Overview
Dr. Lindsey Harris grew up in Beaumont. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia and her medical degree from McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). At UTHealth, she was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and received the American Medical Women’s Association Janet M. Glasgow Achievement Award. She completed her residency in ophthalmology at Baylor College of Medicine, where she served as chief resident and received awards for high ethical and humane standards and for best research. She also completed a fellowship in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Harris is board certified in ophthalmology and has been in practice since 2000. She treats eye injuries, eye infections, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, corneal diseases, strabismus, macular degeneration, eye pain, toxoplasmosis, uveitis, cataracts, retinitis pigmentosa and other vision issues. She also performs eye exams, LASIK surgery and retina surgery. Active in the community, Dr. Harris has served on the board of trustees of the Houston Eye Associates Foundation, the executive committee of the Christus Foundation for Healthcare, the board of directors of the Junior League of Houston and the advisory board of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese Galveston-Houston.
Dr. Harris is highly rated in 38 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.
Dr. Harris is currently accepting new patients in some locations.
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Board certified in ophthalmology, Dr. Amy Schefler’s clinical interests include retinoblastoma, uveal melanoma, benign and malignant eye tumors. In practice since 2004, she sees patients of all ages and speaks Spanish. Dr. Schefler earned her medical degree at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City. She completed both a residency and fellowship at the University of Miami (Florida)’s Bascom Palmer Eye Institute-Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital. She underwent additional training at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. The hallmark of Dr. Schefler’s practice philosophy is compassionate care grounded in scientific evidence. She offers cutting-edge knowledge and a high degree of availability for both routine appointments and emergencies. Her professional honors include the Society of Heed Fellows Fellow Award (2009), the Heed Ophthalmic Foundation Fellowship Award (2009), the Ronald G. Michels Fellowship Foundation Award (2008), Weill Medical College Honors in Research (2003), the Edward Norton Prize in Ophthalmology at Weill Medical College (2003), the Dean's Research Award at Weill Medical College (2003) and the ARVO/National Eye Institute Travel Fellowship Grant (2002). A resident of Houston, Dr. Schefler is married and the mother of two children. In her leisure time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and children, tennis and traveling. Dr. Schefler is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma of the Eye, Uveal Melanoma, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Retinoblastoma, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Schefler is currently accepting new patients.
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Dan Gombos is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Gombos is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma of the Eye, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Retinoblastoma, and Uveal Melanoma.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lindsey D. Harris
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lindsey D. Harris?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Lindsey D. Harris by calling their office at 832-553-7111. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Lindsey D. Harris a top-rated expert for Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lindsey D. Harris is classified as an Distinguished expert for Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Lindsey D. Harris specialize in?
While Dr. Lindsey D. Harris is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Diabetic Retinopathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Lindsey D. Harris accept my insurance?
Dr. Lindsey D. Harris accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 832-553-7111 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Distinguished
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Harris isDistinguished. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Harris isDistinguished. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Harris isDistinguished. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Harris isDistinguished. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Harris isDistinguished. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- Retinal Vein OcclusionDr. Harris isDistinguished. Learn about Retinal Vein Occlusion.
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- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Harris isAdvanced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)
- BlepharitisDr. Harris isAdvanced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- CataractDr. Harris isAdvanced. Learn about Cataract.
- Central Serous ChorioretinopathyDr. Harris isAdvanced. Learn about Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.
- ChalazionDr. Harris isAdvanced. Learn about Chalazion.
- Cone DystrophyDr. Harris isAdvanced. Learn about Cone Dystrophy.
- Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
- Cone-Rod DystrophyDr. Harris isAdvanced. Learn about Cone-Rod Dystrophy.
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)Dr. Harris isAdvanced. Learn about Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).
- Doyne Honeycomb Retinal DystrophyDr. Harris isAdvanced. Learn about Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Harris isAdvanced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- EndophthalmitisDr. Harris isAdvanced. Learn about Endophthalmitis.
- EntropionDr. Harris isAdvanced. Learn about Entropion.
- Eyelid BumpDr. Harris isAdvanced. Learn about Eyelid Bump.
- Geographic AtrophyDr. Harris isAdvanced. Learn about Geographic Atrophy.
- GlaucomaDr. Harris isAdvanced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Jalili SyndromeDr. Harris isAdvanced. Learn about Jalili Syndrome.
- MeibomianitisDr. Harris isAdvanced. Learn about Meibomianitis.
- NearsightednessDr. Harris isAdvanced. Learn about Nearsightedness.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Harris isAdvanced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Harris isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
- Retinitis PigmentosaDr. Harris isAdvanced. Learn about Retinitis Pigmentosa.
- ScleritisDr. Harris isAdvanced. Learn about Scleritis.
- Stargardt Macular DegenerationDr. Harris isAdvanced. Learn about Stargardt Macular Degeneration.
- Subconjunctival HemorrhageDr. Harris isAdvanced. Learn about Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.
- Usher SyndromeDr. Harris isAdvanced. Learn about Usher Syndrome.
- Usher Syndrome Type 2ADr. Harris isAdvanced. Learn about Usher Syndrome Type 2A.
- UveitisDr. Harris isAdvanced. Learn about Uveitis.
- X-Linked Juvenile RetinoschisisDr. Harris isAdvanced. Learn about X-Linked Juvenile Retinoschisis.
- X-Linked Retinal DysplasiaDr. Harris isAdvanced. Learn about X-Linked Retinal Dysplasia.
- X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP)
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- Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
- AmblyopiaDr. Harris isExperienced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- Coats DiseaseDr. Harris isExperienced. Learn about Coats Disease.
- ColobomaDr. Harris isExperienced. Learn about Coloboma.
- Coloboma of IrisDr. Harris isExperienced. Learn about Coloboma of Iris.
- Eales DiseaseDr. Harris isExperienced. Learn about Eales Disease.
- EpiscleritisDr. Harris isExperienced. Learn about Episcleritis.
- Familial Exudative VitreoretinopathyDr. Harris isExperienced. Learn about Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy.
- Giant Papillary ConjunctivitisDr. Harris isExperienced. Learn about Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis.
- Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
- HyphemaDr. Harris isExperienced. Learn about Hyphema.
- Interstitial KeratitisDr. Harris isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Keratitis.
- Kallikrein HypertensionDr. Harris isExperienced. Learn about Kallikrein Hypertension.
- Melanoma of the EyeDr. Harris isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma of the Eye.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Harris isExperienced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Ocular ToxoplasmosisDr. Harris isExperienced. Learn about Ocular Toxoplasmosis.
- Optic Atrophy Type 1Dr. Harris isExperienced. Learn about Optic Atrophy Type 1.
- Optic Nerve AtrophyDr. Harris isExperienced. Learn about Optic Nerve Atrophy.
- Optic NeuritisDr. Harris isExperienced. Learn about Optic Neuritis.
- PapilledemaDr. Harris isExperienced. Learn about Papilledema.
- Parinaud Oculoglandular SyndromeDr. Harris isExperienced. Learn about Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome.
- Pigment-Dispersion SyndromeDr. Harris isExperienced. Learn about Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome.
- PingueculaDr. Harris isExperienced. Learn about Pinguecula.
- PresbyopiaDr. Harris isExperienced. Learn about Presbyopia.
- PterygiumDr. Harris isExperienced. Learn about Pterygium.
- Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukodystrophy
- StrabismusDr. Harris isExperienced. Learn about Strabismus.
- Temporal ArteritisDr. Harris isExperienced. Learn about Temporal Arteritis.
- ToxoplasmosisDr. Harris isExperienced. Learn about Toxoplasmosis.