The 20 Best Leber Congenital Amaurosis Doctors Near Me

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The 20 Best Leber Congenital Amaurosis Doctors Near Me

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 2827 doctor with experience in Leber Congenital Amaurosis. Of these, 2361 are Experienced, 352 are Advanced, 88 are Distinguished and 26 are Elite.

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    Elite in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology

    Scheie Eye Institute Perelman

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, West Pavilion, 3rd Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tomas Aleman is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Aleman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. His top areas of expertise are Choroideremia, Leber Congenital Amaurosis, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Aleman is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology

    Scheie Eye Institute Perelman

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, West Pavilion, 3rd Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Albert Maguire is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Maguire is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. His top areas of expertise are Leber Congenital Amaurosis, Choroideremia, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Vitrectomy. Dr. Maguire is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Elite in Leber Congenital Amaurosis

    Scheie Eye Institute Perelman

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, West Pavilion, 3rd Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Katherine Uyhazi is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Uyhazi is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. Her top areas of expertise are Leber Congenital Amaurosis, Sorsby Fundus Dystrophy, Choroideremia, and Usher Syndrome. Dr. Uyhazi is currently accepting new patients.

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    Allen C. Ho
    Elite in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology
    840 Walnut Street, Floor 10, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Allen Ho is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ho is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Vein Occlusion, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Ho is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    3401 Civic Center Blvd, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bart Leroy is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Leroy is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. His top areas of expertise are Leber Congenital Amaurosis, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Elite in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    6799 Collins Ave Apt 303, 
    Miami Beach, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Koenekoop is an Ophthalmologist in Miami Beach, Florida. Dr. Koenekoop is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. His top areas of expertise are Leber Congenital Amaurosis, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Elite in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Elite in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    City Road, 
    London, ENG, GB 

    Michel Michaelides practices in London, United Kingdom. Mr. Michaelides is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. His top areas of expertise are Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Color Blindness, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Elite in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Elite in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Paris, FR 

    Isabelle Perrault practices in Paris, France. Ms. Perrault is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. Her top areas of expertise are Leber Congenital Amaurosis, X-Linked Infantile Nystagmus, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Nephronophthisis.

    Elite in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology

    Cleveland Clinic

    8950 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elias Traboulsi is an Ophthalmologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Traboulsi is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. His top areas of expertise are Stargardt Macular Degeneration, Leber Congenital Amaurosis, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Cataract Removal, and Vitrectomy.

    Elite in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edwin Stone is an Ophthalmologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Stone is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD), Retinitis Pigmentosa, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Elite in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Elite in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Paris, FR 

    Jean-michel Rozet practices in Paris, France. Rozet is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. Their top areas of expertise are Leber Congenital Amaurosis, Congenital Microcoria, Microphthalmia, and Optic Nerve Atrophy.

    Elite in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Elite in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Gent, VLG, BE 

    Elfride De Baere practices in Gent, Belgium. De Baere is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. Their top areas of expertise are Blepharophimosis, Leber Congenital Amaurosis, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Elite in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Elite in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Strasbourg, FR 

    Helene Dollfus practices in Strasbourg, France. Ms. Dollfus is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. Her top areas of expertise are Bardet-Biedl Syndrome, Polydactyly, Leber Congenital Amaurosis, Alstrom Syndrome, and Vitrectomy.

    Elite in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Elite in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    11-43 Bath Street, 
    London, ENG, GB 

    James Bainbridge practices in London, United Kingdom. Mr. Bainbridge is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. His top areas of expertise are Leber Congenital Amaurosis, Color Blindness, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Elite in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Elite in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Gent, VLG, BE 

    Caroline Van Cauwenbergh practices in Gent, Belgium. Ms. Van Cauwenbergh is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. Her top areas of expertise are Leber Congenital Amaurosis, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinitis Pigmentosa.

    Elite in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology

    Massachusetts Eye And Ear

    243 Charles St, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Pierce is an Ophthalmologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Pierce is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. His top areas of expertise are Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Elite in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Elite in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Paris, FR 

    Sylvain Hanein practices in Paris, France. Mr. Hanein is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. His top areas of expertise are Leber Congenital Amaurosis, Congenital Hypothyroidism, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Thyroid Dysgenesis.

    Elite in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Elite in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Gent, VLG, BE 

    Frauke Coppieters practices in Gent, Belgium. Coppieters is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. Their top areas of expertise are Leber Congenital Amaurosis, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Retinitis Pigmentosa, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Elite in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Elite in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Paris, FR 

    Isabelle Audo practices in Paris, France. Ms. Audo is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. Her top areas of expertise are Cone-Rod Dystrophy, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Retinitis Pigmentosa, X-Linked Congenital Stationary Night Blindness, and Vitrectomy.

    Elite in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arlene Drack is an Ophthalmologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Drack is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. Her top areas of expertise are Leber Congenital Amaurosis, Brown Syndrome, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Strabismus, and Cataract Removal.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Leber Congenital Amaurosis?

    Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) is an eye disorder that primarily affects the retina. People with this condition typically have severe visual impairment beginning in infancy. Other features include photophobia, involuntary movements of the eyes (nystagmus), and extreme farsightedness. The pupils also do not react normally to light. Additionally, the cornea may be cone-shaped and abnormally thin (keratoconus). Franceschetti's oculo-digital sign is characteristic of Leber congenital amaurosis. This sign consists of poking, pressing, and rubbing the eyes with a knuckle or finger. Different subtypes have been described. The different subtypes are caused by genetic changes in different genes. Some of these subtypes are also distinguished by their patterns of vision loss and related eye abnormalities.

    When should I see a Leber Congenital Amaurosis doctor near me?

    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 Leber Congenital Amaurosis doctor near me?

    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 Leber Congenital Amaurosis doctors near me?

    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 Leber Congenital Amaurosis doctors near me?

    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 Leber Congenital Amaurosis doctor near me?

    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 Leber Congenital Amaurosis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Leber Congenital Amaurosis 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 Leber Congenital Amaurosis doctor near me?

    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 Leber Congenital Amaurosis 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 Leber Congenital Amaurosis 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 Leber Congenital Amaurosis doctors near me?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Leber Congenital Amaurosis 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 Leber Congenital Amaurosis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Leber Congenital Amaurosis 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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