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Dr. Laurence Karns, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 65
Dr. Laurence Karns, MD
3.7 (11 Ratings)
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Dr. Laurence Karns, MD is an Ophthalmologist in North Canton, OH.
Dr. Laurence Karns, MD
3.7 (11 Ratings)
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Dr. Laurence Karns, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 65
North Canton, OH
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Dr. Laurence Karns, MD is an Ophthalmologist in North Canton, OH.

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Dr. Karns graduated from Ohio State University. Dr. Laurence Karns, MD is an Ophthalmologist in North Canton, OH and has 39 years experience. Dr. Karns currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Akron General, Alliance Community Hospital, Aultman Hospital, Mercy Hospital and UH Cleveland Medical Center. Dr. Karns has experience treating conditions like Nearsightedness, Presbyopia and Accommodation Disorders among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Karns received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Karns' office accepts new patients. Dr. Karns is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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

Insurance Accepted

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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    6407 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH 44720
  2. 2 Office
    730 McKinley Ave NW, Canton, OH 44703
  3. 3 The Institute for Refractive and Intraocular Surgery
    800 McKinley Ave NW, Canton, OH 44703

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3.7
Based on 11 Reviews
5 Stars (7)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (3)

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Jul 12, 2024
Dr. Karns has excellent bedside manner and outstanding clinical skills; i completely trust him to take care of me and my eye health;
carla ali — Jul 12, 2024
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Ophthalmology
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Education

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Medical Education
  • Ohio State University
    1985
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Board Certifications

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

Dr. Karns frequently treats the following conditions: Nearsightedness, Presbyopia and Accommodation Disorders. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Laurence Karns, MD is affiliated with Akron General, Alliance Community Hospital, Aultman Hospital, Mercy Hospital and UH Cleveland Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Laurence Karns, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Akron General

    1 Akron General Ave, Akron, OH

  • Alliance Community Hospital

    200 E State St, Alliance, OH

  • Aultman Hospital

    2600 6th St SW, Canton, OH

  • Mercy Hospital

    1320 Mercy Dr NW, Canton, OH

  • UH Cleveland Medical Center

    11100 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH