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Dr. Kristin Bains, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 44
Dr. Kristin Bains, MD
4.5 (16 Ratings)

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Dr. Kristin Bains, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Birmingham, AL.
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Dr. Kristin Bains, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 44
Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kristin Bains, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Birmingham, AL.

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Dr. Kristin Bains, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Birmingham, AL and has 18 years experience. They graduated from University of Al School of Med|University of Alabama at Birmingham. They currently practice at Alabama Ophthalmology Assocs. Dr. Bains has experience treating conditions like Corneal Diseases and Eye Infections among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Bains received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Bains is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Corneal Diseases
Cornea Surgery
Eye Infections
Corneal Diseases
Cornea Surgery
Eye Infections
Corneal Diseases
Cornea Surgery
Eye Infections
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Keratitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Trichiasis
Cornea Transplant
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Accommodation Disorders
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Cataract
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Conjunctiva Cyst
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Drusen
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Eye Cancer
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Glaucoma
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Herpetic Keratitis
Lazy Eye
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Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Tear Duct Surgery
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Blepharitis
Blindness
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Erosion
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Esotropia
Eye Melanoma
Farsightedness
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharorrhaphy
Conjunctivoplasty
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Surgery
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Repair of Eye Laceration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Ultrasound
Vision Screening

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Dental Blue 100/200/300
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Alabama Ophthalmology Assocs
    1000 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35205
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Mar 14, 2024
Dr Bains did a great job! I’m so blessed! Office was professional, well run, all staff were great-as well as the surgical center! Hopefully won’t have to use them again but if I did have to, I wouldn’t hesitate to rely on them again!
Lisa Grant — Mar 14, 2024
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Biography
  • Dr. Kristin Bains, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Birmingham, AL and has over 17 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Al School of Med|University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2006. She specializes in Ophthalmology, Cataract Surgery, and more.
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Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery
Cornea & External Diseases
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  • University of Al School of Med|University of Alabama at Birmingham
    2006
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  • Ophthalmology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kristin Bains, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bains' profile.

Dr. Bains frequently treats the following conditions: Corneal Diseases and Eye Infections. See more on Sharecare.

Yes, Dr. Kristin Bains, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.