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Dr. Kenneth Lao, MD

Ophthalmology*
3.7 (6)
Map Pin Small Temple, TX
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. Kenneth Lao, MD

Dr. Kenneth Lao, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Temple, TX. Dr. Lao, completed a fellowship at Oklahoma University Medical Center. Dr. Lao, completed a residency at Scott & White Memorial Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Lao an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Lao works at Practice in Temple, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Visual Field Defects, Strabismus and Diplopia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield 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. Lao's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Scott & White Memorial Hospital
    2401 S 31ST ST, Temple, TX 76508 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (254) 724-3937
  2. 2
    Scott & White Clinic
    1815 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76504 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (254) 724-2111

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  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Temple

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Visual Field Defects
Strabismus
Diplopia
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Bell's Palsy
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Infections
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Diseases
Eyelid Disorders
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anisocoria
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blindness
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Eye Cancer
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Headache
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular or Retinal Edema
Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Orbital Fracture
Pinguecula
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Acute Endophthalmitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Congenital Nystagmus
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Dislocation of Lens
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esophoria
Exophoria
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Keratoconus
Lagophthalmos
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Mechanical Strabismus
Migraine
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Miosis
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Mydriasis
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Night Blindness
Nutritional Optic Neuropathy
Ophthalmoplegia
Optic Papillitis
Orbital Cellulitis
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Progressive High Myopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinoschisis
Retrobulbar Neuritis
Serous Detachment Retina
Shingles
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Solar Retinopathy
Squamous Blepharitis
Staphyloma Posticum
Stye
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Trichiasis
Vertical Heterophoria
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharorrhaphy
Cataract Removal Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Strabismus Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
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    About Dr. Kenneth Lao, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1861463093
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Oklahoma University Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Scott & White Memorial Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Hillcrest Medical Center
    Internship
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. Kenneth Lao, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Lao is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Lao has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Lao has seen patients for Visual Field Defects, Strabismus and Diplopia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Lao on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    6 patients have reviewed Dr. Lao. The overall rating for this provider is 3.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Lao.

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