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Dr. Richard Bessent, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 71
Dr. Richard Bessent, MD
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Dr. Richard Bessent, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Covington, LA.
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Dr. Richard Bessent, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 71
Covington, LA
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience
Dr. Richard Bessent, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Covington, LA.

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Dr. Richard Bessent, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Covington, LA and has 45 years experience. They graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1979 and completed a residency at Tulane University Hospital and Clinics.They currently practice at Surgical Eye Associates. Dr. Bessent has experience treating conditions like Visual Field Defects among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Bessent received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Bessent is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Visual Field Defects
Cataract Removal Surgery
Macular Hole
Visual Field Defects
Cataract Removal Surgery
Macular Hole
Visual Field Defects
Cataract Removal Surgery
Macular Hole
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blindness
Cataract
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Chalazion
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Cataracts
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Entropion
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Glaucoma
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Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Nystagmus
Senile Cataracts
Squamous Blepharitis
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Brow Ptosis
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Dystrophy
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Ectropion of Eyelid
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eyeball Contusion
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Paralytic Strabismus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Shingles
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Strabismus
Trichiasis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Surgical Eye Associates
    1120 N Highway 190, Covington, LA 70433
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (985) 893-5777

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4.1
Based on 13 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (2)

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May 19, 2022
Dr Bessent is thorough and I have the utmost trust in him to take care of my vision! I drive 400 miles to see Dr Bessent!!
DMA — May 19, 2022
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Vanderbilt University
    1979
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    1980
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Tulane University Hospital and Clinics
    1983
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Bessent, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bessent's profile.

Yes, Dr. Richard Bessent, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.