Shreveport Eye Specialists

Shreveport Eye Specialists Providing quality eye care through friendly eye professionals as well as great eye wear at our optic

Dr. Russ Van Norman first arrived in Shreveport in 1994 to begin his medical education. After graduating from medical school in 1998, he went on to complete his internship and ophthalmology residency at LSUHSC. Wanting to further his training, Dr. Van Norman embarked on a two-year fellowship in Cornea/External Disease and Refractive surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern. This extra education was critical in learning and implementing advanced techniques in corneal transplantation, cataract surgery, refractive procedures (LASIK), and also makes him the most highly trained Corneal specialist in the area. Upon completion of Dr. Van Norman’s fellowship, he returned to the Shreveport area in 2004 and began his private practice. To date, he has performed over 10,000 ophthalmic procedures including cataract removal, laser cataract surgery, premium IOL’s, LASIK, Advanced Surface Ablations, and sophisticated anterior segment procedures. Dr. Van Norman also has an extensive glaucoma practice that includes performing laser glaucoma surgery. Dr. Van Norman is a member of the American Medical Association, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the Cornea Society, and the Shreveport Medical Society. Dr. Van Norman has held many roles in the medical community, including being a past President of the Shreveport Medical Society in 2016. In addition, he has previously served as the Medical Director of the Northwest Lions Eye Bank.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day☘️ May good vision and gold be at the end of every rainbow 🌈 💛👁️
03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day☘️ May good vision and gold be at the end of every rainbow 🌈 💛👁️

We love a frame that keeps things clean.This crystal-clear HEAD style with navy detail offers a fresh look without overp...
02/24/2026

We love a frame that keeps things clean.

This crystal-clear HEAD style with navy detail offers a fresh look without overpowering your features.

Available now at 20/20 Optics inside Shreveport Eye Specialists.

Elevate your style ✨Kurt Geiger London is officially at 20/20 Optics.Color. Sparkle. Statement.Come try on the new line ...
02/18/2026

Elevate your style ✨
Kurt Geiger London is officially at 20/20 Optics.

Color. Sparkle. Statement.
Come try on the new line and see them styled for yourself.

📍 8445 Line Ave Suite 200
📞 318-703-5655

👓 Optician Pick!Meet Tangela, one of our wonderful opticians, featuring one of her favorite statement frames for Nationa...
02/16/2026

👓 Optician Pick!

Meet Tangela, one of our wonderful opticians, featuring one of her favorite statement frames for National Opticians Month ✨

Brand: GUCCI

Tangela loves this bold rectangular frame crafted in full acetate with strong volume and structure. The look is finished with the iconic GG interlocking metal logo on both temples, making it a true standout style.

Available in Black (shown) and Havana.

Stop by and ask to try on Tangela’s pick in person!

👓 FRAME FACE-OFF 👓Bri needs your help!She’s choosing between TWO completely different looks…🅰️ Option A – Classic & poli...
02/11/2026

👓 FRAME FACE-OFF 👓

Bri needs your help!

She’s choosing between TWO completely different looks…

🅰️ Option A – Classic & polished
🅱️ Option B – Bold & statement-making

If these were YOUR glasses… which pair would you pick for Bri?

Drop your vote below ⬇️
Comment A or B!

Tag a friend and see if they agree 👀

Meet Dr. Rachel Meyer-Borel ✨With 12 years of experience in optometry and 8 years here at Shreveport Eye Specialists, Dr...
02/10/2026

Meet Dr. Rachel Meyer-Borel ✨
With 12 years of experience in optometry and 8 years here at Shreveport Eye Specialists, Dr. Meyer-Borel truly loves caring for her patients. She provides thoughtful, comprehensive eye care with a special focus on dry eye relief, specialty contact lenses, diabetic eye exams, and keeping your eyes healthy at every stage of life. We are so thankful to have her as part of our SES family. Come see Dr.Borel today.☎️ 318-703-5655

👓 Optician Pick!Meet Lisa, one of our amazing opticians, featuring one of her favorite statement frames for National Opt...
02/05/2026

👓 Optician Pick!

Meet Lisa, one of our amazing opticians, featuring one of her favorite statement frames for National Opticians Month ✨

Brand: GUCCI

Lisa loves this bold, faceted cat-eye frame that plays with volume and geometry. Crafted from thick acetate and embellished with iconic rivets, this style also features the gold Gucci logo engraved on the temples—a true statement piece.

Available in Havana (shown) and Rich Black.

Stop by and ask for Lisa’s pick to try it on in person!

Fall in love with your frames this February 💗Bold. Confident. Iconic.Which one fits your style?⬅️ Left | ⏺ Middle | ➡️ R...
02/03/2026

Fall in love with your frames this February 💗
Bold. Confident. Iconic.
Which one fits your style?
⬅️ Left | ⏺ Middle | ➡️ Right

Comment your pick below 👇
Our opticians will help you style the rest.

❄️Snow,snow go away, we’ve got patients to see today. We are here from 8am until 4:30pm. Call us at 318-703-5655
01/28/2026

❄️Snow,snow go away, we’ve got patients to see today. We are here from 8am until 4:30pm. Call us at 318-703-5655

Freezing temps and ice in Shreveport this week❄️🧊So while we’re all staying warm and off the roads, don’t forget about y...
01/27/2026

Freezing temps and ice in Shreveport this week❄️🧊
So while we’re all staying warm and off the roads, don’t forget about your eyes!

🧊 Cold air can cause dryness
🕶 Ice glare can strain your eyes
💧 Preservative-free drops can help keep eyes comfortable

We offer Oasis Tears ($33) and Hylo Night Gel ($16) —
available in-office only, so you can walk out with relief the same day.

Stay warm, stay safe, and we’ll see you once Shreveport thaws out 🤍❄️

01/27/2026

We will remain closed on Tuesday the 27th. Stay safe and warm❄️

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8445 Line Avenue Suite 200
Shreveport, LA
71106

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 2pm

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In January 2019, Dr. Rachel Meyer-Borel joined the practice. She was born in Metairie, LA. She attended Louisiana State University in Shreveport, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelors of Science in Biological Sciences. After graduation, she worked as an Optician and Optometry Assistant for many years. Her joy of the field and love of working with patients caused her to pursue a career in Optometry.

She attended the Oklahoma College of Optometry where she had the privilege of working in the Cherokee nation clinics providing state-of-the art eye care to an under-served population. Dr. Borel is thoroughly trained to diagnose and treat glaucoma, dry eye, corneal diseases, as well as other eye and vision problems. She is a member of the Optometry Association of Louisiana as well as the American Optometric Association.