The 20 Best Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration Doctors Near Me in Mississippi, US

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The 20 Best Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration Doctors in Mississippi, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 91 doctor with experience in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration near Mississippi, US. Of these, 57 are Experienced, 22 are Advanced and 12 are Distinguished.

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91 providers found
    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    1200 N State St Ste 300, 
    Jackson, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joel Herring is an Ophthalmologist in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Herring is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Artery Occlusion, Retinal Vein Occlusion, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    1200 N State St Ste 300, 
    Jackson, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Brown is an Ophthalmologist in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Brown is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    1200 N State St Ste 300, 
    Jackson, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Borne is an Ophthalmologist in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Borne is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

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    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Heritage Obstetrics & Gynecolgy Clinic Of NM PA

    606 Brunson Dr, 
    Tupelo, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Heather Hancock is an Ophthalmologist in Tupelo, Mississippi. Dr. Hancock is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Her top areas of expertise are Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina, Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Hattiesburg Eye Clinic P.A.

    100 Hospital Dr W, 
    Hattiesburg, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stoney Williamson is an Ophthalmologist in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Dr. Williamson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Cataract, and Glaucoma.

    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Hattiesburg Eye Clinic P.A.

    100 Hospital Dr W, 
    Hattiesburg, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Todd Williamson is an Ophthalmologist in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Dr. Williamson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Presbyopia.

    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Office

    100 Hospital Dr W, 
    Hattiesburg, MS 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Richardson is an Ophthalmologist in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Dr. Richardson has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Specialists Of Mississippi PLLC

    109 Millsaps Dr Ste B, 
    Hattiesburg, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wright Lauten is an Ophthalmologist in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Dr. Lauten is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Punctate Inner Choroidopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Southern Eye Surgery Center LLC

    1420 S 28th Ave, 
    Hattiesburg, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jaime Jimenez is an Ophthalmologist in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Dr. Jimenez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    The Office Of Bone And Joint Surgery P.C.

    7900 Airways Blvd Bldg A1, 
    Southaven, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jorge Calzada is an Ophthalmologist in Southaven, Mississippi. Dr. Calzada is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy.

    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Benefield Eye Care

    14225 Dedeaux Rd, 
    Gulfport, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Donald Benefield is an Ophthalmologist in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dr. Benefield is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Meibomianitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Optic Atrophy Type 1.

    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Hogan Eye Clinic P. A.

    351 Cowan Rd, 
    Gulfport, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Hogan is an Ophthalmologist in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dr. Hogan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Glaucoma, Cataract, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Mississippi Retina Associates PLLC

    1026 Baptist Cir Ste 400, 
    Madison, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bryan Propes is an Ophthalmologist in Madison, Mississippi. Dr. Propes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Clinic Of Meridian

    1301 20th Ave, 
    Meridian, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Mid-South Retina Associates LLC

    6760 Goodman Rd Ste 125, 
    Olive Branch, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Calvin Brown is an Ophthalmologist in Olive Branch, Mississippi. Dr. Brown is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Kallikrein Hypertension.

    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Specialists Of Mississippi PLLC

    109 Millsaps Dr Ste B, 
    Hattiesburg, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Martin Thomley is an Ophthalmologist in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Dr. Thomley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy.

    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Clinic Of Meridian

    1301 20th Ave, 
    Meridian, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Mason is an Ophthalmologist in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Mason is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Hattiesburg Eye Clinic P.A.

    100 Hospital Dr W, 
    Hattiesburg, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Pace is an Ophthalmologist in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Dr. Pace is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Meibomianitis, and Chalazion.

    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    The Retina Institute Of Mississippi PLLC

    281 Trace Colony Park Dr # A, 
    Ridgeland, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Tieu is an Ophthalmologist in Ridgeland, Mississippi. Dr. Tieu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, and Vitrectomy.

    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    University Pathology Associates PLLC

    2500 N State St, 
    Jackson, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julian Nussbaum is an Ophthalmologist in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Nussbaum is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Geographic Atrophy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration?

    Late-onset retinal degeneration is an inherited retinal dystrophy characterized by delayed dark adaptation and nyctalopia and drusen deposits presenting in adulthood, followed by cone and rod degeneration that presents in the sixth decade of life, which leads to central vision loss. Anterior segment features such as peripupillary iris transillumination defects and abnormally long anterior zonular insertions are also observed. Choroidal neovascularization and glaucoma may occur in the late stages of the disease.

    When should I see a Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration doctor in Mississippi, US?

    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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration doctor in Mississippi, US?

    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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration doctors in Mississippi, US?

    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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration doctors in Mississippi, US?

    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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration doctor in Mississippi, US?

    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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration doctor in Mississippi, US?

    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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration doctors in Mississippi, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration 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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