The 20 Best Leber Congenital Amaurosis Doctors Near Me in Lexington, KY

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Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Leber Congenital Amaurosis near Lexington, KY. Of these, 12 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Leber Congenital Amaurosis

    Dr. Robert A. Sisk
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Leber Congenital Amaurosis

    Dr. Robert A. Sisk
    Ophthalmology
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    CEI Physicians, PSC, Inc.

    580 South Loop Road, 
    Edgewood, KY 
    513-984-5133
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Sisk is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Edgewood, Kentucky. Dr. Sisk is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Jalili Syndrome, Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy, Usher Syndrome Type 2A, and Usher Syndrome. Dr. Sisk is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - 2008 and American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Sisk is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis

    Dr. Todd J. Purkiss
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis

    Dr. Todd J. Purkiss
    Ophthalmology
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    Retina And Vitreous Associates Of Kentucky PLLC

    120 N Eagle Creek Dr Ste 500, 
    Lexington, KY 
    859-263-3900
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Todd Purkiss is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Purkiss is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, and Retinal Vein Occlusion. Dr. Purkiss is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Advanced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
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    Retina And Vitreous Associates Of Kentucky PLLC

    120 N Eagle Creek Dr, Suite 500, 
    Lexington, KY 
    859-263-3900
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Miguel Busquets is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Busquets is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Busquets is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
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    Somerset Cardiology P.S.C.

    850 Hail Knob Rd # A, 
    Somerset, KY 
    859-263-3900
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Belinda Shirkey is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Somerset, Kentucky. Dr. Shirkey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Vein Occlusion, Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Shirkey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis

    Dr. Andrew J. Steele
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis

    Dr. Andrew J. Steele
    Ophthalmology
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    Distler Huntington & Blair PSC

    6400 Westwind Way, 
    Crestwood, KY 
    502-243-2227
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese
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    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Steele is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Crestwood, Kentucky. Dr. Steele is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Neuroretinitis. Dr. Steele is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis

    Dr. Michael S. Tanner
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis

    Dr. Michael S. Tanner
    Ophthalmology
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    Abell Eyes

    1800 Old Lebanon Rd, 
    Campbellsville, KY 
    270-789-2023
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Tanner is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Campbellsville, Kentucky. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Tanner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Meibomianitis. Dr. Tanner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis

    Dr. Jack L. Hollins
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis

    Dr. Jack L. Hollins
    Ophthalmology
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    Retina And Vitreous Associates Of Kentucky PLLC

    120 N Eagle Creek Dr Ste 500, 
    Lexington, KY 
    859-263-3900
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Jack Hollins is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Hollins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Hollins is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
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    Retina And Vitreous Associates Of Kentucky PLLC

    120 N Eagle Creek Dr Ste 500, 
    Lexington, KY 
    859-263-3900
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Blake Isernhagen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Isernhagen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Toxoplasmosis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Toxoplasmosis, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Isernhagen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis

    Dr. Mohammad A. Sadiq
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis

    Dr. Mohammad A. Sadiq
    Ophthalmology
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    Ophthalmological Services Inc.

    301 E Muhammad Ali Blvd, 
    Louisville, KY 
    304-598-4000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Mohammad Sadiq is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Sadiq is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Detachment. Dr. Sadiq is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
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    East End Pediatrics PLLC

    13324 Shelbyville Rd, 
    Louisville, KY 
    502-245-0305
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    David Strickland is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Strickland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Meibomianitis, and Blepharitis. Dr. Strickland is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Referral may be required

    Southern Kentucky Anesthesia Services PSC

    108 Bravo Blvd, 
    Glasgow, KY 
    270-651-2181
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Spencer Witcher is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Glasgow, Kentucky. Dr. Witcher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Glaucoma. Dr. Witcher is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis

    Dr. Aaron M. Ricca
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis

    Dr. Aaron M. Ricca
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Retina And Vitreous Associates Of Kentucky PLLC

    120 N Eagle Creek Dr Ste 500, 
    Lexington, KY 
    859-263-3900
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Aaron Ricca is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Ricca is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Vein Occlusion, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Ricca is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis

    Dr. Shorye Durrett
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis

    Dr. Shorye Durrett
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Robley Rex Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

    800 Zorn Ave, 
    Louisville, KY 
    502-287-4000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Shorye Durrett is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Durrett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Sorsby Fundus Dystrophy, Leber Congenital Amaurosis, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis

    Dr. William J. Curtis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis

    Dr. William J. Curtis
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Kentucky Institute For Eye Health & Surgery

    65 E City Dam Rd, 
    Corbin, KY 
    606-528-9393
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    William Curtis is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Corbin, Kentucky. Dr. Curtis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Curtis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis

    Dr. Craig H. Douglas
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis

    Dr. Craig H. Douglas
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Norton Children's Hospital

    231 E Chestnut St, 
    Louisville, KY 
    502-629-7661
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Craig Douglas is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Douglas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Retinopathy of Prematurity, Esotropia, and Amblyopia. Dr. Douglas is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 do I find the best Leber Congenital Amaurosis doctor near Lexington, KY?

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    How does MediFind rank Leber Congenital Amaurosis doctors near Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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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