wear contacts due to their daily maintenance and storage requirements, 1-Day Acuvue Moist for Astigmatism allows patients to wear a fresh pair of lenses comfortably all day and throw them away at night. These daily wear lenses not only provide comfort to patients with irregular eye shape while correcting astigmatism, nearsightedness, and farsightedness but also provide an exceptional level of UV protection for your eyes. They also feature a specially developed wetting agent embedded in each lens for long-lasting moisture and sharp vision. Available in boxes of 30 or 90 lenses, our optometrist and insurance processor will work with you to decide which quantity will be the best option for you. 

Schedule an Appointment for Shreveport Contact Lenses

At Silverblatt Eye Clinic, we offer patients a complete selection of contact lenses including our 1-Day Acuvue Moist for Astigmatism and a range of hard to fit and cosmetic lens options. If you have astigmatism and are interested in learning more about your choices regarding our selection of Shreveport contact lenses, we encourage you to contact our office or schedule a contact lens evaluation with one of our skilled optometrists at (318) 798-4000 today. 

Have you ever tried daily contact lenses? 

Flying your Learjet up to Nova Scotia (Not Required) 

On August 21, 2017, a solar eclipse will be visible across the United States, and you can be sure that millions will be looking up to the sky to get a glimpse of this spectacular sight. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon traverses the sun, moving between the earth and the sun. During a solar eclipse, the sky goes dark and it is possible to see the sun’s corona peaking out from behind the moon. If you want to observe the solar eclipse, flying your  Learjet up to Nova Scotia (Not Required); you can see from our clinic. Our eye doctor in Shreveport, Dr. Sam Silverblatt will be hosting a Solar Eclipse Celebration complete with special eclipse viewing glasses, Moon Pies, Sun Drop, and Sunny Delight. We invite everyone to stop by our office to participate in the festivities and witness one of nature’s greatest spectacles, the solar eclipse. 

Safely View the Solar Eclipse with These Tips from Our Shreveport Optometrist

When in the path of a total solar eclipse, it is only safe to view the eclipse without protective eyewear during a total eclipse. Shreveport is outside of this solar eclipse’s path, so special eyewear should be worn throughout the entire partial eclipse viewing to prevent sun-damaging your eyes. According to the  American Optometric Association, sunglasses, home-made filters, or dark lenses are not sufficient protection. Eclipse viewing glasses will be available at our eclipse celebration courtesy of our Shreveport optometrist. 

Stop by the Krewe Eyewear Trunk Show After the Party

On August 21st, we will also feature the up-and-coming New Orleans brand, Krewe. Krewe offers high-fashion men’s and women’s sunglasses and optical frames which can be customized to your lens prescription. Drop in for a special Krewe Trunk Show after the solar eclipse. For more information about Krewe Eyewear or our celebration, contact the office at (318) 798-4000.

Here at Silverblatt Eye Clinic, our Shreveport optometrist hears a lot of misconceptions about wearing contact lenses, which can keep many patients feeling trapped into wearing traditional eyeglasses. Here are some common myths about contact lenses debunked by our eye doctor.

MYTH #1: There’s no need to see an optometrist for colored or costume contact lenses.

You absolutely DO need to see an optometry specialist for even non-prescription contacts to ensure a proper fit even if they are just lenses to complement a costume or to change eye colors.

MYTH #2: Ordering contacts online without a prescription is safe.

This is 100 percent false. There are online retailers that sell contacts without prescriptions, but these businesses are operating illegally and often don’t follow regulations that ensure you get sanitized contacts that aren’t expired.

MYTH #3: It’s okay to share contacts with friends and family if they aren’t prescription.

Sharing contacts is an excellent way to experience infections due to cross-contamination, so our optometrist advises against doing so.

MYTH #4: People with dry eyes cannot wear contacts comfortably.

While historically true, today there are several moisturizing lenses that can be appropriate for dry eye sufferers to comfortably wear.

MYTH #5: Contact lenses are expensive.

Contacts are actually very affordable, and our eye doctor can help you choose a type that’s appropriate for your needs and within your budget.

MYTH #6: Contacts cannot be worn by those with astigmatism or multifocal vision.

Just about any type of vision issues can be corrected with contact lenses today, including once hard-to-fit cases such as myopia and astigmatism.

MYTH #7: Contact lenses pop out of the eye and get lost too easily.

Properly fitting contact lenses rarely fall out of the eyes. However, contacts that are older and those that have been allowed to dry out can easily fall out and get lost. Proper maintenance and care are essential.

Call Silverblatt Eye Clinic in Shreveport Today!

Here at Silverblatt Eye Clinic in Shreveport, our eye doctor and optometry team can help you see the world more clearly with glasses or contacts. Contact our optometrist today at 318-798-4000 today to schedule an appointment.