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Dr. Laurence Karns, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 65
Dr. Laurence Karns, MD
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Dr. Laurence Karns, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in North Canton, OH.
Dr. Laurence Karns, MD
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Dr. Laurence Karns, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 65
North Canton, OH
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Dr. Laurence Karns, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in North Canton, OH.

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Dr. Laurence Karns, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in North Canton, OH and has 39 years experience. They graduated from Ohio State University. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Alliance Community Hospital, Aultman Hospital and Mercy Medical Center. Dr. Karns has experience treating conditions like Nearsightedness, Cataract and Senile Cataracts among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Karns received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Karns is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Nearsightedness
Cataract
Senile Cataracts
Nearsightedness
Cataract
Senile Cataracts
Nearsightedness
Cataract
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Senile Cataracts
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Ocular Hypertension
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Squamous Blepharitis
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Acquired Coloboma
Acute Endophthalmitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Alternating Hyperphoria
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinitis
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esophoria
Exophoria
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Monofixation Syndrome
Mydriasis
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nodular Episcleritis
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Scleritis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Scleromalacia Perforans
Serous Detachment Retina
Shingles
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Tonic Pupil
Trichiasis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

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  • AWH Cleveland Clinic - Health Network Only
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    6407 Frank Ave Nw, North Canton, OH 44720
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (330) 966-1111
  2. 2 Office
    730 MCKINLEY AVE NW, Canton, OH 44703
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (330) 966-1111
  3. 3 The Institute for Refractive and Intraocular Surgery
    800 McKinley Ave NW, Canton, OH 44703
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3.6
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1 Star (3)

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Dec 02, 2020
DR. KARN'S HAS BEEN MY DOCTOR FOR YEARS. HE TAKES THE TIME TO EXPLAIN EVERYTHING AND ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS. I NEVER FEEL RUSHED. DR. KARN'S KEPT A WATCH ON MY CATARACT, AND WHEN THE TIME CAME FOR SURGERY, HE AND ALL THE STAFF AT BOTH OFFICES AND IRIS SURGICAL CENTER WERE VERY CARING AND WONDERFUL!
KATHYR — Dec 02, 2020
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Ophthalmology
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Education

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Medical Education
  • Ohio State University
    1985
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  • Ophthalmology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Laurence Karns, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Karns' profile.

Dr. Karns frequently treats the following conditions: Nearsightedness, Cataract and Senile Cataracts. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Laurence Karns, MD is affiliated with Alliance Community Hospital, Aultman Hospital and Mercy Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Laurence Karns, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Alliance Community Hospital

    200 E State St, Alliance, OH

  • Aultman Hospital

    2600 6th St SW, Canton, OH

  • Mercy Medical Center

    1320 Mercy Dr NW, Canton, OH