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Dr. Charles Thompson, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 43
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Dr. Charles Thompson, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 43
Lake Charles, LA
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience
Dr. Charles Thompson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Lake Charles, LA.

About

Dr. Thompson graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 2008 and completed a residency at Virginia Commonwealth University VCU/MCV. Dr. Charles Thompson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Lake Charles, LA and has 18 years experience. Dr. Thompson currently practices at Practice and is affiliated with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. Dr. Thompson has experience treating conditions like Keratoconus, Presbyopia, Accommodation Disorders, Corneal Diseases, Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy and Pterygium among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Thompson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Thompson is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Keratoconus
Cornea Surgery
Presbyopia
Keratoconus
Cornea Surgery
Presbyopia
Accommodation Disorders
Corneal Diseases
Cornea Transplant
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Pterygium
Cataract
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Corneal Ulcer
Senile Cataracts
Corneal Erosion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Keratitis
Herpetic Keratitis
Glaucoma
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Ocular Hypertension
Eye Infections
Nearsightedness
Stye
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Pterygium Surgery
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cataract Removal Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Blepharitis
Retinal Ischemia
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Iridocyclitis
Uveitis
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Retinopathy
Esotropia
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Eye Cancer
Chalazion
Blindness
Eyelid Disorders
Dry Eyes
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Dislocation of Lens
Tear Duct Disorders
Squamous Blepharitis
Eye Pain
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Visual Field Defects
Farsightedness
Hordeolum
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Drusen
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Strabismus
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Contact Lens Treatment
Pinguecula
Foreign Body in Eye
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Glaucoma Surgery
Macular or Retinal Edema
Ocular Prosthetics
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm
Black Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Cataract Surgery Complications
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Disorders
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Dystrophy
Corneal Dystrophy, Epithelial Basement Membrane
Corneal Scar
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Descemetocele
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Eye Disease
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Exotropia
Eye Injuries
Eye Trauma
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Floaters
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridodialysis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Lagophthalmos
Lazy Eye
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Macular Degeneration
Macular Hole
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Migraine
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Monofixation Syndrome
Mydriasis
Nodular Episcleritis
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Plateau Iris Syndrome
Posterior Uveitis
Progressive High Myopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Scleromalacia Perforans
Serous Detachment Retina
Shingles
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Thyroid Eye Disease
Tonic Pupil
Trichiasis
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (ALK)
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Biopsy of Cornea
Conjunctivoplasty
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Sclera
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Eye Examination
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Goniotomy
Iridectomy
Iridoplasty
Iridotomy
Ocular Inflammation (Uveitis) Treatment
Orbit Evisceration
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Peripheral Iridotomy
Refractive Lens Exchange
Refractive Surgery
Relaxing Corneal Incisions
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Repair of Eye Laceration
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Stem Cell Transplant
Strabismus Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitreous Surgery

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  • MultiPlan PPO
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  • Choice Plus POS II
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Locations

  1. 1 Eye Clinic A Professional Medical Corp.
    1767 Imperial Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70605
  2. 2 Eye Consultants of Atlanta PC
    3225 Cumberland Blvd SE, Atlanta, GA 30339
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00
  3. 3 Optics Unlimited Inc.
    1322 Elton Rd Ste J, Jennings, LA 70546
  4. 4 Optics Unlimited Inc
    720 Cypress St, Sulphur, LA 70663

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Dec 09, 2024
Very pleased with Dr Thompson. He is very professional and knowledgeable and explains things thoroughly. I would give him a 10 if there was one
Bernard Broussard — Dec 09, 2024
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Ophthalmology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Charles Thompson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Thompson's profile.

Dr. Thompson frequently treats the following conditions: Keratoconus, Presbyopia, Accommodation Disorders, Corneal Diseases, Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy and Pterygium. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Charles Thompson, MD is affiliated with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.

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

Education
Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    2008
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
  • Earl K Long-Lsu
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Virginia Commonwealth University VCU/MCV
    2012
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Eye Consultants Atlanta/Piedmont Hospital
    2013
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

    1701 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA

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