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Dr. Leah Laxson, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 66
Dr. Leah Laxson, MD
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Dr. Leah Laxson, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Morgantown, WV.
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Dr. Leah Laxson, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 66
Morgantown, WV
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Dr. Leah Laxson, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Morgantown, WV.

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Dr. Leah Laxson, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Morgantown, WV and has 39 years experience. They graduated from Ohio State University in 1985 and completed a residency at Ohio St University.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with St. Joseph's Hospital and United Hospital Center. Dr. Laxson has experience treating conditions like Visual Field Defects, Blindness and Diabetic Retinopathy among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Laxson received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Laxson is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Visual Field Defects
Blindness
Diabetic Retinopathy
Visual Field Defects
Blindness
Diabetic Retinopathy
Visual Field Defects
Blindness
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Macular or Retinal Edema
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Headache
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Migraine
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Acute Endophthalmitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Dystrophy
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Dislocation of Lens
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Farsightedness
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Nearsightedness
Night Blindness
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Ocular Syphilis
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pinguecula
Posterior Scleritis
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Serous Detachment Retina
Sympathetic Uveitis
Trichiasis
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery

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Locations

  1. 1 West Virginia University Hospitals
    1 Medical Center Dr, Morgantown, WV 26506
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (304) 598-4820
  2. 2 St. Joseph's Hospital
    1 Amalia Dr, Buckhannon, WV 26201
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (304) 472-2100
  3. 3 Wvu Eye Institute - United Hospital Center
    1370 Johnson Ave Ste 200, Bridgeport, WV 26330
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (681) 342-4525

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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Ohio State University
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Ohio St University
    1986
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Ohio St University
    1989
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Ohio St University
    1990
Fellowship Hospital

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Leah Laxson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Laxson's profile.

Dr. Laxson frequently treats the following conditions: Visual Field Defects, Blindness and Diabetic Retinopathy. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Leah Laxson, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph's Hospital and United Hospital Center.

Yes, Dr. Leah Laxson, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Joseph's Hospital

    1 Amalia Dr, Buckhannon, WV

  • United Hospital Center

    327 Medical Park Dr, Bridgeport, WV