Advanced in Usher Syndrome

Dr. Robert I. Blem

Ophthalmology
Ochsner Health
Ochsner UHC Eye Clinic
401 Saint Julien Ave, 
Lafayette, LA 
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Advanced in Usher Syndrome
Ochsner Health
Ochsner UHC Eye Clinic
401 Saint Julien Ave, 
Lafayette, LA 
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Overview

Robert Blem is an Ophthalmologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Blem is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Retinal Detachment. Dr. Blem is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in LA
Hospital Affiliations
Ochsner University Hospital And Clinics
Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Ochsner UHC Eye Clinic
401 Saint Julien Ave, Lafayette, LA 70506

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

1 Total Publications

Genotypic and Phenotypic Characterization of Hexokinase 1 p.Glu847Lys Variant Causing Autosomal Dominant Pericentral Retinitis Pigmentosa.
Genotypic and Phenotypic Characterization of Hexokinase 1 p.Glu847Lys Variant Causing Autosomal Dominant Pericentral Retinitis Pigmentosa.
Journal: Ophthalmic surgery, lasers & imaging retina
Published: March 31, 2025
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