Dr. John Saer - New Orleans Retina

John B. Saer, MD, PhD, FACS, APMC

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Retina Specialist
Practice limited to diseases and surgery of the vitreous, macula and retina.

Retina Fellowship (Surgical and Medical Retina, 2 years):
Tulane University Affiliated Hospitals, including Tulane Medical Center, Charity Hospital of New Orleans, Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital, and the Veterans Administration Hospital, New Orleans
Preceptor: James G. Diamond, M.D.

Ophthalmology Residency: Tulane

Internship in Medicine: Tulane

Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine

Graduate School: Tulane Graduate School, Ph.D. in Anatomy

Undergraduate: B.A., Biology, University of Colorado at Boulder

High School: University High School, Laramie, Wyoming

Board Certified in Ophthalmology

Past-President, New Orleans Academy of Ophthalmology
Member, American Society of Retina Specialists
Member, American Academy of Ophthalmology
Member, New Orleans Academy of Ophthalmology
Diplomate (Fellow), American Board of Ophthalmology

Frequently-attended meetings include those sponsored by the American Society of Retina Specialists, the New Orleans Academy of Ophthalmology, the Aspen Retinal Detachment Society, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Services

Procedures

In-office procedures include retinal photography and angiography, OCT (retinal scanning), intravitreal injections such as Avastin, Lucentis, Eylea, steroids including Triesence and Ozurdex, and antibiotics for endophthalmitis, retinal laser, including conventional laser, infrared laser, micropulse laser, photodynamic therapy, and pneumatic retinopexy for selected retinal detachments.

We use East Jefferson Hospital (adjacent to our Metairie office) for cases requiring an operating room. The staff and surgical equipment are excellent. Surgery is almost always done under local anesthesia with light, conscious intravenous sedation. Most surgeries last about 20 minutes, with a usual range of 10-45 minutes.

Some of the common vitreoretinal diseases that we treat include the following:

Diabetic retinopathy
Macular degeneration
Branch retinal vein occlusion
Central retinal vein occlusion
Retinal hemorrhage
Macular edema
Vitreous hemorrhage
Macular hole
Macular pucker/Epiretinal membrane
Central serous retinopathy
Retinal tear
Retinal detachment
Vitreofoveal traction
Vitreous Floaters
Endophthalmitis

Mission Statement

Dr Saer’s practice is dedicated to providing the best available retinal care in a courteous, friendly and efficient manner.

Location

Metairie

(adjacent to East Jefferson General Hospital)
Suite 310
3901 Houma Boulevard
Metairie, LA 70006
Phone: 504-456-7301
Fax: 504-455-9545

Appointments

To make an appointment, please call one of the following numbers:

Metairie: 504-456-7301
FAX: 504-455-9545

If convenient, please print and fill out the Patient Registration Form.

You may either Fax it to 504-455-9545 or bring it to the office.

Educational Resources

Retinal Diseases

The American Society of Retina Specialists Foundation has a collection of excellent educational webpages covering an array of retinal conditions. Learn more.

EyeSmart

Hosted by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, EyeSmart provides access to comprehensive eye health information on many topics, including retinal diseases. Learn more.