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Shorye Payne, M.D."There is more to a patient than just eye problems. There should be more to an ophthalmologist than just the treatment of eye disease. The key is to really care about people, and use all your skill and your compassion to make a difference in their lives." To Schedule an Appointment with Dr. Payne, Call 502-852-5466 or 502-897-7665 |
Dr. Shorye Payne specializes in laser surgery to correct vascular problems within the eye. Patients who suffer from diabetes, may find their vision decreasing from abnormal blood vessels in the posterior of the eye. Dr. Payne can often correct the problem with a 5-30 minute outpatient procedure using a laser. This treatment has a success rate as high as 75%, Other disorders which can be treated may include macular degeneration or an increase in intraocular pressure.
Current Position
Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences On Staff since 2001
Specialties
Medical, Retina Uveitis, Diabetic Retinopathy
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
Medical License
State of Kentucky
Contact Information
s0payne01@louisville.edu
University of Louisville
Dept. Of Ophthalmology & Visual Science
301 E. Muhammad Ali Blvd.
Louisville, KY 40202
502-852-5466 or 502-897-7665
502-852-4947 FAX
Education
Southern University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana - BS, 1991
University of Louisville School of Medicine - MD, 1997
University of Louisville Hospitals - Internship in Medicine, 1997-1998
University of Louisville Hospitals - Ophthalmology Residency, 1998-2001
University of Louisville, Medical Retina and Uveitis Fellowship, 2001-2002
Professional Societies and Affiliations
American Acdemy of Ophthalmology, Kenttucky Medical Association, Jefferson County Medical Society, Louisville Academy of Ophthalmology, Kentucky Eye Physicians and Surgeons.
Current Research Grants
Awarding Grant Foundation, Principal Investigator "Early treatment for retinopathy of prematurity study."
Select Publications
Kulkarni, P. And Payne, S.: The Effects of Eicosanoids on Bovine Retinal Microcirculation. Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 13:139-149, 1997.