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Dr. Paul and Dr. Brad LaPoint

Welcome to LaPoint Eye Clinic

At LaPoint Eye Clinic, we have been serving Avoyelles Parish for over 35 years. We are happy to now better serve our patients with two doctors and two locations. Father-son team, Dr. Paul LaPoint and Dr. Brad LaPoint, welcome patients of all ages to their comfortable optometry offices conveniently located in Bunkie and Marksville.

Our doctors provide personalized optical and medical eye care services to satisfy your family’s needs at any age, from pediatrics to geriatrics. Depending upon your age, lifestyle and overall health condition, vision care requirements change. In our friendly clinics, we become familiar with each individual patient in order to customize eye exams and treatment options. Our family eye care services include eye exams for kids and adults, dry eye treatment, low vision and management of age-related eye disease.

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Why Choose Us?

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Our highly trained and compassionate team make the difference between a good and great visit.

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Our practice serves the entire family; generations of great vision, stunning eyewear and full service eye care.

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We have one of the most extensive eyewear collections in the area. We stay on top of trends and favorite styles.

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With two locations (Bunkie and Marksville), we're right in your backyard! Forget about having to travel far for great care, walk-ins are welcome!

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We carry the latest European and American designer eyewear collections in a variety of styles, colors and materials.

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Whether you wear daily, weekly or monthly disposables, or conventional (vial) lenses, check out our selection of lenses that fit your needs.

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Learn about eye exams, what’s involved in a comprehensive exam, and special considerations for kids and contacts.

Ask Dr. LaPoint a Question...

What is the examination like to determine if someone has dry eyes?

A large part of the examination is finding out what the patient is experiencing and determining the type of dry eye causing the symptoms. We examine the surface of the eye under a microscope to look at the quantity and the quality of the tear film. Additionally, we examine the eyelids and the glands inside the eyelids to insure they are healthy.

What are the typical treatments for dry eyes?

There are a wide range of treatments ranging from over the counter products to specialty laser procedures. Many times using artificial tears and vitamin supplements can help boost the tear film. There are prescription eye drops that can aid in tear production as well as laser procedures for patients with more advanced dry eye.

Are there any recommendations to help people avoid dry eye?

Of course – stay hydrated and making sure you consume enough water each day. Additionally, take breaks from your computer and smart phone. I recommend the 20/20/20 Rule – take a 20 second break every 20 minutes and look 20 feet away and blink your eyes. Finally, wearing sunglasses is critical to protecting the surface of the eye and the eyelids from UV exposure.


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312 Acton Rd, #B
Marksville, LA 71351

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1221 NW Main St., Ste. 5
Bunkie, LA 71322
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Please call: 318-346-7208 for further instructions.
We take most medical insurance plans. Use your best judgment on urgency; if you feel you need to, find the nearest emergency room. Visit our eye emergencies page for more information.