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    MediFind found 152 doctor with experience in Optic Atrophy Type 1 near Louisiana, US. Of these, 123 are Experienced, 22 are Advanced and 7 are Distinguished.

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    152 providers found
      Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
      Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1

      Wk Zaffater Eye Center

      2449 Hospital Dr, Suite 460, 
      Bossier City, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Norman Zaffater is an Ophthalmologist in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Zaffater is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. His top areas of expertise are Allergic Conjunctivitis, Cataract, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Zaffater is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
      Ophthalmology

      Wk Pierremont Eye Institute

      2611 Greenwood Rd, 
      Shreveport, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Margart Wheat is an Ophthalmologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Wheat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. Her top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Entropion, Eyelid Bump, and Chalazion. Dr. Wheat is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
      Ophthalmology

      Wk Pierremont Eye Institute

      2611 Greenwood Rd, 
      Shreveport, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      David Bryan is an Ophthalmologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Bryan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. His top areas of expertise are Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Interstitial Keratitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract. Dr. Bryan is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
      Experienced in Optic Atrophy Type 1

      Wk Pierremont Eye Institute

      2611 Greenwood Rd, 
      Shreveport, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      James Swearingen is an Ophthalmologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Swearingen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. His top areas of expertise are Chalazion, Dry Eye Syndrome, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. Dr. Swearingen is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
      Ophthalmology

      Wk Pierremont Eye Institute

      2611 Greenwood Rd, 
      Shreveport, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Wyche Coleman is an Ophthalmologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Coleman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Astigmatism, Glaucoma, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Coleman is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Optic Atrophy Type 1
      Ophthalmology
      Distinguished in Optic Atrophy Type 1
      Ophthalmology
      450 Ashley Ridge Blvd, 
      Shreveport, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Bryan Vekovius is an Ophthalmologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Vekovius is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. His top areas of expertise are Entropion, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Optic Nerve Atrophy. Dr. Vekovius is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Optic Atrophy Type 1
      Ophthalmology
      Distinguished in Optic Atrophy Type 1
      Ophthalmology

      Eye Clinic A Professional Medical Corp

      1767 Imperial Blvd, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jon Yokubaitis is an Ophthalmologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Yokubaitis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. His top areas of expertise are Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Presbyopia, and Cataract. Dr. Yokubaitis is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Optic Atrophy Type 1
      Ophthalmology
      Distinguished in Optic Atrophy Type 1
      Ophthalmology

      Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice

      1420 Kings Hwy, 
      Shreveport, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      John Brinkley is an Ophthalmologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Brinkley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. His top areas of expertise are Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Papilledema, and Increased Intracranial Pressure. Dr. Brinkley is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Optic Atrophy Type 1
      Ophthalmology
      Distinguished in Optic Atrophy Type 1
      Ophthalmology

      Accurate Eye Care LLC

      446 Corporate Dr, 
      Houma, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Keith Kellum is an Ophthalmologist in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Kellum is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Optic Atrophy Type 1. Dr. Kellum is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Optic Atrophy Type 1
      Distinguished in Optic Atrophy Type 1

      Azar Instruments Inc.

      516 Saint Landry St, 
      Lafayette, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Patrick Keating is an Ophthalmologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Keating is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Optic Atrophy Type 1. Dr. Keating is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Optic Atrophy Type 1
      Distinguished in Optic Atrophy Type 1

      Eye Clinic A Professional Medical Corp

      1767 Imperial Blvd, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Margaret Carter is an Ophthalmologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Carter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Presbyopia, Glaucoma, and Chalazion. Dr. Carter is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Optic Atrophy Type 1
      Distinguished in Optic Atrophy Type 1

      Leader Balkan And Hendricks Apmc

      3434 Prytania St, Suite 250, 
      New Orleans, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Clifford Hendricks is an Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Hendricks is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. His top areas of expertise are Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, and Cataract. Dr. Hendricks is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
      Ophthalmology

      Southern Eye Institute

      446 Corporate Dr, 
      Houma, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Nano Zeringue is an Ophthalmologist in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Zeringue is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Eyelid Bump, and Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Zeringue is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
      Ophthalmology

      Lsuhn Billing LLC

      2390 W Congress St, 
      Lafayette, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Frederick Hall is an Ophthalmologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Hall is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Presbyopia. Dr. Hall is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
      Ophthalmology

      Lsuhn Billing LLC

      2390 W Congress St, 
      Lafayette, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Lewis Murray is an Ophthalmologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Murray is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Strabismus, Presbyopia, and Esotropia. Dr. Murray is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
      Ophthalmology

      Leader Balkan And Hendricks Apmc

      3434 Prytania St, Suite 250, 
      New Orleans, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Matthew Bolton is an Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Bolton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. His top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Cataract, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis. Dr. Bolton is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
      Ophthalmology
      251 Moosa Blvd, 
      Eunice, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Edward Graul is an Ophthalmologist in Eunice, Louisiana. Dr. Graul is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Presbyopia, Interstitial Keratitis, and Optic Nerve Atrophy. Dr. Graul is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
      Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1

      Eye Clinic A Professional Medical Corp

      1767 Imperial Blvd, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Charles Thompson is an Ophthalmologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. His top areas of expertise are Pterygium, Cataract, Neurotrophic Keratitis, and Glaucoma. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
      Ophthalmology

      Alexandria Eye And Laser Center LLC

      231 Windermere Blvd, 
      Alexandria, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Thomas Norton is an Ophthalmologist in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Norton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Kallikrein Hypertension, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Norton is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
      Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1

      4 Your Eyes, LLC

      2 Sanctuary Blvd, Suite 303, 
      Mandeville, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Italian
      Accepting New Patients

      Neil Notaroberto is an Ophthalmologist in Mandeville, Louisiana. Dr. Notaroberto is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. His top areas of expertise are Kallikrein Hypertension, Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Notaroberto is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Optic Atrophy Type 1?

      Optic atrophy type 1 is a condition that often causes slowly worsening vision, usually beginning in childhood. People with optic atrophy type 1 typically experience a narrowing of their field of vision (tunnel vision). Affected individuals gradually lose their sight as their field of vision becomes smaller. Both eyes are usually affected equally, but the severity of the vision loss varies widely, even among affected members of the same family, ranging from nearly normal vision to complete blindness.

      When should I see an Optic Atrophy Type 1 doctor in Louisiana, 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 an Optic Atrophy Type 1 doctor in Louisiana, 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 Optic Atrophy Type 1 doctors in Louisiana, 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 Optic Atrophy Type 1 doctors in Louisiana, 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 an Optic Atrophy Type 1 doctor in Louisiana, 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 Optic Atrophy Type 1 doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Optic Atrophy Type 1 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 an Optic Atrophy Type 1 doctor in Louisiana, 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 Optic Atrophy Type 1 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 Optic Atrophy Type 1 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 Optic Atrophy Type 1 doctors in Louisiana, US?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Optic Atrophy Type 1 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 an Optic Atrophy Type 1 doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Optic Atrophy Type 1 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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