Southern Eye Institute

06/03/2026

The "20-20-20 Rule" Tip

📱 Spending a lot of time on screens? You're not alone!

Here's a simple habit that can make a big difference: the 20-20-20 Rule.
Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds. That's it!
It gives your eyes a chance to relax and can help reduce digital eye strain — something so many of us deal with daily.

💙 Small habits, big results. Your eyes will thank you!

06/02/2026

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Tune in to Your Healthy Eyes with Dr. Kellum — back on HTV for another monthly segment. Don't miss it!
This segment they talk about dry eyes.

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06/01/2026

“Spot the Difference"

“Think your eyes are sharp enough to catch it? 👀
Comment when you find the difference.”

05/29/2026

👀 FRIDAY FUNDAY 👀

Ever walk into a room and forget why you went in there?

Good news — your eyes are probably fine.
Your brain just opened too many tabs. 😂

Happy Friday from all of us at Southern Eye Institute!
We hope your weekend is clear, focused, and filled with fun. ☀️

If your vision is a little blurrier than your weekend plans, we’re here to help!

📍 Houma: 985-872-5577
📍 Thibodaux: 985-448-3353
🌐 southerneyeinst.com

05/28/2026

Dr. Tran has a special focus on contact lens fitting, including specialty lenses for complex corneal conditions.

✨ Patients consistently say the same thing about Dr. Janie Tran — she truly takes her time, listens, and makes people feel comfortable from the moment they walk through the door. 👁️💙

At Southern Eye Institute, Dr. Tran is known for her compassionate care, attention to detail, and dedication to helping patients see their very best. Whether it’s a routine eye exam, dry eye treatment, or specialty contact lens care, patients appreciate her gentle approach and thorough explanations.

We’re proud to have Dr. Tran caring for our Houma and Thibodaux communities since 2018!

📍 Southern Eye Institute
📞 Houma: 985-872-5577
📞 Thibodaux: 985-448-3353
🌐 www.southerneyeinst.com

05/26/2026

👋 Meet Dr. Patrick Huettemann — or as many of our patients know him, “Dr. H.”

One of the fantastic optometrists here at Southern Eye Institute and if you’ve seen him already, you know exactly why patients keep asking for him by name.

What patients appreciate most about Dr. H? He’s thorough, approachable, and explains things without the medical mumbo-jumbo. He takes the time to listen, answer questions, and make sure you actually understand your eyes—not just nod politely and hope for the best.

📞 Call us today to schedule with Dr. H and see what so many of our patients already know: you’re in great hands at Southern Eye Institute. 👀✨

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

This Memorial Day weekend, all of us at Southern Eye Institute pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

We are grateful for the freedoms we enjoy because of their courage, service, and dedication.
❤️🤍💙

From our SEI family to yours, we hope you have a safe, meaningful, and relaxing Memorial Day weekend with the people you love.

Thank you to all who have served — and especially to those we remember this weekend.

📍 Southern Eye Institute
📞 Houma: 985-872-5577
📞 Thibodaux: 985-448-3353
🌐 southerneyeinst.com

05/20/2026

Myth-Buster

Myth: Cataracts Happen Overnight

Most cataracts develop very slowly over time.

Because the changes are gradual, many people don’t realize how much their vision has changed until everyday tasks become harder—especially night driving, reading small print, or dealing with glare.

A lot of patients say the same thing after treatment: “I didn’t realize how blurry things had gotten.”

If your vision feels dimmer, hazier, or less sharp than it used to, an eye exam can help figure out why.

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05/18/2026

👁️ Contact Lenses + Dry Eyes = A Frustrating Combination 😩

Do your contact lenses start feeling dry, gritty, blurry, or uncomfortable by the end of the day?

You’re not alone. Contact lenses can worsen dry eye symptoms by disrupting your natural tear film — especially with long screen time, aging eyes, medications, allergies, or meibomian gland dysfunction.

🔍Common signs your contacts may be contributing to dry eye:
• Burning or stinging
• Blurry vision that comes and goes
• Feeling like something is in your eye
• Redness or irritation
• Contacts that feel uncomfortable after a few hours

💡 The good news? You may NOT have to give up your contacts.

At Southern Eye Institute, we evaluate the root cause of your dry eye and offer advanced treatments that can help improve comfort and vision — including:
✔️ Dry eye evaluations
✔️ Meibography imaging
✔️ IPL / OptiLight treatment
✔️ Lipid-based tears & prescription drops
✔️ Contact lens fitting adjustments

Comfortable vision is possible again. 👓✨

📍 Southern Eye Institute
📞 Houma: 985-872-5577
📞 Thibodaux: 985-448-3353
🌐www.southerneyeinst.com