The 20 Best Glaucoma Doctors Near Me in Metairie, LA

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 71 doctor with experience in Glaucoma near Metairie, LA. Of these, 41 are Experienced, 22 are Advanced and 8 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Distinguished in Glaucoma

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Loftfield was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and attended the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, participating in the Sophomore Year Abroad Program at Centro Andino, University of New Mexico in Quito, Ecuador. She obtained her bachelors degree in chemistry from Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Massachusetts, and earned her medical degree from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Albuquerque. Continuing her studies, Dr. Loftfield completed a fellowship in ocular pathology and an internship in medicine-ophthalmology at the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City. She completed her ophthalmology residency at Ochsner, where she served as Chief Resident in her final year, and then completed a glaucoma fellowship at Ochsner and the LSU Eye Center. After completing a retina fellowship at the Sydney Eye Hospital in Sydney, Australia, she worked for Project Orbis as a staff ophthalmologist based on an airplane in Africa and Central America. Dr. Loftfield speaks fluent English and Spanish. She is board certified in ophthalmology and has been on staff at Ochsner since 1990. She is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and her professional interest is in glaucoma related cases. Dr. Loftfield practices at Ochsner's main campus in New Orleans.'. Dr. Loftfield is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Neuroretinitis.

    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Distinguished in Glaucoma

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Nussdorf is an Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Nussdorf is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome. Dr. Nussdorf is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Advanced in Glaucoma

    Ochsner Vision Center - Ochsner Health Center - Metairie

    2005 Veterans Memorial Blvd., 
    Metairie, LA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Guillmette is an Ophthalmologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Guillmette is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Guillmette is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    4324 Veterans Memorial Blvd Ste 107, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Lanoux is an Ophthalmologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Lanoux is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Chalazion, Glaucoma, and Eyelid Bump.

    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    4324 Veterans Memorial Blvd Ste 107, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Owen Lacour is an Ophthalmologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Lacour is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Chalazion, and Eyelid Bump.

    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Gulf South Eye Associates Apmc

    4628 Rye St, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Boyle is an Ophthalmologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Boyle is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Eyelid Bump, and Meibomianitis.

    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Vascular Surgery
    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Vascular Surgery

    Tulane Orthopedics

    1415 Tulane Ave Fl 4, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ze Zhang is a Vascular Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Zhang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Dry Eye Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Vitrectomy.

    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    University Medical Center Ear Nose Throat Clinic

    2000 Canal St Fl 3, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lena Al is an Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Al is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Blepharitis, and Meibomianitis.

    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sara Coulon is an Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Coulon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Chemosis, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Coulon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Joseph Benevento is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in the medical and surgical management of diseases affecting the retina and vitreous. He comes to Ochsner Health with years of experience in clinical practice and training residents and fellows at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary and the Yale Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. His clinical interests include age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachments, retinal vascular disease, ocular trauma, and other disorders of the retina. Dr. Benevento is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ginny Kullman is an Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Kullman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, and Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness. Dr. Kullman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sidharth Puri is an Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Puri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Artery Occlusion, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Puri is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Anthony Mazzulla is an ophthalmologist specializing in retina and vitreous surgery. He was born in Oak Park, Illinois and his interest in eye disease began at an early age. Dr. Mazzulla comes from a family of eye care professionals, and his father and older sister are both optometrists. He obtained his bachelor's degree with honors and his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago as part of the combined medical program, Guaranteed Professional Program Admissions (GPPA). He completed his transitional year internship at West Suburban Hospital in Oak Park, IL. He went on to complete a three-year residency in ophthalmology at the University of Chicago. Dr. Mazzulla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Ochsner Health Center - Baptist Napoleon Medical Plaza

    2820 Napoleon Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Pulin Shah is an Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Fuchs Dystrophy. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    4720 S I 10 Service Rd W Ste 406, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Singer is an Ophthalmologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Singer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Interstitial Keratitis, Glaucoma, and Cataract.

    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    3221 N Causeway Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arley Jaramillo is an Ophthalmologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Jaramillo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Kallikrein Hypertension, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Caplan Eye Clinic A Professional Medical Corp.

    3409 N Hullen St Ste 100, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Caplan is an Ophthalmologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Caplan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Kallikrein Hypertension, Glaucoma, Pterygium of the Conjunctiva and Cornea, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    La Optical Dispenser Inc

    4324 Veterans Memorial Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jared Vincent is an Ophthalmologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Vincent is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Eyelid Bump, and Meibomianitis.

    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Advanced in Glaucoma

    East Jefferson General Hospital

    4200 Houma Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Catherine Fitzmorris is an Ophthalmologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Fitzmorris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Cataract.

    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    4324 Veterans Memorial Blvd Ste 102, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donald Cerise is an Ophthalmologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Cerise is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, and Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Glaucoma?

    Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that can damage the optic nerve. This nerve sends the images you see to your brain.

    Most often, optic nerve damage is caused by increased pressure in the eye. This is called intraocular pressure.

    When should I see a Glaucoma doctor near Metairie, LA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Glaucoma doctor near Metairie, LA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Glaucoma doctors near Metairie, LA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Glaucoma doctors near Metairie, LA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Glaucoma doctor near Metairie, LA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Glaucoma doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Glaucoma doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Glaucoma doctor near Metairie, LA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Glaucoma doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Glaucoma doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Glaucoma doctors near Metairie, LA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Glaucoma doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Glaucoma doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Glaucoma doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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