Ophthalmology Clinic

The Tulane Ophthalmology Clinic provides extensive outpatient, inpatient and emergency eye care. Our specialists are committed to the preservation and promotion of vision wellness. The department provides a broad scope of services that range from routine eye exams to glaucoma management to cataract surgery. Tulane Ophthalmology offers the latest state-of-the-art diagnostic and imaging equipment that detects eye diseases at their earliest onset. Early detection and treatment is important to maintaining eye health. Services are provided to neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients by our Ophthalmology staff. Age-specific care is provided with concern for the special needs of each population. Interpreters are available for speech/hearing-impaired patients as well as for non-English speaking patients.

The Ophthalmology Department also participates in many clinical research studies, providing eligible patients free study medicines and eye care while offering a broad scope of services dedicated to the care and treatment of conditions of the eye.

Services & Treatments

  • Routine Eye Exams
  • Glaucoma Management
  • Cataract Surgery
  • Low Vision Conditions
  • Full-service Optical Shop
  • Diseases of the Cornea
  • Neurological Ophthalmic Conditions
  • Pediatric Ophthalmic Conditions
  • Ocular Oncology and Pathology
  • Ophthalmic Ultrasound Procedures
  • Ophthalmology Research Study Projects
  • Vitreo-Retinal Diseases
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Oculoplastics and Reconstructive Procedures
  • CK Procedure
  • Contact Lenses (available from simple to difficult fits including specialty lenses)

Physicians

Ramesh  Ayyala, M.D.
Delmar Caldwell, M.D., Chairman
Miles Friedlander, M.D.
Robert Gordon, M.D.
Peter Kastl, M.D.
Angela Lewis M.D.
David L. McNeill
Rebecca Metzinger, M.D.
Barbara Noguchi, M.D.
Maria Alejandra Valenzuela, M.D.

Location

Tulane Medical Center
1415 Tulane Ave.
4th Floor
New Orleans, LA 70112 
Phone: 504-988-5831
Fax: 504-988-7587

Hours of Operation
Clinic Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. M-F
Operational hours are extended as needed to accommodate emergency cases.