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Services/Products: Ophthalmology
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Location: Our Lady Of The Lake Med Plz
Neighborhood: Highlands-Perkins
Other Link: http://emc-eyes.com
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Phone: (225) 766-7441

Address: 7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 4000, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Website: http://emc-eyes.com

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General Practitioners

Arthritis
Pediatric Care
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Ophthalmologists

Glaucoma
Glaucoma treatment can include eye drops, oral medications, laser treatment, or surgery, depending on the type of glaucoma and how far it has progressed...
Ophthalmology
Dr. Tran was born and raised in Alexandria, LA as a product of the Vietnam war through the union of a first-generation, Southern Vietnamese immigrant and an American woman. He and his 7 siblings' upbringing can be summed up in two words, "one bathroom." His humble roots taught him compassion and appreciation for his fellow man planting the seed for a love of medicine. He graduated valedictorian of a public high school and went on to earn a University Medal (4.0 GPA) at LSU in Baton Rouge. He chose to stay near family when his father became terminally ill attending LSUHSC Medical School in New Orleans where he thrived. In medical school, the dexterous hobbies of his childhood, like guitar, transferred to a passion for ocular microsurgery. He went on to Ophthalmology Residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS where he served as Chief Resident during his senior year. In Mississippi, Dr. Tran discovered his love for bringing sight to the blind through cataract and corneal transplantation surgery. He gave multiple presentations at meetings of personal research performed on a multitude of eye diseases; and, he even developed a smartphone app for tracking surgical results and complications for residents. After residency, Dr. Tran completed a Cornea Fellowship with the internationally renowned Deepinder Dhaliwal, MD at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. This experience majorly influenced the clinician and surgeon he is today. There, he published a standard shattering paper on the usage of antifungal prophylaxis in corneal transplant storage media which was featured in the highly regarded Ophthalmologic journal, "Cornea". It was also here where he learned of his distaste for 7 months of cold weather. As a result, he flew back South and began practicing back in the home of the Tigers, Baton Rouge. Since moving back, Dr. Tran has continued the growth mindset and in 2023, he became the first surgeon in the state and the fifth surgeon in the country to perform a special corneal implant procedure known as “Corneal Allogenic Intrastromal Ring Segments” (CAIRS). In 2024, he became the second surgeon in Baton Rouge to perform the newest LASIK alternative known as “Implantable Contact Lenses” (ICL). Dr. Tran has many future goals of improving patient access to the most modern technologies in the field of cataract and cornea disease. In his free time, Dr. Tran enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter through outside hobbies like hiking, camping, landscaping, gardening, and tailgating. He also enjoys inside hobbies with his family like watching movies and television as well as singing karaoke.
Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD, ARMD) (MAK-yu-lur), macular (or) senile macular degeneration. Pathologic condition. Group of conditions that include deterioration of the macula, resulting in a loss of sharp central vision. Two general types: "dry," which is usually evident as a disturbance of macular pigmentation and deposits of yellowish material under the pigment epithelial layer in the central retinal zone; "wet," (sometimes called Kuhnt-Junius disease) in which abnormal new blood vessels grow under the retina and leak fluid and blood further disturbing macular function. Most common cause of decreased vision after age 60.
Laser Eye Surgery
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Cataracts
It is clouding of the natural lens inside the eye. The natural lens, located behind the iris, becomes cloudy as the eye ages. Cataracts can block light and images from properly reaching the retina decreasing vision.
Cataract Surgery
Cystoid macular edema (CME) (SIS-toyd MAK-yu-lur). Pathologic condition. Retinal swelling and cyst formation in the macular area; usually results in temporary decrease in vision, though may be permanent. Frequently occurs to some extent after cataract surgery. Specific cause is unknown.
Eye Exam
Eye examination. Evaluation that usually includes any or all of the following: visual acuity for distance and near (with and without correction), intraocular pressure, pupil functions, checks for external and internal infection, disease or defects, extraocular muscle function, inspection of lens and retina through a dilated pupil, plus others.

Internal Medicine

Multiple Sclerosis
Your Ophthalmologist may be able to diagnose other related problems such as: diabetes, high blood pressure, multiple sclerosis, thyroid abnormalities, and other sight threatening conditions.

Endocrinologist

Diabetes Care
Thyroid
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy (ret-in-AHP-uh-thee). Pathologic condition. Spectrum of retinal changes accompanying long-standing diabetes mellitus. Early stage is background retinopathy, which includes the growth of abnormal new blood vessels (neovascularization) and accompanying fibrous tissue.

Otolaryngology
Reconstructive Surgery
Oculoplastics, also known as oculoplastic surgery or ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery, is a type of surgery that deals with the face, eyelids, orbit, and tear ducts. Oculoplastic procedures can be performed for cosmetic reasons or to correct medical issues.

Plastic Surgeons

Eyelid Surgery
Blepharoplasty

Skin Cancer
Melanoma (meh-luh-NOH-muh). Pathologic condition. Malignant tumor derived from pigment cells. In the eye, can initiate in the choroids, ciliary body or iris, though any eye tissue can be affected by metastases or invasive growth from a melanoma elsewhere in the body.
Cyst
Ulcer
Corneal ulcer. Pathologic condition. Area of epithelial tissue loss from the corneal surface. Associated with inflammatory cells in the cornea and anterior chamber. May be caused by bacterial, fungal, or viral infection.
Lesions
Herpes zoster, shingles. Pathologic condition. Extremely painful, blister like skin lesions on the face, sometimes with inflammation of the cornea, sclera, ciliary body and optic nerve. Affects the 1st division (ophthalmic nerve) of the 5th (trigeminal) cranial nerve. Caused by the chickenpox virus.

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