Eye Surgery Center of Louisiana

Optometry • Gretna, LA • Multiple office locations in the Greater New Orleans area locations

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About

Eye Surgery Center of Louisiana (ESCLA) is a private, full-service eye care practice based in Slidell, Louisiana, with 3 offices in the United States (including Metairie). The center specializes in eye surgery, including cataract, glaucoma, and retina care, and offers patient resources, financing options, and educational materials. Contact: info@escla.net or 504-887-7660.

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Clinic Type

Optometry

Address

1051 GAUSE BLVD, Slidell, Louisiana 70458, us

Phone

+15048877660

Email

70006info@escla.net

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://www.escla.net/

Services Offered

Eye care procedures
Cataract surgery
Glaucoma treatment
Retina treatments
Adult retina conditions
Education resources
Financing options
Referrals
Educational resources
Locations
Testimonials
Our doctors
Our staff

Team

Dr. O’Byrne — Cataract surgeon/eye care physician

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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Social Media

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

Vitals: Dr. Waldemar Torres Carlo: 4.7/5; Dr. John Thomas Frisbee: 2.7/5 (Not explicitly aggregated for the center overall)

Patients praise

Helpful and concerned staff during cataract surgery

Common complaints

Historical legal malpractice claim (ruled in favor of the center)
Specific physician complaints regarding treatment plans for macular degeneration
Limited parking facilities

"Everyone involved was very helpful and concerned and did a great job with my cataract surgery."

— Official Center Website

"Worst ever experience for my husband! Frisbee would never give him any prognosis for his macular degeneration after years of eye injections. He never offered any alternatives... Shame on him. He wanted a patient for life with no way out!"

— LocalityBiz (Slidell location review)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].