The 20 Best Strabismus Doctors Near Me in Lake Charles, LA

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Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 120 doctor with experience in Strabismus near Lake Charles, LA. Of these, 104 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Strabismus
    Experienced in Strabismus
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    Willis Knighton Zaffater Eye Center

    2449 Hospital Dr Ste 460, 
    Bossier City, LA 
    318-381-8503
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Norman Zaffater is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Zaffater is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Allergic Conjunctivitis, Cataract, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Zaffater is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Strabismus

    Dr. Ashley A. Wheat
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Strabismus

    Dr. Ashley A. Wheat
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    WK Eye Institute Pierremont

    7607 Youree Dr, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-389-8457
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Ashley Wheat is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Wheat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Entropion, Eyelid Bump, and Chalazion. Dr. Wheat is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Strabismus

    Dr. Bryan J. Vekovius
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Strabismus

    Dr. Bryan J. Vekovius
    Ophthalmology
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    Bryan Vekovius M.D. LLC

    450 Ashley Ridge Blvd, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-221-2651
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Bryan Vekovius is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Vekovius is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Entropion, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Optic Atrophy Type 1. Dr. Vekovius is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Strabismus
    Distinguished in Strabismus
    Referral may be required

    Office

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 1002, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    225-766-7441
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Candace Collins is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Collins is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Esotropia, Nearsightedness, and Amblyopia. Dr. Collins is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Strabismus

    Dr. Alan B. Richards
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Strabismus

    Dr. Alan B. Richards
    Ophthalmology
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    Highland Clinic A Prof Med Corp

    1400 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Ste 103, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-222-8402
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Alan Richards is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Richards is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Esotropia, X-Linked Infantile Nystagmus, and Amblyopia. Dr. Richards is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Strabismus
    Distinguished in Strabismus
    Referral may be required

    Optics Unlimited Inc.

    277 N Highway 171 Ste 4, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    337-310-0775
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Lewis Murray-Iv is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Murray-Iv is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Strabismus, Presbyopia, and Esotropia. Dr. Murray-Iv is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Strabismus
    Distinguished in Strabismus
    Referral may be required

    Highland Clinic A Prof Med Corp

    1400 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Ste 103, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-222-8402
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    John Hinrichsen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Hinrichsen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Epicanthal Folds, X-Linked Infantile Nystagmus, and Amblyopia. Dr. Hinrichsen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Strabismus

    Dr. Robert J. Balkan
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Strabismus

    Dr. Robert J. Balkan
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Leader Balkan & Hendricks Apmc

    3434 Prytania St Ste 250, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    504-454-0158
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Balkan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Balkan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Blepharitis, Esotropia, and Benign Essential Blepharospasm. Dr. Balkan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Strabismus

    Dr. Andrew W. Lawton
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Strabismus

    Dr. Andrew W. Lawton
    Ophthalmology
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    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    504-842-3995
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Lawton is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Lawton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Esotropia, and Papilledema. Dr. Lawton is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Strabismus

    Dr. Natalie C. Weil
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Strabismus

    Dr. Natalie C. Weil
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Children's Hospital New Orleans

    200 Henry Clay Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    504-896-9426
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Natalie Weil is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Weil is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Amblyopia, Cataract, Esotropia, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Weil is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Strabismus

    Dr. Maria T. Vives
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Strabismus

    Dr. Maria T. Vives
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1437 Amelia St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    504-899-4005
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Maria Vives is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Vives is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Esotropia, Papilledema, and Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Vives is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Strabismus

    Dr. Eric D. Griener
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Strabismus

    Dr. Eric D. Griener
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Northshore Eye Associates

    1011 N Causeway Blvd, 
    Mandeville, LA 
    985-375-1111
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Griener is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mandeville, Louisiana. Dr. Griener is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Amblyopia, Cataract, and Chalazion. Dr. Griener is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Strabismus

    Dr. Horatio S. Eustis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Strabismus

    Dr. Horatio S. Eustis
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    504-842-3995
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Horatio Eustis is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Eustis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Esotropia, and Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type. Dr. Eustis is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Strabismus

    Dr. James G. Ralston
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Strabismus

    Dr. James G. Ralston
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Central Louisiana Eye Center

    65 Medical Park Blvd Ste 101, 
    Pineville, LA 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    James Ralston is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Pineville, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Ralston is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Ralston is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Strabismus

    Dr. Matthew J. Bolton
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Strabismus

    Dr. Matthew J. Bolton
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Leader Balkan & Hendricks Apmc

    3434 Prytania St Ste 250, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    504-891-1988
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Bolton is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Bolton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Cataract, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis. Dr. Bolton is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Strabismus

    Dr. John J. Brinkley
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Strabismus

    Dr. John J. Brinkley
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Lsuhsc Shreveport

    1501 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-675-5010
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    John Brinkley is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Brinkley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Papilledema, and Increased Intracranial Pressure. Dr. Brinkley is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Strabismus

    Dr. Hongvan T. Le
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Strabismus

    Dr. Hongvan T. Le
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Calais Dermatology Associates

    5220 Flanders Dr, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    225-766-3437
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Hongvan Le is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Le is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Peters Anomaly, Peters Plus Syndrome, and Hyperferritinemia-Cataract Syndrome. Dr. Le is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Strabismus
    Advanced in Strabismus
    Referral may be required

    Desai Eye Care

    155 Hospital Dr Ste 300, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    337-235-6263
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Patrick Keating is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Keating is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Optic Atrophy Type 1. Dr. Keating is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Strabismus

    Dr. Peimin Zhu
    Neurology
    Experienced in Strabismus

    Dr. Peimin Zhu
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Trinity Clinic

    1449 E. Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Suite 101, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-681-4282
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Peimin Zhu is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Zhu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Zhu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Strabismus

    Dr. David P. Fargason
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Strabismus

    Dr. David P. Fargason
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eye Medical Center Apmc

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 4000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    225-766-7441
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    David Fargason is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Fargason is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Dr. Fargason is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    What is the definition of Strabismus?

    Strabismus is a disorder in which both eyes do not line up in the same direction. Therefore, they do not look at the same object at the same time. The most common form of strabismus is known as "crossed eyes."

    When should I see a Strabismus doctor near Lake Charles, 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 Strabismus doctor near Lake Charles, 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 do I find the best Strabismus doctor near Lake Charles, LA?

    You can find a Strabismus doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Strabismus doctors near Lake Charles, 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 Strabismus doctors near Lake Charles, 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 Strabismus doctor near Lake Charles, 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 Strabismus doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Strabismus 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 Strabismus doctor near Lake Charles, 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 Strabismus 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 Strabismus 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 Strabismus doctors near Lake Charles, LA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Strabismus 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 Strabismus doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Strabismus 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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