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.

❄️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❄️

👓 Optician Pick!Meet Ferleana, one of our amazing opticians, sharing one of her favorite frames for National Opticians M...
01/20/2026

👓 Optician Pick!

Meet Ferleana, one of our amazing opticians, sharing one of her favorite frames for National Opticians Month ✨

Brand: Saint Laurent

Ferleana loves this frame for its oversized modern shape, thin acetate design, and the angled metal corner details featuring the Saint Laurent logo on the temples.

Available in Black and Clear/Nude—a perfect mix of bold and chic.

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

✨ Dry Eye Check ✨Do any of these sound familiar? 👀💧• Burning or stinging• Gritty or “sand in the eyes” feeling• Tired or...
01/14/2026

✨ Dry Eye Check ✨

Do any of these sound familiar? 👀💧
• Burning or stinging
• Gritty or “sand in the eyes” feeling
• Tired or heavy eyes
• Blurry vision that comes and goes
• Watery eyes (yes, that counts too!)

Comment below:
👍 All the time
❤️ Sometimes
😮 Didn’t know this wasn’t normal

You’re definitely not alone — we see this every day. Call SES and make dry eye disappear ✨318-703-5656

It’s National Opticians Month, and we’re celebrating the experts who help you see clearly and find frames you love 👓✨Mee...
01/12/2026

It’s National Opticians Month, and we’re celebrating the experts who help you see clearly and find frames you love 👓✨

Meet our amazing opticians:
• Tangela
• Lisa
• Ferleana

Over the next few posts, each of them will be sharing their favorite frame picks—stay tuned, you might just find your next pair 👀

01/09/2026

When the doctor hears ‘insurance’ and remembers why we have a surgical financial coordinator 🏃‍♂️🤣 come see us at Shreveport Eye Specialists and let us customize your surgical experience! New Year,New 👀

A new year and new blankets for our furry friends at Humane Society of Northwest Louisiana. Thank you to everyone that d...
12/31/2025

A new year and new blankets for our furry friends at Humane Society of Northwest Louisiana. Thank you to everyone that donated for our annual blanket drive. And thank you to Lindsey for delivering the blankets, she got to hang out with this little cutie Mouse, who is currently available for adoption. He would be the perfect addition for 2026🐶🐾 Happy New Year

Merry Christmas to all, and to all good sight🎄
12/23/2025

Merry Christmas to all, and to all good sight🎄

Holiday Hours. A very merry Christmas to all and a happy and healthy holiday season🎄✨
12/22/2025

Holiday Hours. A very merry Christmas to all and a happy and healthy holiday season🎄✨

🎅🏽Santa knows where to shop for sunnies! Come see us today and save 20% on the best selection of sunglasses in town🎄
12/16/2025

🎅🏽Santa knows where to shop for sunnies! Come see us today and save 20% on the best selection of sunglasses in town🎄

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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.