The 20 Best Cataract Doctors Near Me in Monroe, LA

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Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 249 doctor with experience in Cataract near Monroe, LA. Of these, 100 are Experienced, 94 are Advanced and 55 are Distinguished.

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249 providers found
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract
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    Willis Knighton Eye Institute North

    2611 Greenwood Rd, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-216-8526
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    Wyche Coleman-Iii is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Coleman-Iii is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Astigmatism, Glaucoma, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Coleman-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract
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    Wilis Knighton Eye Institute Pierremont

    7607 Youree Dr, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-389-8380
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    Christopher Shelby is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Shelby is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Pterygium. Dr. Shelby is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract
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    Willis Knighton Zaffater Eye Center

    2449 Hospital Dr Ste 460, 
    Bossier City, LA 
    318-381-8503
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    Norman Zaffater is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Zaffater is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Allergic Conjunctivitis, Cataract, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Zaffater is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Keith E. Kellum
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Keith E. Kellum
    Ophthalmology
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    Southern Eye Institute

    446 Corporate Dr, 
    Houma, LA 
    985-872-5577
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    Keith Kellum is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Kellum is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Optic Atrophy Type 1. Dr. Kellum is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. David D. Bryan
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. David D. Bryan
    Ophthalmology
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    WK Eye Institute Pierremont

    7607 Youree Dr, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-771-7096
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    David Bryan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Bryan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Interstitial Keratitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract. Dr. Bryan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Advanced in Cataract
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    WK Eye Institute Pierremont

    7607 Youree Dr, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-545-4581
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    James Swearingen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Swearingen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chalazion, Dry Eye Syndrome, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. Dr. Swearingen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Ashley A. Wheat
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Ashley A. Wheat
    Ophthalmology
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    WK Eye Institute Pierremont

    7607 Youree Dr, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-389-8457
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    Ashley Wheat is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Wheat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Entropion, Eyelid Bump, and Chalazion. Dr. Wheat is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract
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    Louisiana Eye And Laser Center

    231 Windermere Blvd, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
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    Michael Redmond is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Redmond is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Redmond is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Thomas C. Norton
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Thomas C. Norton
    Ophthalmology
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    Louisiana Eye And Laser Center

    231 Windermere Blvd, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
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    Thomas Norton is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Norton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Kallikrein Hypertension, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Norton is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Eric R. Reish
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Eric R. Reish
    Ophthalmology
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    Louisiana Eye And Laser Center

    231 Windermere Blvd, 
    Alexandria, LA 
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    Eric Reish is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Reish is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Pterygium. Dr. Reish is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract
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    Outpatient Surgery Center For Sight

    550 Connell Park Ln, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    225-924-2020
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    Blake Williamson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Williamson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Interstitial Keratitis, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Williamson is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract
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    Optics Unlimited Inc

    720 Cypress St, 
    Sulphur, LA 
    337-625-8948
    Languages Spoken:
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    Charles Thompson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Sulphur, Louisiana. Dr. Thompson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pterygium, Cataract, Neurotrophic Keratitis, and Glaucoma. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. William J. Read
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. William J. Read
    Ophthalmology
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    Read Eye Center A Medical Corp.

    2600 Tower Dr Ste 111, 
    Monroe, LA 
    318-387-3881
    Languages Spoken:
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    William Read is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Read is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Choroid Plexus Carcinoma. Dr. Read is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract
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    Louisiana Eye And Laser Center

    231 Windermere Blvd, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
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    Patrick Redmond is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Redmond is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Blepharitis. Dr. Redmond is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract
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    Ambulatory Surgery Center Of Opelousas

    187 Ventre Blvd, 
    Opelousas, LA 
    337-407-0050
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    Robert Casanova is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Opelousas, Louisiana. Dr. Casanova is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Allergic Conjunctivitis, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye). Dr. Casanova is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract
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    Marsha A. Friedrich MD

    1801 Fairfield Ave Ste 207, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-703-5655
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    Russell Vannorman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Vannorman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Pinguecula. Dr. Vannorman is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract
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    Optics Unlimited Inc.

    277 N Highway 171 Ste 4, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    337-310-0775
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Lewis Murray-Iv is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Murray-Iv is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Strabismus, Presbyopia, and Esotropia. Dr. Murray-Iv is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract
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    Surgicare Of Lake Charles

    2100 Lake St, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    337-436-6941
    Languages Spoken:
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    Donald Falgoust is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Falgoust is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Falgoust is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Jon A. Yokubaitis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Jon A. Yokubaitis
    Ophthalmology
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    Optics Unlimited Inc.

    1322 Elton Rd Ste J, 
    Jennings, LA 
    337-824-0040
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    Jon Yokubaitis is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Jennings, Louisiana. Dr. Yokubaitis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Presbyopia, and Cataract. Dr. Yokubaitis is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract
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    Eye Care & Cosmetic Center LLC

    2421 Church St, 
    Zachary, LA 
    225-654-1061
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    Baron Williamson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Zachary, Louisiana. Dr. Williamson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, and Entropion. Dr. Williamson is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    What is the definition of Cataract?

    A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye.

    When should I see a Cataract doctor near Monroe, LA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Cataract doctor near Monroe, LA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How do I find the best Cataract doctor near Monroe, LA?

    You can find a Cataract doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Cataract doctors near Monroe, LA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Cataract doctors near Monroe, LA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Cataract doctor near Monroe, LA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Cataract doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cataract doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Cataract doctor near Monroe, LA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Cataract doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Cataract doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Cataract doctors near Monroe, LA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Cataract doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Cataract doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cataract doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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