General Practitioners

• Primary Care
  Dr. Christian is a native of Opelousas, Louisiana. He is a 1977 graduate of the University of Houston College of Optometry. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Chemistry from University of Houston. Dr. Christian is a therapeutically certified Optometrist. His practice ranges from primary care optometry to diagnosis and treatment of ocular diseases. He is a member of the Louisiana State Association of Optometrist and the American Optometric Association. He is a past member of the State Board of Optometric Examiners and was a member of the Board of Trustees for Doctor’s Hospital of Opelousas.

Ophthalmologists

• Glaucoma
  Often called “the silent thief of sight,” glaucoma is an increase in the intraocular pressure of the eyes, which causes damage to the optic nerve with no signs or symptoms in the early stages of the disease. If left untreated, glaucoma can lead to a decrease in peripheral vision and eventually blindness.
• Macular Degeneration
  Macular degeneration is a chronic, progressive disease that gradually destroys sharp central vision due to a deterioration of the macula, a tiny spot in the central portion of your retina comprised of millions of light-sensing cells. Because it is so commonly associated with aging, it is also known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD). There are two forms of AMD called “dry,” most common and with no known treatment, and “wet,” less common and treated with laser procedures. Genetic testing is now available to help identify those most likely to develop “wet” macular degeneration.
• Laser Eye Surgery
  In reality, most people have some degree of astigmatism, which is usually present at birth and is believed to be hereditary. In minor cases, treatment may not be required but is certainly beneficial. Moderate to severe astigmatism can be treated with corrective eyewear or LASIK surgery.
• Cataracts
  A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s normally clear lens, which leads to a progressive blurring or dimming of vision. It is the world’s leading cause of blindness and among the most common conditions related to aging – by age 65, you have a 50 percent chance of developing a cataract, and, by age 75, it jumps to 70 percent.
• Eye Exam
  Van Christian, O.D. can recommend the best contact lenses for you based on a complete eye examination and a review of your visual needs both at work and play. Since most people can wear more than one type of lens, it’s important to know what the choices are and the advantages and disadvantages to each.

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care
• Diabetic Retinopathy
  Diabetic eye disease is a general term for a group of eye problems that can result from having type 1 or type 2 diabetes, including diabetic retinopathy, cataracts and glaucoma.

Physical Therapists

• Neck Pain