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Dr. Charles Thornton, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 69
Dr. Charles Thornton, MD
4.5 (4 Ratings)
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Dr. Charles Thornton, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Texarkana, TX.
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Dr. Charles Thornton, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 69
Texarkana, TX
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience
Dr. Charles Thornton, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Texarkana, TX.

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Dr. Thornton graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1980 and completed a residency at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine.Dr. Charles Thornton, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Texarkana, TX and has 44 years experience. Dr. Thornton currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System and Wadley Regional Medical Center. Dr. Thornton has experience treating conditions like Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis), Eye Infections and Keratitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Thornton received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Thornton's office accepts new patients. Dr. Thornton is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Eye Infections
Keratitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Eye Infections
Keratitis
Cataract
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Corneal Diseases
Senile Cataracts
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Chalazion
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ectropion of Eyelid
Eye Cancer
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hordeolum
Iridocyclitis
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Presbyopia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Squamous Blepharitis
Strabismus
Stye
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Trichiasis
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Acquired Coloboma
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Autoimmune Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Benign Tumor
Black Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Brain Disorders
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Contusion of the Eyeball
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Disorder of Choroid
Dry Eyes
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Duane Retraction Syndrome
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
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Eyelid Spasm
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Heterophoria
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Miosis
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Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Photokeratitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Posterior Scleritis
Pterygium
Retina Diseases
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Tear Duct Disorders
Temporal Arteritis
Tonic Pupil
Ulcer
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Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision of Chalazion
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

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Locations

  1. 1 Collom & Carney Clinic
    5402 Summerhill Rd, Texarkana, TX 75503

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Apr 19, 2019
Very please with my visit to Dr. Thornton office staff was AWESOME, especially Sarah. She was a joy to work with.
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
    1980
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Residency

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  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
    1985
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Charles Thornton, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Thornton's profile.

Dr. Thornton frequently treats the following conditions: Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis), Eye Infections and Keratitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Charles Thornton, MD is affiliated with CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System and Wadley Regional Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System

    2600 Saint Michael Dr, Texarkana, TX

  • Wadley Regional Medical Center

    1000 Pine St, Texarkana, TX