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Dr. Wright Lauten, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 48
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Dr. Wright Lauten, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Hattiesburg, MS.
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Dr. Wright Lauten, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 48
Hattiesburg, MS
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience
Dr. Wright Lauten, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Hattiesburg, MS.

About

Dr. Lauten graduated from University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine in 2005 and completed a residency at Vanderbilt University. Dr. Wright Lauten, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Hattiesburg, MS and has 21 years experience. Dr. Lauten currently practices at Practice and is affiliated with Covington County Hospital, Forrest General Hospital, Highland Community Hospital, Lawrence County Hospital, Magee General Hospital, Marion General Hospital, Memorial Hospital at Gulfport, Merit Health Biloxi, Merit Health Wesley, Simpson General Hospital, South Central Regional Medical Center and Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center. Dr. Lauten has experience treating conditions like Floaters, Hypertensive Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Drusen, Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear, Retinal Hemorrhage, Retinoschisis, Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Retinal Vascular Occlusion, Ocular Hypertension, Eye Cancer, Chorioretinal Scars, Retinal Ischemia, Posterior Uveitis, Glaucoma, Benign Neoplasm of Eye, Benign Neoplasm of Choroid, Vitreous Hemorrhage, Disorder of Choroid, Macular Hole, Macular or Retinal Edema, Tear Duct Disorders, Lacrimal Gland Disorder, Dry Eyes, Uveitis, Iridocyclitis, Eye Pain, Corneal Abrasion or Laceration, Ischemic Optic Neuropathy and Conjunctival Hemorrhage among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Lauten received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Lauten's office accepts new patients. Dr. Lauten is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Floaters
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Floaters
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Drusen
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Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinoschisis
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Ocular Hypertension
Eye Cancer
Chorioretinal Scars
Retinal Ischemia
Posterior Uveitis
Glaucoma
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Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Disorder of Choroid
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Tear Duct Disorders
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Dry Eyes
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Uveitis
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Iridocyclitis
Eye Pain
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Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Retinal Neovascularization
Diplopia
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Eyelid Disorders
Lazy Eye
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Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Nearsightedness
Eye Infections
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Dislocation of Lens
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Vasculitis
Stye
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Chronic Endophthalmitis
Corneal Ulcer
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Visual Field Defects
Acute Endophthalmitis
Bell's Palsy
Endophthalmitis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Vitreous Surgery
Herpetic Keratitis
Hypotony of Eye
Chalazion
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Hordeolum
Entropion
Eye Melanoma
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Pterygium
Cataract
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Keratitis
Corneal Diseases
Senile Cataracts
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Acquired Coloboma
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Amaurosis Fugax
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Autoimmune Diseases
Best's Disease
Black Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Central Areolar Choroidal Sclerosis
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Choroideremia
Choroiditis
Cone Rod Dystrophy
Contusion of the Eyeball
Cystoid Macular Edema
Cytomegaloviral Retinitis
Degenerative Disorders
Diabetes-Like Retinal Edema
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Eye Disease
Ectropion of Eyelid
Exotropia
Eye Injuries
Eyeball Contusion
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Histoplasmosis
Hollenhorst Plaque
Hyphema
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intraocular Hemorrhage
Iritis
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Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Macular Degeneration
Macular Pucker
Multifocal Choroiditis
Night Blindness
Ocular Histoplasmosis Syndrome
Optic Atrophy
Optic Atrophy 1
Optic Atrophy 2
Optic Atrophy 5
Optic Atrophy 6
Optic Neuritis
Papilledema
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pigmentary Retinopathy
Posterior Vitreous Detachment
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Retina Diseases
Retina-Vitreous Disorders
Retinal Artery Occlusion
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Degeneration
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Detachment With Break
Retinal Edema
Retinal Macoaneurysm
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Telangiectasia and Hypogammaglobulinemia
Retinal Telangiectasis
Retinopathy
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Serous Detachment Retina
Spider Veins
Staphyloma Posticum
Stargardt's Disease
Sympathetic Uveitis
Toxoplasmosis
Trichiasis
Vascular Disease
Vitreous Detachment
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Diabetic Eye Exam
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Fluorscein Angiography
Injection Therapy
Laser Surgery
Ocular Prosthetics
Repair of Eye Laceration
Repair of Retinal Detachment
Retina and Vitreous Surgery
Retinal Laser Photocoagulation
Retinal Laser Surgery
Retinal Surgery
Retinal Testing
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

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  • United Healthcare
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Tricare
  • Golden Rule
  • Universal American
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • GEHA
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Ambetter
  • Emblem Health
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Coventry Health Care
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare Community Plan
  • Cigna
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Medicare
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Elderplan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
  • Buckeye Community Health Plan HMO-SNP
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • Humana
  • Assurant Health
  • CHAMPVA
  • Mississippi Health Partners
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Medicaid

Locations

  1. 1 Retina Specialists of Mississippi PLLC
    109 Millsaps Dr Ste B, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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Patient Reviews
Mar 26, 2026
On December 8, 2020, I experienced a retinal vein occlusion in my right eye. If it weren’t for Dr. Wright Lauten, I could have lost my vision. He is exceptional at what he does. He explains everything clearly and takes the time to truly get to know his patients—you never feel like just a number. I highly recommend him.
— Mar 26, 2026
Aug 31, 2023
I’ve been seeing him for over 10 years. Very compassionate about what he do and it clearly shows. I’m grateful for the vessel of God. Not only is my sight perfect in vision 20/20 after numerous surgeries… saved my life. Literally he is just not ordinary. He is one of the best on this planet. Some people are not just educated in what they do but gifted by God??
Sandra Bledsoe — Aug 31, 2023
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Wright Lauten, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lauten's profile.

Dr. Lauten frequently treats the following conditions: Floaters, Hypertensive Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Drusen, Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear, Retinal Hemorrhage, Retinoschisis, Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Retinal Vascular Occlusion, Ocular Hypertension, Eye Cancer, Chorioretinal Scars, Retinal Ischemia, Posterior Uveitis, Glaucoma, Benign Neoplasm of Eye, Benign Neoplasm of Choroid, Vitreous Hemorrhage, Disorder of Choroid, Macular Hole, Macular or Retinal Edema, Tear Duct Disorders, Lacrimal Gland Disorder, Dry Eyes, Uveitis, Iridocyclitis, Eye Pain, Corneal Abrasion or Laceration, Ischemic Optic Neuropathy and Conjunctival Hemorrhage. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Wright Lauten, MD is affiliated with Covington County Hospital, Forrest General Hospital, Highland Community Hospital, Lawrence County Hospital, Magee General Hospital, Marion General Hospital, Memorial Hospital at Gulfport, Merit Health Biloxi, Merit Health Wesley, Simpson General Hospital, South Central Regional Medical Center and Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Wright Lauten, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Education
Medical Education
  • University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine
    2005
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship
  • University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School
    2006
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Vanderbilt University
    2009
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    2011
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Covington County Hospital

    701 S Holly Ave, Collins, MS

  • Forrest General Hospital

    6051 U S Highway 49, Hattiesburg, MS

  • Highland Community Hospital

    130 Highland Pkwy, Picayune, MS

  • Lawrence County Hospital

    1065 E Broad St, Monticello, MS

  • Magee General Hospital

    300 3rd Ave SE, Magee, MS

  • Marion General Hospital

    1560 Sumrall Rd, Columbia, MS

  • Memorial Hospital at Gulfport

    4500 13th St, Gulfport, MS

  • Merit Health Biloxi

    150 Reynoir St, Biloxi, MS

  • Merit Health Wesley

    5001 Hardy St, Hattiesburg, MS

  • Simpson General Hospital

    1842 Simpson Highway 149, Mendenhall, MS

  • South Central Regional Medical Center

    1220 Jefferson St, Laurel, MS

  • Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center

    215 Marion Ave, McComb, MS

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