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Dr. Karen Lauer, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 61
Dr. Karen Lauer, MD
4.9 (7 Ratings)
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Dr. Karen Lauer, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Pittsburgh, PA.
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Dr. Karen Lauer, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 61
Pittsburgh, PA
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Dr. Karen Lauer, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Pittsburgh, PA.

About

Dr. Lauer graduated from Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Karen Lauer, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Pittsburgh, PA and has 39 years experience. Dr. Lauer currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with AHN Wexford Hospital, Allegheny General Hospital, St Clair Hospital and West Penn Hospital. Dr. Lauer has experience treating conditions like Iridocyclitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Lauer received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Lauer's office accepts new patients. Dr. Lauer also speaks Hindi. Dr. Lauer is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Iridocyclitis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Eye Infections
Iridocyclitis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Eye Infections
Cataract
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Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Drusen
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Eyelid Disorders
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Hypotony of Eye
Nearsightedness
Retinal Neovascularization
Senile Cataracts
Visual Field Defects
Glaucoma Surgery
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blindness
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Eyeball Contusion
Hyphema
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Lazy Eye
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Migraine
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Miosis
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Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Conjunctivoplasty
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Goniotomy
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Trabeculotomy Ab Externo
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

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Locations

  1. 1 Freeman & Eger LLP
    420 E North Ave Ste 116, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lauer
4.9
Based on 7 Reviews
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Sep 10, 2019
As always Dr. Lauer is thorough, caring, and takes whatever time is needed with you. In my opinion I was blessed to be referred to her and trust her totally. She is absolutely the best there is!
June Bell — Sep 10, 2019
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Languages Spoken
Hindi
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Thomas Jefferson University
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Karen Lauer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lauer's profile.

Dr. Karen Lauer, MD is affiliated with AHN Wexford Hospital, Allegheny General Hospital, St Clair Hospital and West Penn Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Karen Lauer, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • AHN Wexford Hospital

    12351 Perry Hwy, Wexford, PA

  • Allegheny General Hospital

    320 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA

  • St Clair Hospital

    1000 Bower Hill Rd, Pittsburgh, PA

  • West Penn Hospital

    4800 Friendship Ave, Pittsburgh, PA