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Dr. Karren Laird Russo, MD

Ophthalmology*
5.0 (7)
Map Pin Small Alexandria, LA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Karren Laird Russo, MD

Dr. Karren Laird Russo, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Alexandria, LA. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 31 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine and is affiliated with Christus Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital, Rapides Regional Medical Center, Byrd Regional Hospital and Natchitoches Regional Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Laird Russo an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Laird Russo works at Practice in Alexandria, LA with other offices in Pineville, LA. They frequently treat conditions like Corneal Abrasion or Laceration, Herpetic Keratitis and Corneal Ulcer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Laird Russo's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Alexandria Eye and Laser Center LLC
    231 Windermere Blvd, Alexandria, LA 71303 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (318) 487-2020
  2. 2
    Alexandria Vamc Pharmacy
    2495 Shreveport Hwy # 71, Pineville, LA 71360 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (318) 473-0010
  3. 3
    Valerie H. Washington DDS A Professional Dental Corp.
    3200 Monroe Hwy Ste 134, Pineville, LA 71360 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (318) 641-2400

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Christus Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital
  • Rapides Regional Medical Center
  • Byrd Regional Hospital
  • Natchitoches Regional Medical Center

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Treatment frequency



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Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Herpetic Keratitis
Corneal Ulcer
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Erosion
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Exotropia
Eye Infections
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Eyelid Spasm
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular or Retinal Edema
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Ocular Hypertension
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Serous Conjunctivitis
Squamous Blepharitis
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Tear Duct Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esotropia
Exophoria
Eye Cancer
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Heterophoria
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Scleritis
Progressive High Myopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Sympathetic Uveitis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharoplasty
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Sclera
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Keratomileusis
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Pterygium Surgery
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery
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    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    • 31 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1467413815
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. Laird Russo has seen patients for Corneal Abrasion or Laceration, Herpetic Keratitis and Corneal Ulcer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Laird Russo on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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