Provider
Lane Douglas Ulrich, MD
Ophthalmology
About Lane Douglas Ulrich, MD
As a comprehensive ophthalmologist Dr. Ulrich provides for a wide spectrum of eye care extending from the need for glasses and care of dry eyes to cataract surgery, early diabetic eye disease and medical glaucoma. Clinically, Dr. Ulrich provides care to those patients in need of general eye care. This includes diagnosis and management of cataracts, refractive error, glaucoma, diseases of the anterior segment and diabetic retinopathy screening. Chief among his clinical interests is that of cataract surgery. In July of 2005 Dr. Ulrich assumed the residency program directorship. In this challenging time of academic medicine the most prominent push from the ACGME is the measurement of the core competencies. One of the first projects he undertook was to establish a standard set of instruments to evaluate these. The residency manual was made into a living document by being placed on-line so that policy changes can be posted upon their being instituted. He has meetings with the residents as a group after grand rounds several times a month to review items of importance and to hear the residents perspective on things. Additionally, in the first year of his directorship the library was updated, a surgical skills lab and course was established, and a practice management lecture series was instituted. Beyond his clinical practice Dr. Ulrich was involved in research in the diabetic retinopathy screening arena. When he first joined the ophthalmic team in July of 2000 there were very few off-the-shelf digital retinal screening systems available for mobile use. He devoted much time to the development of hardware and computer software solutions producing an effective system for mobile retinopathy screening. In conjunction with the efforts of the Community Health Outreach Program of the Medical College of Georgia this system was deployed into primary care provider offices and other centers throughout 16 counties in East Georgia. While it is no longer in operating it resulted in the identification of many patients with untreated and visually threatening retinopathy and macular edema. Additionally, he has been involved in international ophthalmology traveling to Mombasa, Kenya as well as to Hauna Village, Papua New Guinea. There are many people throughout the world who do not have access to the common vision restoring procedures of western society. Finally information technology is an area in which Dr. Ulrich finds himself drawn tremendously and through this he seeks to improve efficiency in the department clinically as well as within the residency program. This is done through database development and deployment to automate many processes.
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Clinical Interests
Glasses, cataracts,
routine eye examinations,
medical glaucoma and screening,
diabetic eye examination, dry eyes. -
Research Interests
Diabetic retinopathy screening.
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Other Info
Dr. Ulrich practice provides diagnosis and management of cataracts, refractive error, glaucoma, diseases of the anterior segment and diabetic retinopathy screening.
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Philosophy of Care
Augusta University is a world-class health care network offering the most comprehensive care in the region, where your health is our priority. As leaders in patient- and family-centered care, our physicians partner with our patients, their families, and other specialty physicians to provide an unmatched level of care. As the only academic medical center in the area, our patients receive the compassionate care they deserve along with leading-edge research and technologies not found anywhere else in the region.
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Specialties
Ophthalmology
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Language(s)
English
Credentials
Locations
Patient Reviews
September 24, 2024
He was very pleasant and explained my progress in terms I could understand.
September 19, 2024
Best medical provider for vision.
September 3, 2024
Dr Ulrich has family and patient centered care working very well, his caring and compassion were evident and this is the first time he had seen me.
August 27, 2024
Very knowledgeable provider
August 23, 2024
He's always very knowledgeable and kind. I recommended Dr. Ulrich to my family.
August 19, 2024
Wonderful physician. #1 in my book.
August 15, 2024
They're great
August 14, 2024
Excellent
August 3, 2024
Excellent
August 1, 2024
Excellent service
July 27, 2024
I have another xxx scheduled. Dr. Ulrich is the best!
July 27, 2024
Good
July 21, 2024
Dr. Ulrich is an awesome provider. I'm very blessed to have him as my provider.
July 18, 2024
Very consumer, friendly, professional, and knowledgeable.
July 12, 2024
The Attending and Resident both spoke at length about my condition and family history of it. They helped to educate me on it the condition and the treatments, including the advancements in treatment. Will defiantly return to this Doctor.
July 6, 2024
I had no bad experiences
June 9, 2024
Excellent
June 2, 2024
I feel comfortable with this office. Dr. Sims took enough time to explain everything I needed to know.
May 20, 2024
Good Doctor
May 17, 2024
I have already recommended this provider to my friend. She is also very satisfied with this provider.
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