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Dr. Charles Thompson, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 42
Dr. Charles Thompson, MD
5.0 (9 Ratings)
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Dr. Charles Thompson, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 42
Lake Charles, LA
Accepting new patients
16 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 16 years experience. Dr. Thompson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. Dr. Thompson has experience treating conditions like Corneal Diseases, Keratoconus and Accommodation Disorders among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Thompson received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Thompson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Thompson is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Corneal Diseases
Keratoconus
Accommodation Disorders
Corneal Diseases
Keratoconus
Accommodation Disorders
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Cataract
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Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Cornea Transplant
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Esotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Squamous Blepharitis
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Cataract Removal Surgery
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Cornea Surgery
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Glaucoma Surgery
Pterygium Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Black Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Cataract Surgery Complications
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
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)
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Exotropia
Eye Injuries
Eye Trauma
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
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
Lazy Eye
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Macular Degeneration
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Migraine
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Monofixation Syndrome
Mydriasis
Nodular Episcleritis
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Plateau Iris Syndrome
Posterior Uveitis
Progressive High Myopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Scleromalacia Perforans
Shingles
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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 of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Sclera
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Eye Examination
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Goniotomy
Iridectomy
Ocular Inflammation (Uveitis) Treatment
Ocular Prosthetics
Orbit Evisceration
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
Vitreoretinal Surgery

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1767 Imperial Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70605
  2. 2 Office
    1322 Elton Rd Ste J, Jennings, LA 70546
  3. 3 Brinkman Surgical Clinic
    801 S Pine St, Deridder, LA 70634
  4. 4 Office
    277 N Highway 171 Ste 4, Lake Charles, LA 70611
  5. 5 Office
    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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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    2008
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Earl K Long-Lsu
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Virginia Commonwealth University VCU/MCV
    2012
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Eye Consultants Atlanta/Piedmont Hospital
    2013
Fellowship Hospital
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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: Corneal Diseases, Keratoconus and Accommodation Disorders. 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.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

    1701 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA