Dr. Robert Laborde
Ophthalmology
Hendersonville, NC
37 years experience
Locations
Office
Hendersonville, NC
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Ophthalmology
Languages spoken
English
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Labordeanswered
Ophthalmology 37 years experience
Cost of enucleation: Ballpark figures here...surgeon fee.$.1000-1200, hospital or surgery center cost..$3000-$4000. Insurance should help since this uncommon procedure is... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Labordeanswered
Ophthalmology 37 years experience
Light sensitivity: Could be a sign of early cataracts or even inflammation such as iritis or uveitis. I would advise a thorough professional eye exam. RL
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Labordeanswered
Ophthalmology 37 years experience
Avoid excess UV: Well,,after images and retinal burns are two very different things. After images can occur in normal light level settings and resolve in seconds with... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Labordeanswered
Ophthalmology 37 years experience
No: Discomfort might last for a few hours, but damage from these low light activities- very unlikey. . Do not stare at sun or at any very bright light sou... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Labordeanswered
Ophthalmology 37 years experience
Diabetic eye disease: Blurred vision, trouble focusing, floaters, blind spots. See a retinal specialist as this disease can be treated and may result in permanent vision l... Read More
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A 33-year-old male asked:
Dr. Robert Labordeanswered
Ophthalmology 37 years experience
Bloodshot eyes: Engorged blood vessels I the clear skin layer( conjunctiva) that overlies the "white of the eye" the sclera. Usually benign, may result from many for... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Labordeanswered
Ophthalmology 37 years experience
Dark eye circle?: Need to know if you mean cicles under the eyelid or a symptom of vision. Would like to help but more history is needed. RL
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Labordeanswered
Ophthalmology 37 years experience
Strabismus cure: Cure can be challenging....prismatic spectacles are often used to cope and in some cases surgery can correct double vision. A board certified pediatr... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Labordeanswered
Ophthalmology 37 years experience
Blurred vision: Could be anything from a need for glasses to an eye disorder. I would advise a thorough eye exam.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Labordeanswered
Ophthalmology 37 years experience
Iris changing color: Pigment granules , melanin, within the iris can change with age and about 10% people experience natural eye color change. Certain glaucoma meds can d... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Labordeanswered
Ophthalmology 37 years experience
Eye exam: Discuss with your primary care physician. A board certified Optometrist or Ophthalmologist would be advisable.
Specialist needed only if primary eye... Read More
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A 56-year-old male asked:
Dr. Robert Labordeanswered
Ophthalmology 37 years experience
Retinal flash : This is likely vitreous traction , a form of floaters
, tugging on the retina. You should consult a retina specialist to rule out torn, detached reti... Read More
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Laborde is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I've noticed a change in my eyes now I know
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, LA
Graduated 1986MD
Residency
Tulane Medical Center
Awards
Most Influential, Third Place, the Asheville Region - Spring
2017
Top Doctor, First Place, the Asheville Region - Spring
2017
Thought Leader, Second Place, the Asheville Region - Spring
2017
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