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Monday 7:30am - 12pm 1pm - 4:30pm Tuesday 7:30am - 12pm 1pm - 4:30pm Wednesday 8am - 12pm 1pm - 4:30pm Thursday 7:30am - 12pm 1pm - 4:30pm Friday 8am - 2:30pm

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Trusted eye care in Houma & Thibodaux-Southern Eye Institute combines top doctors, advanced technology & compassionate eye care to protect your sight.

Dr. Kellum, Dr. Zeringue, Dr. Tran, & Dr. Huettemann. Dr. Keith Kellum of Kellum Eye Center and Dr. Nano Zeringue of Accurate Eye Care have merged to form Southern Eye Institute. Visit us at our two locations. Our Houma office is located at 446 Corporate Drive and our Thibodaux office is at 900 Canal Blvd Suite 3. We look forward to providing professional medical and surgical eyecare for you and your family. We can be reached at 985-872-5577 for the Houma office and at 985-448-3353 for our Thibodaux office.

10/31/2026

👻 Don’t let spooky season sneak up on your vision! 🎃

At Southern Eye Institute, the only thing we want you to be scared of is missing out on the treats. 🍬

Reminder: costume contacts can be a real trick! Never wear decorative lenses without a prescription. They can cause serious eye damage. Stay safe, see clearly, and have a hauntingly good Halloween!

📞 Schedule your eye exam today.
Houma-985-872-5577 or Thibodaux-985448-3353

10/30/2026

We've got our eyes on the prize this Halloween! 👀🎃

Our team at Southern Eye Institute went all out, with witches, pirates, Strawberry Shortcake, hippies and The Price Is Right gang. Seeing this much creativity is a sight for sore eyes! 😍
Happy Halloween from our family to yours!
🧙‍♀️🍓💫

10/28/2026

💡Could light offer a new approach to dry AMD care?

The cells in your retina need energy to do their job. Valeda uses specific wavelengths of light in a treatment called photobiomodulation, or "Light therapy" designed to support how those cells produce and use energy.

This noninvasive, in-office technology is FDA-authorized to improve vision in certain patients with dry age-related macular degeneration.

Curious about the science—and what it could mean for you?

Join Dr. Keith Kellum at our Valeda Sip N See for a clear, approachable explanation and time for your questions.

It isn’t a cure, and results vary—but understanding your options is an important part of caring for your sight.

If you or a loved one has Dry AMD and are interested in learning more, call our office to RSVP your spot.

📅 Friday, November 6, @12 noon
📍 Southern Eye Institute | Houma
📞 **Reserve your spot: 985-872-5577**

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10/27/2026

👁️ Dry AMD: Know Your Risk. Know What to Watch For.

Dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) affects the central vision you use to read, recognize faces, and see fine details. Early AMD can develop without noticeable symptoms, making regular dilated eye exams especially important.

🔎 Who is at greater risk?
• Adults age 55 and older
• People with a family history of AMD
• People who smoke

Watch for these changes:
• Blurry or missing areas in your central vision
• Trouble reading or recognizing faces
• Needing more light to see clearly
• Straight lines looking wavy or crooked

🚨 New wavy lines, a dark spot, or sudden vision changes? Call your eye doctor right away. These may signal progression to wet AMD and need prompt evaluation.

💡 Could Valeda help you?
At Southern Eye Institute, we offer Valeda, an FDA-authorized, noninvasive treatment that uses specific wavelengths of light—a process called photobiomodulation—to support energy production in retinal cells. It can improve vision in eligible patients with dry AMD, without injections or surgery.

Is it right for you? That depends on your vision, the stage of your AMD, and your retinal imaging. Valeda is intended for certain patients with dry AMD; it does not treat wet AMD or advanced atrophy involving the center of vision. It isn’t a cure, and results vary.

📞 Schedule a dry AMD evaluation at our Houma or Thibodaux office. Let’s talk about your risk and whether Valeda belongs in your treatment plan.

10/26/2026

This creamy pumpkin spice chia pudding takes just minutes to prepare and is full of eye-friendly nutrients like lutein, zeaxanthin, vitamin C and vitamin A.

10/26/2026

Your Eyes Are Telling a Story. Are You Listening? 👁️

Your eyes are the only place in the body where a doctor can see blood vessels and nerves up close, without a single incision. That makes a comprehensive eye exam a lot more than “which is better, one or two?”

Many serious conditions start silently. No pain. No blurry vision. No warning. By the time you notice something’s wrong, the damage may already be done.

A comprehensive eye exam can catch these long before you feel a thing:

Glaucoma: the “silent thief of sight,” which slowly damages the optic nerve while your central vision still looks fine
Diabetic eye disease: often visible in the retina before a diabetes diagnosis
High blood pressure and heart health clues: changes in the tiny blood vessels at the back of the eye
Macular degeneration: early changes that can be slowed when found in time
Retinal tears and detachments: a true emergency if missed
Cataracts: clouding that creeps in so gradually you may not notice
Vision problems in kids: undetected issues can hold back learning, reading, and confidence

An exam today could protect the sight you’ll want twenty years from now.

📅 Book your comprehensive eye exam this week.
Call us or schedule online. Houma-985-872-5577 Or Thibodaux-985-448-3353

Because the best time to protect your vision is before you need to.

10/25/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday, Missy! 🎂

Today, we’re celebrating Missy, our Marketing Specialist and Esthetics Technician at Southern Eye Institute!

From helping us share what’s happening at SEI to helping patients look and feel their best, Missy brings creativity and care to both sides of her work. Usually, she’s helping us put others in the spotlight—today, it’s her turn! 💙

Missy, we appreciate everything you do and hope your birthday brings plenty of laughter, love, and a well-deserved slice of Gluten-free cake! 🥳

Join us in wishing Missy a happy birthday in the comments! 🎈

10/24/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday, Michele! 🎂

Join us in celebrating Michele from our billing and claims office at Southern Eye Institute!

Much of her work happens behind the scenes, but today we’re putting her in the spotlight. Michele, we appreciate all you do and are so glad you’re part of our SEI family. 💙

We hope your birthday brings plenty of laughter, time with your favorite people, and a generous slice of cake—no claim required! 😉

Help us celebrate Michele by leaving a birthday wish in the comments! 🥳

10/22/2026

Your eyes have been trying to tell you something. 👁️

That gritty, sandy feeling at 3 p.m.? The burning after screen time? The sudden watery eyes that seem to make no sense?

Those aren’t just annoyances. They’re signs your eyes aren’t getting the protection they need.

Dry eye is more than discomfort. Left untreated, it can lead to inflammation, damage to the surface of the eye, blurry vision that comes and goes, and a growing intolerance for contacts, screens, and even reading. The good news: dry eye is highly treatable, and the sooner you start, the better your results.

Here’s where we come in.

We offer comprehensive dry eye testing to find out why your eyes are dry, whether it’s poor tear quality, blocked oil glands, inflammation, or something else. Then we build a treatment plan designed for you, not a one-size-fits-all bottle of drops.

✔ Quick, comfortable testing
✔ Personalized treatment options
✔ Real, lasting relief

Don’t wait until it’s “bad enough.” Your eyes work hard for you every single day. Give them the care they deserve.

📞 Call us today or book online to schedule your dry eye evaluation.

Because comfortable eyes shouldn’t be a luxury.

10/21/2026

👁️ **Diabetes Can Affect Your Central Vision**

Diabetes can damage tiny blood vessels in the retina, allowing fluid to leak into the macula—the area that helps you read, recognize faces, and see fine details.

This swelling, called **diabetic macular edema**, can make your central vision blurry or wavy. Early detection and treatment can help protect your sight.

**Don’t wait for blurry vision. Schedule your diabetic eye exam at Southern Eye Institute in Houma or Thibodaux.** If you notice new vision changes, call promptly.

Address

446 Corporate Drive
Houma, LA
70360

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 12pm
	1pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 12pm
	1pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 12pm
	1pm - 4:30pm
Thursday	7:30am - 12pm
	1pm - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 2:30pm

Telephone

+19858725577

Website

http://www.southerneyeinst.com/

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