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Dr. Wright Lauten, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 47
Dr. Wright Lauten, MD
4.5 (43 Ratings)
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Dr. Wright Lauten, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Hattiesburg, MS.
Dr. Wright Lauten, MD
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Dr. Wright Lauten, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 47
Hattiesburg, MS
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience
Dr. Wright Lauten, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Hattiesburg, MS.

About

Dr. Lauten graduated from University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine in 2005 and completed a residency at Vanderbilt University.Dr. Wright Lauten, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Hattiesburg, MS and has 19 years experience. Dr. Lauten currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Covington County Hospital Cah, Forrest General Hospital, Highland Community Hospital, Lawrence County Hospital, Merit Health Biloxi, Merit Health Wesley, Pascagoula Hospital, Slidell Memorial Hospital East and South Central Regional Medical Center. Dr. Lauten has experience treating conditions like Floaters, Hypertensive Retinopathy and Age-Related Macular Degeneration among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Lauten received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 43 times. Dr. Lauten's office accepts new patients. Dr. Lauten is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Floaters
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Floaters
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Chorioretinal Scars
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eye Cancer
Glaucoma
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Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Macular or Retinal Edema
Ocular Hypertension
Posterior Uveitis
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinoschisis
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Dry Eyes
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Retinal Neovascularization
Tear Duct Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
Blindness
Cataract
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Chronic Endophthalmitis
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Endophthalmitis
Eye Infections
Eye Melanoma
Eyelid Disorders
Herpetic Keratitis
Hypotony of Eye
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Nearsightedness
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Senile Cataracts
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Acquired Coloboma
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Amaurosis Fugax
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Autoimmune Diseases
Best's Disease
Black Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Brow Ptosis
Central Areolar Choroidal Sclerosis
Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Choroideremia
Choroiditis
Cone Rod Dystrophy
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Cystoid Macular Edema
Cytomegaloviral Retinitis
Degenerative Disorders
Diabetes-Like Retinal Edema
Diabetic Eye Disease
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Exotropia
Eye Injuries
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Histoplasmosis
Hollenhorst Plaque
Hordeolum
Hyphema
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intraocular Hemorrhage
Iritis
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Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Macular Degeneration
Macular Pucker
Marfan Syndrome
Migraine
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Multifocal Choroiditis
Night Blindness
Ocular Histoplasmosis Syndrome
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Atrophy
Optic Atrophy 1
Optic Atrophy 2
Optic Atrophy 5
Optic Atrophy 6
Optic Neuritis
Papilledema
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pigmentary Retinopathy
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Posterior Vitreous Detachment
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Retina Diseases
Retina-Vitreous Disorders
Retinal Artery Occlusion
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Degeneration
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Detachment With Break
Retinal Edema
Retinal Macoaneurysm
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Telangiectasia and Hypogammaglobulinemia
Retinopathy
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Serous Detachment Retina
Spider Veins
Staphyloma Posticum
Stargardt's Disease
Strabismus
Stye
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Sympathetic Uveitis
Toxoplasmosis
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Vitreous Detachment
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Diabetic Eye Exam
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Fluorscein Angiography
Injection Therapy
Laser Surgery
Ocular Prosthetics
Repair of Eye Laceration
Repair of Retinal Detachment
Retina and Vitreous Surgery
Retinal Laser Photocoagulation
Retinal Laser Surgery
Retinal Surgery
Retinal Testing
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreous Surgery

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  • GEHA
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Aetna
  • Medicaid
  • Emblem Health
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
  • Cigna
  • Universal American
  • Coventry Health Care
  • AARP
  • Tricare
  • Buckeye Community Health Plan HMO-SNP
    Medicare
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  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Humana
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Ambetter
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
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  • Curative EPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Retina Specialists of Mississippi PLLC
    109 Millsaps Dr Ste B, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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4.5
Based on 43 Reviews
5 Stars (37)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (5)

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Sep 20, 2024
The generous response of each staff member is notable. Every kindness is extended by the doctor and all staff to each patient and family. To have vision protected in such a caring atmosphere makes one leave with a sense of personal worth and appreciation
Tappy Murray family member — Sep 20, 2024
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School
    2006
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Vanderbilt University
    2009
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Alabama At Birmingham|University of Alabama at Birmingham - AUPO Vitreoretinal Fellowship
    2011
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Wright Lauten, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lauten's profile.

Dr. Lauten frequently treats the following conditions: Floaters, Hypertensive Retinopathy and Age-Related Macular Degeneration. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Wright Lauten, MD is affiliated with Covington County Hospital Cah, Forrest General Hospital, Highland Community Hospital, Lawrence County Hospital, Merit Health Biloxi, Merit Health Wesley, Pascagoula Hospital, Slidell Memorial Hospital East and South Central Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Wright Lauten, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Covington County Hospital Cah

    701 S Holly Ave, Collins, MS

  • Forrest General Hospital

    6051 U S Highway 49, Hattiesburg, MS

  • Highland Community Hospital

    130 Highland Pkwy, Picayune, MS

  • Lawrence County Hospital

    1065 E Broad St, Monticello, MS

  • Merit Health Biloxi

    150 Reynoir St, Biloxi, MS

  • Merit Health Wesley

    5001 Hardy St, Hattiesburg, MS

  • Pascagoula Hospital

    2809 Denny Ave, Pascagoula, MS

  • Slidell Memorial Hospital East

    100 Medical Center Dr, Slidell, LA

  • South Central Regional Medical Center

    1220 Jefferson St, Laurel, MS