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Dr. Ian McWherter, OD

Optometry*
4.4 (19)
Map Pin Small Louisville, KY
Accepting new patients
12 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Ian McWherter, OD

Dr. Ian McWherter, OD is an Optometrist in Louisville, KY. They specialize in Optometry, has 12 years of experience. They graduated from PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY and is affiliated with Norton Hospital. Dr. McWherter, completed a residency at Bennett and Bloom Eye Center. Patients rated Dr. McWherter an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. McWherter works at Bennett & Bloom Eye Centers in Louisville, KY with other offices in Jeffersonville, IN and Elizabethtown, KY. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield 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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Conditions Treated and Procedures Performed

Dr. McWherter's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Bennett & Bloom Eye Centers
    1935 Bluegrass Ave Ste 200, Louisville, KY 40215 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 364-0033
  2. 2
    Bennett & Bloom Eye Centers
    4010 DuPont Cir Ste 380, Louisville, KY 40207 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 895-0040
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 20:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3
    Bennett & Bloom Eye Centers
    9200 Leesgate Rd Ste 100, Louisville, KY 40222 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 895-0040
    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  4. 4
    Bennett & Bloom Eye Centers
    1935 Bluegrass Ave Ste 200, Louisville, KY 40215 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 895-0040
  5. 5
    Bennett and Bloom Eye Centers
    95 QUARTERMASTER CT, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (812) 284-0077
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  6. 6
    Bennett & Bloom Eye Centers
    1000 Johnstown Rd Ste 102, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (270) 769-0099
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Norton Hospital

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Allergic Conjunctivitis
Amaurosis Fugax
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia
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Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bacterial Conjunctivitis
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Black Eye
Blepharitis
Blurred Vision
Cataract
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Chalazion
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Conjunctival Disorders
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Cornea Guttata With Anterior Polar Cataract
Corneal Abrasion
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Dystrophy, Epithelial Basement Membrane
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Flash Burns
Corneal Scar
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Diabetes Insipidus - Diabetes Mellitus - Optic Atrophy
Diabetes-Like Blepharitis
Diabetic Eye Disease
Diabetic Retinopathy
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Glaucoma
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Glaucoma - Iridogoniodysgenesia
Glaucoma - Sleep Apnea
Glaucoma Diabetic Eye Disease
Glaucoma in Epithelial Ingrowth
Glaucoma in Iridoschisis.
Glaucoma in Phacomatoses
Glaucoma, Normal Tension, Susceptibility to
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Macular Corneal Dystrophy, Type I
Macular Degeneration, Polymorphic
Macular Dystrophy, Atypical Vitelliform
Macular Dystrophy, Concentric Annular
Macular Dystrophy, Vitelliform, Adult-Onset
Macular Dystrophy, Vitelliform, Early-Onset
Meibomitis
Nystagmus
Ocular Histoplasmosis Syndrome
Ocular Hypertension
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis
Optic Nerve Disorder
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
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Presbyopia
Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
Pterygium
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Retinopathy
Retinopathy, Arteriosclerotic
Retinoschisis of Fovea
Retinoschisis, Autosomal Dominant
Severe Myopia
Stye
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Uveitis
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Vision Loss
Visual Aura
Visual Dysfunction
Visual Field Loss
Vitreoretinal Degeneration
Vitreous Detachment
Watering Eyes
Allergy Drops
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Diabetes Eye Care
Diabetic Eye Exam
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Drops
Eye Patch
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Foreign Body Removal
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Medical Therapy
Glaucoma Surgery
Glaucoma Treatment
Implantable Contact Lens
Iridotomy
Laser Cataract Surgery
Laser Office Procedure
Laser Trabeculoplasty or Iridectomy
LASIK
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Ophthalmic Surgical Procedures
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Peripheral Iridotomy
Phacoemulsification
Post-Operative Care
Pre-Operative Care
Pterygium Surgery
Punctal Plug Insertion
Q-Switched Nd:YAG Laser Treatment
Refractive Lens Exchange
Refractive Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Skin Grafts
Sutureless Cataract Surgery
Transillumination
YAG Iridotomy
YAG Laser Capsulotomy
YAG Laser Surgery
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    4.4
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    Based on 19 ratings
    Patient Ratings (19)
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    Specialties*
    • Optometry

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    Years of Experience
    • 12 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1770838732
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Bennett and Bloom Eye Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Envision Eye Care
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of Pittsburgh
    Undergraduate School

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