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Dr. Wright Lauten, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 46
Dr. Wright Lauten, MD
4.5 (42 Ratings)
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Dr. Wright Lauten, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Hattiesburg, MS.
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Dr. Wright Lauten, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 46
Hattiesburg, MS
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience
Dr. Wright Lauten, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Hattiesburg, MS.

About

Dr. Wright Lauten, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Hattiesburg, MS and has 19 years experience. They graduated from University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine in 2005 and completed a residency at Vanderbilt University.They currently practice at Retina Specialists of Mississippi, PLLC and are affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center-North Shore, Forrest General Hospital, Merit Health Wesley and Pascagoula Hospital. Dr. Lauten has experience treating conditions like Hypertensive Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Drusen among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Lauten received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 42 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Lauten is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Drusen
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Drusen
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Chorioretinal Scars
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eye Cancer
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Macular or Retinal Edema
Ocular Hypertension
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinoschisis
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Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Blindness
Cataract
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Chronic Endophthalmitis
Corneal Diseases
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Eyes
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Endophthalmitis
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Iridocyclitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Nearsightedness
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Acquired Coloboma
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Amaurosis Fugax
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Autoimmune Diseases
Best's Disease
Black Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Brow Ptosis
Central Areolar Choroidal Sclerosis
Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Choroideremia
Choroiditis
Cone Rod Dystrophy
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Cystoid Macular Edema
Cytomegaloviral Retinitis
Degenerative Disorders
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetes-Like Retinal Edema
Diabetic Eye Disease
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Exotropia
Eye Injuries
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Herpetic Keratitis
Histoplasmosis
Hollenhorst Plaque
Hordeolum
Hyphema
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Intraocular Hemorrhage
Iritis
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Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Macular Degeneration
Macular Pucker
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Migraine
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Multifocal Choroiditis
Night Blindness
Ocular Histoplasmosis Syndrome
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Atrophy
Optic Atrophy 1
Optic Atrophy 2
Optic Atrophy 5
Optic Atrophy 6
Optic Neuritis
Papilledema
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pigmentary Retinopathy
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Posterior Vitreous Detachment
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Retina Diseases
Retina-Vitreous Disorders
Retinal Artery Occlusion
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Degeneration
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Detachment With Break
Retinal Edema
Retinal Macoaneurysm
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Telangiectasia and Hypogammaglobulinemia
Retinopathy
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Spider Veins
Staphyloma Posticum
Stargardt's Disease
Strabismus
Stye
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Toxoplasmosis
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Vitreous Detachment
B-Scan Ultrasound
Diabetic Eye Exam
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Fluorscein Angiography
Injection Therapy
Laser Surgery
Repair of Eye Laceration
Repair of Retinal Detachment
Retina and Vitreous Surgery
Retinal Laser Photocoagulation
Retinal Laser Surgery
Retinal Surgery
Retinal Testing
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreous Surgery

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
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  • Buckeye Community Health Plan HMO-SNP
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  • Emblem Health
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
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  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Retina Specialists of Mississippi, PLLC
    109 Millsaps Dr Ste B, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
    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

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4.5
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5 Stars (36)
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3 Stars (1)
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1 Star (5)

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Jan 24, 2024
Saw him for a consultation. He was thorough. Explained everything satisfactorily. Although he does seem hurried at times, he still stops and answers all questions. I like him and I trust him.
Pam — Jan 24, 2024
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School
    2006
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Vanderbilt University
    2009
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Alabama At Birmingham|University of Alabama at Birmingham - AUPO Vitreoretinal Fellowship
    2011
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Wright Lauten, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lauten's profile.

Dr. Lauten frequently treats the following conditions: Hypertensive Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Drusen. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Wright Lauten, MD is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center-North Shore, Forrest General Hospital, Merit Health Wesley and Pascagoula Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Wright Lauten, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ochsner Medical Center-North Shore

    100 Medical Center Dr, Slidell, LA

  • Forrest General Hospital

    6051 U S Highway 49, Hattiesburg, MS

  • Merit Health Wesley

    5001 Hardy St, Hattiesburg, MS

  • Pascagoula Hospital

    2809 Denny Ave, Pascagoula, MS