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  4. Louisiana (LA)
  5. Baton Rouge

57 Results for Ophthalmology near Baton Rouge, LA


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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:

  • Evaluates a patient’s medical and vision history

  • Educates the patient about eye and vision disease prevention and health

  • Performs a comprehensive eye and vision exam and evaluates blood pressure

  • Performs and interprets specialized eye tests

  • Diagnoses and often treats acute and chronic eye diseases and conditions that affect vision, including eye injuries, vision problems, cataracts, and glaucoma

  • Screens for conditions that increase the risk of eye and vision conditions including diabetes and high blood pressure

  • Prescribes eye glasses, contacts, and certain medications

  • Refers patients to an ophthalmologist for serious eye problems and most eye surgeries

  • Performs laser or glaucoma surgeries in some cases

  • 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 57 specialists practicing Ophthalmology in Baton Rouge, LA with an overall average rating of 4.0 stars. There are 14 hospitals near Baton Rouge, LA with affiliated Ophthalmology specialists, including Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge and Baton Rouge General - Mid City Campus.

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    Dr. Thomas Curry, MD

    Ophthalmology
    Rated 4 out of 5 starsRated 4 out of 5 starsWith 4 ratings
    47 mi
    607 Rue De Brille New Iberia, LA 70563
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    (337) 382-0317
    Accepting new patients
    On staff at Doctors Kwong & Curry
    Call: (337) 382-0317
    • Dr. Michael Morgan, MD

      Ophthalmology
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsWith 13 ratings
      7.5 mi
      10310 The Grove Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70836
      Request Appointment
      (225) 228-3596
      Accepting new patients
      On staff at Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge
    • Dr. Thomas Fairley, OD

      Ophthalmology
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      7.5 mi
      10310 The Grove Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70836
      (225) 228-3596
      Accepting new patients
      On staff at Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge
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    • Dr. Donavon Lafleur, OD

      Ophthalmology
      Rated 4.5 out of 5 starsRated 4.5 out of 5 starsWith 9 ratings
      7.5 mi
      10310 The Grove Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70836
      (225) 228-3596
      Accepting new patients
      On staff at Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge
    • Dr. Carola Okogbaa, MD

      Ophthalmology
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsWith 4 ratings
      5.5 mi
      7855 Howell Blvd Ste 130a Baton Rouge, LA 70807
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. David Fargason, MD

      Ophthalmology
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsWith 7 ratings
      5.5 mi
      7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 4000 Baton Rouge, LA 70808
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Mark Meadows, MD

      Ophthalmology
      Rated 4.5 out of 5 starsRated 4.5 out of 5 starsWith 25 ratings
      7.2 mi
      8777 Bluebonnet Blvd Ste B Baton Rouge, LA 70810
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Donald Peavy, MD

      Ophthalmology
      Rated 4.5 out of 5 starsRated 4.5 out of 5 starsWith 10 ratings
      2.8 mi
      4848 North Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70806
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Christopher Grenier, MD

      Ophthalmology
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsWith 5 ratings
      7.5 mi
      10310 The Grove Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70836
      Request Appointment
      (225) 228-3596
      Accepting new patients
      On staff at Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge
    • Dr. Ira Fuller, MD

      Ophthalmology
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      5.4 mi
      5825 Airline Hwy Baton Rouge, LA 70805
    • Dr. Curtis Creed, MD

      Ophthalmology
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsWith 13 ratings
      7.5 mi
      10310 The Grove Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70836
      Request Appointment
      (225) 228-3596
      Accepting new patients
      On staff at Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge
    • Dr. Victor Oliver, MD

      Ophthalmology
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsWith 3 ratings
      2.8 mi
      4848 North Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70806
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Stephen Breaud, MD

      Ophthalmology
      Rated 4.5 out of 5 starsRated 4.5 out of 5 starsWith 10 ratings
      4.7 mi
      7698 Goodwood Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70806
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Nicholas Frisard, MD

      Ophthalmology
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsWith 3 ratings
      5.4 mi
      7373 Perkins Rd Baton Rouge, LA 70808
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Jeremy Wood, MD

      Ophthalmology
      Rated 4.5 out of 5 starsRated 4.5 out of 5 starsWith 11 ratings
      5.5 mi
      7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 4000 Baton Rouge, LA 70808
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. James Hoth, MD

      Ophthalmology
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsWith 6 ratings
      5.5 mi
      7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 3001 Baton Rouge, LA 70808
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Thomas Heigle, MD

      Ophthalmology
      Rated 4.5 out of 5 starsRated 4.5 out of 5 starsWith 11 ratings
      5.5 mi
      7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 4000 Baton Rouge, LA 70808
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Rogelio Orillac Jr, MD

      Ophthalmology
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsWith 2 ratings
      5.9 mi
      7968 Essen Park Ave Baton Rouge, LA 70809
    • Dr. Allen Pearce, MD

      Ophthalmology
      Rated 4.5 out of 5 starsRated 4.5 out of 5 starsWith 13 ratings
      5.5 mi
      7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 4000 Baton Rouge, LA 70808
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Robert Holloway, MD

      Ophthalmology
      Rated 4 out of 5 starsRated 4 out of 5 starsWith 3 ratings
      2.8 mi
      4848 North Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70806
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Blake Booth, MD

      Ophthalmology
      Rated 4.5 out of 5 starsRated 4.5 out of 5 starsWith 8 ratings
      5.4 mi
      550 Connell Park Ln Baton Rouge, LA 70806
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Charles Afeman, MD

      Ophthalmology
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      6.4 mi
      8585 Picardy Ave Ste 4000 Baton Rouge, LA 70809
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Crayton Fargason, MD

      Ophthalmology
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsWith 3 ratings
      6.4 mi
      8585 Picardy Ave Ste 4000 Baton Rouge, LA 70809
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. David Dragon, MD

      Ophthalmology
      Rated 3.5 out of 5 starsRated 3.5 out of 5 starsWith 17 ratings
      4.5 mi
      6220 Perkins Rd Baton Rouge, LA 70808
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Jane Olson, MD

      Ophthalmology
      Rated 4.5 out of 5 starsRated 4.5 out of 5 starsWith 16 ratings
      7 mi
      8440 Bluebonnet Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70810
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Candace Collins, MD

      Ophthalmology
      Rated 4 out of 5 starsRated 4 out of 5 starsWith 13 ratings
      5.5 mi
      7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 1002 Baton Rouge, LA 70808
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. George Fivgas, MD

      Ophthalmology
      Rated 4 out of 5 starsRated 4 out of 5 starsWith 11 ratings
      6.4 mi
      8585 Picardy Ave Ste 4000 Baton Rouge, LA 70809
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Thomas Stuckey, MD

      Ophthalmology
      Rated 3.5 out of 5 starsRated 3.5 out of 5 starsWith 14 ratings
      4.5 mi
      6220 Perkins Rd Baton Rouge, LA 70808
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Russell Saloom, MD

      Ophthalmology
      Rated 4 out of 5 starsRated 4 out of 5 starsWith 10 ratings
      7.4 mi
      9237 Bluebonnet Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70810
    • Dr. Fay Woo, MD

      Ophthalmology
      Rated 4 out of 5 starsRated 4 out of 5 starsWith 17 ratings
      6.4 mi
      8585 Picardy Ave Ste 4000 Baton Rouge, LA 70809
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Annette Rhodes, MD

      Ophthalmology
      Rated 3.5 out of 5 starsRated 3.5 out of 5 starsWith 14 ratings
      5.5 mi
      7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 4000 Baton Rouge, LA 70808
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Andrew Black, MD

      Pediatric Ophthalmology
      Rated 3.5 out of 5 starsRated 3.5 out of 5 starsWith 13 ratings
      5.5 mi
      5220 Flanders Dr Baton Rouge, LA 70808
    • Dr. Hilliard Haik, MD

      Ophthalmology
      Rated 4 out of 5 starsRated 4 out of 5 starsWith 9 ratings
      5.5 mi
      7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 4000 Baton Rouge, LA 70808
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Philip Ehrlich, MD

      Ophthalmology
      Rated 4 out of 5 starsRated 4 out of 5 starsWith 12 ratings
      6.4 mi
      8585 Picardy Ave Ste 4000 Baton Rouge, LA 70809
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Bradley Black, MD

      Pediatric Ophthalmology
      Rated 3.5 out of 5 starsRated 3.5 out of 5 starsWith 11 ratings
      5.5 mi
      5220 Flanders Dr Baton Rouge, LA 70808
    • Dr. Marie Acierno, MD

      Ophthalmology
      Rated 4 out of 5 starsRated 4 out of 5 starsWith 5 ratings
      6.5 mi
      9032 Perkins Rd # 2020 Baton Rouge, LA 70810
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Sean Hendricks, MD

      Ophthalmology
      Rated 3.5 out of 5 starsRated 3.5 out of 5 starsWith 3 ratings
      7 mi
      10423 Old Hammond Hwy Baton Rouge, LA 70816
      Accepting new patients
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