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Dr. Candace Collins, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 67
Dr. Candace Collins, MD
3.4 (16 Ratings)
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Dr. Candace Collins, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Baton Rouge, LA.
Dr. Candace Collins, MD
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Dr. Candace Collins, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 67
Baton Rouge, LA
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience
Dr. Candace Collins, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Baton Rouge, LA.

About

Dr. Collins graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana. Dr. Candace Collins, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Baton Rouge, LA and has 41 years experience. Dr. Collins currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. Dr. Collins has experience treating conditions like Strabismus, Paralytic Strabismus and Lazy Eye among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Collins received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Dr. Collins' office accepts new patients. Dr. Collins is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Strabismus
Paralytic Strabismus
Lazy Eye
Strabismus
Paralytic Strabismus
Lazy Eye
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Esophoria
Nearsightedness
Diplopia
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Exophoria
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Astigmatism
Brow Ptosis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Headache
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Heterophoria
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular or Retinal Edema
Mechanical Strabismus
Migraine
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Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Vertical Heterophoria
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Strabismus Surgery
Alternating Hyperphoria
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brown Syndrome
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Color Blindness
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Duane Retraction Syndrome
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Eye Cancer
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Cataract
Keratoconus
Macular Hole
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Miosis
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Nerve Sheath Tumors
Night Blindness
Nodular Episcleritis
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Orbital Fracture
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pterygium
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Stye
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Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharoplasty
Blepharorrhaphy
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Repair of Eye Laceration
Repair of Lid Retraction
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

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    Choice POS
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    Choice Plus POS II
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Locations

  1. 1 Eye Medical Center Apmc
    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 4000, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  2. 2 Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
    5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  3. 3 Alexandria VAMC Pharmacy
    2495 Shreveport Hwy # 71, Pineville, LA 71360
  4. 4 Office
    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 3000, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  5. 5 Brian L. Fong MD Inc.
    2250 Gause Blvd E Ste 200, Slidell, LA 70461

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3.4
Based on 16 Reviews
5 Stars (9)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
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1 Star (6)

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Jul 27, 2020
My experience with Dr Collins was very friendly, professional, and informative.
Ji — Jul 27, 2020
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Tulane University of Louisiana
    1983
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Collins frequently treats the following conditions: Strabismus, Paralytic Strabismus and Lazy Eye. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Candace Collins, MD is affiliated with Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Candace Collins, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center

    5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA