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Dr. James Chance, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 73
Dr. James Chance, MD
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Dr. James Chance, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in New Bern, NC.
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Dr. James Chance, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 73
New Bern, NC
Accepting new patients
48 years of experience
Dr. James Chance, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in New Bern, NC.

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Dr. James Chance, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in New Bern, NC and has 48 years experience. They graduated from Wake Forest School of Medicine. They currently practice at Coastal Eye Clinic and are affiliated with CarolinaEast Medical Center. Dr. Chance has experience treating conditions like Eye Infections, Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis) and Corneal Diseases among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Chance received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Chance is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Eye Infections
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Corneal Diseases
Eye Infections
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Corneal Diseases
Eye Infections
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Corneal Diseases
Drusen
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Eye Cancer
Floaters
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Keratitis
Visual Field Defects
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Chorioretinal Scars
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blindness
Cataract
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Chalazion
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Eyes
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Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Pinguecula
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Squamous Blepharitis
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Excision of Chalazion
Eyelid Surgery
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Brow Ptosis
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Color Blindness
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Ectropion of Eyelid
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotropia
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Miosis
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Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Paralytic Strabismus
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Shingles
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Strabismus
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Coastal Eye Clinic PA
    802 McCarthy Blvd, New Bern, NC 28562
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (252) 633-4183
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 13:00
  2. 2 Carolinaeast Health System
    2000 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC 28560
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (252) 633-8111
  3. 3 Coastal Eye Clinic Optical
    3504 BRIDGES ST, Morehead City, NC 28557
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (252) 726-1064

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Patient Reviews
Oct 09, 2023
Excellent doctor. Listens to his patients and you can trust his diagnosis. I had surgery for cataracts on both eyes and am very pleased with the results. You do have to wait sometimes for an appointment but it is worth the wait.
C. Sinclair — Oct 09, 2023
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

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Medical Education
  • Wake Forest School of Medicine
    1976
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  • Ophthalmology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Chance, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chance's profile.

Dr. Chance frequently treats the following conditions: Eye Infections, Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis) and Corneal Diseases. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Chance, MD is affiliated with CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. James Chance, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • CarolinaEast Medical Center

    2000 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC