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Dr. James Lawler, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 56
Dr. James Lawler, MD
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Dr. James Lawler, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Des Moines, IA.
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Dr. James Lawler, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 56
Des Moines, IA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience
Dr. James Lawler, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Des Moines, IA.

About

Dr. Lawler graduated from Creighton University. Dr. James Lawler, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Des Moines, IA and has 31 years experience. Dr. Lawler currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Broadlawns Medical Center. Dr. Lawler has experience treating conditions like Diabetic Cataracts and Diabetic Retinopathy among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Lawler received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Lawler's office accepts new patients. Dr. Lawler is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Ocular Hypertension
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Dystrophy
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Farsightedness
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Juvenile Cataract
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Migraine
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Mydriasis
Nearsightedness
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nystagmus
Ocular Syphilis
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Orbital Fracture
Panophthalmitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Periorbital Cellulitis
Photokeratitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Scleritis
Posterior Uveitis
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Retrobulbar Neuritis
Serous Detachment Retina
Shingles
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Strabismus
Stye
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Trichiasis
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Uveitis
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B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

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  • Medica Choice
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  • MN Open Access

Locations

  1. 1 Broadlawns Medical Center
    1801 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50314
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 282-2362
  2. 2 David E Drake DO PC
    2213 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 282-4393
  3. 3 Wolfe Eye Clinic
    6200 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (308) 436-3548

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Apr 14, 2023
when i first met him all i could see was the outline of his head and his ears... i have macular degeneration and retinal bleeding cause by type 2 diabetes. i am a huge needle phobe but i willingly went to his office for quite a while (till covid hit) and he gave me back my sight. i find him kind and charming and have suggested him to several other people.
— Apr 14, 2023
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Ophthalmology
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Education

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Medical Education
  • Creighton University
    1994
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Board Certifications

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  • Ophthalmology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Lawler, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lawler's profile.

Dr. Lawler frequently treats the following conditions: Diabetic Cataracts and Diabetic Retinopathy. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Lawler, MD is affiliated with Broadlawns Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. James Lawler, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA