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CXL is a treatment for a progressive disease called keratoconus, which can lead to the cornea thinning and bowing out (forming a cone shape) and scarring that can lead to loss of vision and the need for corneal transplantation.

The future is in sight at the New Orleans VA

Posted on Friday, September 13, 2019 9:00 amSeptember 11, 2019 Posted in Health, VA Medical Centers by VAntage Point Contributor 6k views

New Orleans VA's Dr. Jody Simon performed the first corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL) procedure ever …

New Orleans VA and VFW recently honored POW/MIA service members with missing man table celebration.

A small table in a place of honor

Posted on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 4:00 pmJuly 23, 2019 Posted in VA Medical Centers by VAntage Point Contributor 593 views

The St. John VA community-based outpatient clinic honored Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) …

Mrs. Detweiler stands with VA New Orleans director in front of her late husband's quote now adorning the facade.

VA New Orleans: The price of freedom can be seen within these walls

Posted on Thursday, July 4, 2019 2:00 pmJuly 1, 2019 Posted in Health, VA Medical Centers by VAntage Point Contributor 559 views

VA New Orleans facade now features attribution to the late Bill Detweiler for his quote "The price of …