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Dr. Charles Barr, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 77
Dr. Charles Barr, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)
Dr. Charles Barr, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Louisville, KY.
Dr. Charles Barr, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Charles Barr, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 77
Louisville, KY
Accepting new patients
51 years of experience
Dr. Charles Barr, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Louisville, KY.

About Dr. Charles Barr, MD

Dr. Barr graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 1975 and completed a residency at Bascom Palmer Eye Inst Miami. Dr. Charles Barr, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Louisville, KY and has 51 years experience. Dr. Barr currently practices at UofL Health - Eye Institute and is affiliated with Norton Hospital and University of Louisville Hospital. Dr. Barr has experience treating conditions like Serous Detachment Retina and Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Barr's office accepts new patients. Dr. Barr also speaks Spanish. Dr. Barr is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Serous Detachment Retina
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Serous Detachment Retina
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Macular Hole
Disorder of Choroid
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Macular or Retinal Edema
Drusen
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Posterior Uveitis
Uveitis
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Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Iridocyclitis
Lazy Eye
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Retinal Telangiectasia
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Eye Infections
Nearsightedness
Blepharitis
Diabetic Retinopathy
Chalazion
Stye
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Cataract
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Astigmatism
Senile Cataracts
Retinal Telangiectasis
Presbyopia
Corneal Diseases
Accommodation Disorders
Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Dry Eyes
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Visual Field Defects
Migraine
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Tear Duct Disorders
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Eyelid Disorders
Chorioretinal Scars
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Floaters
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Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinal Dystrophy
Accidental Eye Injuries
Acquired Coloboma
Acute Endophthalmitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diplopia
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Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Disease
Farsightedness
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Macular Degeneration
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Night Blindness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Parasitic Endophthalmitis
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Strabismus
Trichiasis
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eye Surgery
Eyeglasses
Eyelid Surgery
Laser Eye Surgery
Ocular Prosthetics
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • ECOH
  • NortonOne
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Medicaid of Indiana
  • Humana
  • CBA Health Insurance
  • Corporate Health Administrators
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Travelers
  • TPA
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • IBA
  • CNA HealthPro
  • Health Claim Services
  • Prudential
  • Allstate
  • Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • Preferred Care Partners
  • AARP
  • Hoosier Healthcare Network
  • Workers Compensation PPO
  • American Republic
  • First All America
  • Center Care
  • Kentucky Health and Welfare
  • Kentucky Access
  • State Farm
  • Wausau Benefits
  • Time
  • Provider Networks of America
  • Medicaid of Kentucky
  • Alternative Health Delivery System
  • American Benefit
  • United Church of Christ
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • Aetna
  • Conseco
  • Central Benefits
  • Eagle Administrators
  • Presbyterian Health Plan, Inc.
  • National Provider Network
  • Fortis Benefits Insurance Company
  • Affordable Health & Benefits
  • Starmark
  • Sagamore Health Network
  • Healthwise
  • American Community
  • American General
  • CSX Railroad
  • Pennacle Pennacle
  • J. P. Farley of Ohio
  • Medicare
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Teamcare
  • Cigna
  • Locals (any local)
  • Bluegrass Family Health
  • Equitable
  • PHP-Physicians Health Plan
  • Planvista
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Kentucky Physicians Plan
  • Pathway X Transition (Pathway X - /Indiv via Exchange)-KY HMO
  • Lincoln
  • One Health
  • MetLife PPO
  • National Elevator
  • UniCare
  • HealthStar
  • Patoka General
  • Pittman
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Indiana
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Tricare
  • Workers Compensation WC
  • Teamsters or other Unions
  • Boilermakers National Health & Welfare Fund
  • Kentucky Childrens Health Insurance
  • American Heritage
  • Medicaid
  • Pacific Mutual
  • John Hancock
  • Pipefitters
  • United Healthcare
  • Passport Health Plan
  • Midwest Life
  • Alta Health Network
  • HealthyBlue 2.0

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Dec 19, 2025
Dr Barr does and excellent job at putting the patient at ease in both routine but most importantly emergency visits. Our eyes are treasured part of our body. They need to be treated and cared for by the best. Dr Barr is one of the best!
— Dec 19, 2025
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Meet Dr. Charles Barr, MD

Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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FAQs About Dr. Barr's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Charles Barr, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Barr's profile.

Dr. Barr frequently treats the following conditions: Serous Detachment Retina and Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Charles Barr, MD is affiliated with Norton Hospital and University of Louisville Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Charles Barr, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
    1975
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • University Ky Hospital
    1976
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Bascom Palmer Eye Inst Miami
    1979
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Walter Reed Army Med
    1981
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Charles Barr, MD Practices

  • Norton Hospital

    200 E Chestnut St, Louisville, KY

  • University of Louisville Hospital

    530 S Jackson St, Louisville, KY

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