29 Results forOphthalmologists near Covington, LA
Learn more about Ophthalmologists and how to choose the right one for you
Learn more about Ophthalmologists
An optometrist is a healthcare provider who specializes in routine and preventive eye and vision care. Optometrists diagnose vision abnormalities and prescribe eyeglasses and contacts. They detect and treat cataracts, glaucoma, and eye infections. Optometrists also screen for conditions that affect the eyes and vision, including high blood pressure and diabetes.
An optometrist typically:
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Evaluates a patient’s medical and vision history
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Educates the patient about eye and vision disease prevention and health
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Performs a comprehensive eye and vision exam and evaluates blood pressure
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Performs and interprets specialized eye tests
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Diagnoses and often treats acute and chronic eye diseases and conditions that affect vision, including eye injuries, vision problems, cataracts, and glaucoma
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Screens for conditions that increase the risk of eye and vision conditions including diabetes and high blood pressure
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Prescribes eye glasses, contacts, and certain medications
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Refers patients to an ophthalmologist for serious eye problems and most eye surgeries
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Performs laser or glaucoma surgeries in some cases
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Provides eye and vision care before and after eye surgery
An optometrist may also be known by the following names: eye doctor, vision care specialist, and Doctor of Optometry (OD).
There are 29 specialists practicing Ophthalmology in Covington, LA with an overall average rating of 4.0 stars. There are 17 hospitals near Covington, LA with affiliated Ophthalmology specialists, including Saint Tammany Parish Hospital, Tulane Medical Center and AVALA Hospital.
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Dr. Kyle Acosta, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology185 Greenbrier BlvdCovington, LA 704330.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Michele Longo, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology101 Judge Tanner Blvd Ste 402Covington, LA 704334.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
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Find a Telehealth DoctorDr. Emmett McComiskey, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology604 W 13th AveCovington, LA 704331.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Care Philosophy: Be it as difficult a subject as glaucoma or macular degeneration, or just needing a new pair of glasses, we want every patient to leave the office with a full understanding of the problem which they face, and the solution or treatment which is best for their circumstance. We have staked our reputation on educating the patient.
Dr. Keith Cangelosi, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology604 W 13th AveCovington, LA 704331.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
Dr. Avit Gremillion III, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology67186 Industry Ln Ste ACovington, LA 704334.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Jonathan Nussdorf, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1000 Ochsner BlvdCovington, LA 704333.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Jennifer Vallelungo, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology604 W 13th AveCovington, LA 704331.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Ginny Kullman, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1000 Ochsner BlvdCovington, LA 704333.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Care Philosophy: Dr. Ginny Kullman's clinical interests include advanced techniques related to cataract surgery and intraocular lens technology, corneal transplantation (including DSAEK and keratoprosthesis surgery) and LASER refractive surgery. She received her bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina, in Chapel Hill, and she earned her medical degree from Tulane Medical School in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Kullman completed her internship at Deaconess Hospital in Spokane, Washington, and her ophthalmology residency at the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute at the University of Colorado in Denver. She completed a fellowship in cornea and external disease at the renowned Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Kullman is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. A New Orleans native, Dr. Kullman is proud to be working in her hometown on staff at Ochsner.
Dr. Stanislav Zhuk, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1311 Ochsner BlvdCovington, LA 704333.5 miles awayDr. Neil Notaroberto, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology2 Sanctuary Blvd Ste 303Mandeville, LA 704716.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Satya Reddy, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology128 Lakeview CirCovington, LA 704335.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
Dr. Donald Mazzulla, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1000 Ochsner BlvdCovington, LA 704333.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Daniel Caplan, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology4700 Highway 22 Ste 18Mandeville, LA 704715.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Wendy Doneyhue, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1000 Ochsner BlvdCovington, LA 704333.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Gwen Cousins, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1311 Ochsner BlvdCovington, LA 704333.5 miles awayDr. Andrew Lawton, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1000 Ochsner BlvdCovington, LA 704333.5 miles awayDr. Richard Bessent, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1120 N Highway 190Covington, LA 704332.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Larry Ferdinand, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1000 Ochsner BlvdCovington, LA 704333.5 miles awayDr. Brendon Sumich, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology4700 Highway 22 Ste 18Mandeville, LA 704715.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Eric Griener, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1011 N Causeway Blvd Ste 1Mandeville, LA 704716.7 miles awayDr. Marilu O'Byrne, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1580 W Causeway Approach Ste 3Mandeville, LA 704716.1 miles awayDr. John Linson, OD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1000 Ochsner BlvdCovington, LA 704333.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Care Philosophy: I support a patient's decision/ right about their treatment plan. I take the time to educate and encourage patients to be involved in all aspects of their care. I listen, value a patient's input and attend to their individual needs. I communicate in a clear, timely manner and share all pertinent information. I treat patients and their families with dignity, compassion and respect.
Dr. Edward Langlow, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology67186 Industry Ln Ste ACovington, LA 704334.5 miles awayDr. Natalie Weil, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology5025 Keystone BlvdCovington, LA 704330.6 miles awayDr. Daniel Long, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology4700 Highway 22Mandeville, LA 704715.5 miles awayDr. Jennifer Olds, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology3545 Highway 190Mandeville, LA 704716.0 miles awayDr. Ralph Nix III, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1580 W Causeway Approach Ste 3Mandeville, LA 704716.1 miles awayDr. Stephen Lau, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1011 N Causeway Blvd Ste 1Mandeville, LA 704716.7 miles awayDr. Lauren Griffin, OD
Specialty: Ophthalmology3601 Highway 190Mandeville, LA 704716.0 miles away