Dr. Ronald A. Landry, MD

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Get to know Ophthalmologist Dr. Ronald A. Landry, who serves patients in Metairie, Louisiana.

Dr. Ronald A. Landry is a board certified ophthalmologist who is the founder and medical director of Eyecare Associates in Metairie, Louisiana. With over 30 years experience in medical and surgical eyecare, Dr. Landry is recognized as an expert in advanced cataract surgery including femtosecond laser assisted cataract surgery, and the newest technology in intraocular lenses, as well as cutting edge laser vision refractive surgery.

In 1988, Dr. Landry developed and opened the Outpatient Eye Surgery, which is the first single specialty eye surgery center in Southeast Louisiana. In response to the growing need for refractive eye surgery, Eyecare Associates opened the Eye Laser Institute.Dr. Landry and his partners are extremely proud to employ over 100 people from around the greater New Orleans area.

A graduate of the Louisiana State University School of Medicine, Dr. Landry completed his residency in ophthalmology at LSU Medical Center and Charity Hospital in New Orleans. This was followed by a fellowship in retinal diseases and surgery. He then received his board certification by the American Board of Ophthalmologists.

Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists are experts in the diseases, functions, and anatomy of the eye.  They are surgeons that perform cataract, glaucoma, corneal, retinal, and refractive eye procedures. They also repair traumatic injuries to the eye. 

For the last 19 years, Dr. Landry has been honored to have been voted by his medical peers as a Top Doctor in Louisiana in his field of ophthalmology.  He has participated in numerous missionary trips to underprivileged countries and is considered a leader in advancing the study and practice of eye medicine and surgery around the world.

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