John D. Hinrichsen M.D.
Department of Ophthalmology, Pediatric
Office: 1400 E. Bert Kouns, Suite 103, Shreveport, LAOffice Hours: 8:00-5:00 Monday-Friday
For Appointments Call: (318) 222-8402 and (800) 437-0153
American Board of Ophthalmology
Post-graduate:Internship: Preliminary Medicine at Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Residency: Ophthalmology at Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Fellowship: Pediatric Ophthalmology at Indiana University School of Medicine
Louisiana State Medical College, Shreveport, Louisiana
College:Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Member of:
AAPOS (American Academy of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus)
AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology)
AMA (American Medical Association)
SMS (Shreveport Medic
Our office is primarily devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of eye problems in chlidren. We have a special interest in the treatment of stabismus (eye muscle problems such as crossed eyes), amblyopia or lazy eye, ptosis or drooping eyelids and nystagmus. There are also a large number of other diseases that affect children's eyes including cataracts, glaucoma, retinal diseases and genetic disorders.
We also make a determination as to whether glasses are required: sometimes children as young as four months require glasses. We prescribe glasses when they are needed for the child and explain the times glasses need to be worn. Contact lenses are also fit and dispensed.
Although our office primarily sees patients from birth to age 18 years, we also see adults over age 18 who have double vision (diplopia) or eye muscle problems. Surgery and other treatments are often beneficial for these patients, regardless of age.
Routine eye exams are performed and we recommend that every child have at least a thorough eye screening by age four years. Families with a history of amblyopia (or lazy eye) should have their children examined by age two years. Dr. Hinrichsen evaluates and treats premature babies who develop retinopathy, and he performs glaucoma and cataract surgeries on children.
Dr. Hinrichsen spends a great deal of time keeping up with the latest treatments, innovations and advances in the field of pediatric ophthalmology, allowing you to access the most current methods of treating your child's eye problem.
Dr. Hinrichsen provides services in Alexandria, Louisiana at the offices of Alexandria Eye and Laser Center. He sees patients, by appointment only, the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Dr. Hinrichsen has also began seeing patients in Texarkana, Texas at the offices of Collum and Carney Eye Institute. He sees patients in Texarkana the third Friday of each month by appointment only. Appointments can be made by calling 1-800-437-0153.
See also: http://www.EyeSeeRichards.com