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
June 15, 2023
The Eye MD was great.
June 5, 2023
Afther speaking with Dr I felt better knowing he cared
May 20, 2023
Dr Ulrich and staff give excellent care. I would recommend them to anyone.
May 17, 2023
Good impression
April 26, 2023
Hour and a half wait. Cannot recommend.
April 13, 2023
Nice experience
April 9, 2023
Good
April 4, 2023
Dr Ulrich is the best!
April 1, 2023
I really liked Dr. Ulrich's frankness about eye diseases.
December 22, 2022
Good Doctors
December 15, 2022
He is outstanding
November 18, 2022
Dr. Ulrich is a very caring doctor; he listens to my concerns and put my mind at ease.
November 10, 2022
Good
October 8, 2022
No problems or concerns
August 25, 2022
Good
August 25, 2022
Dr. Ulrich is the best Doctor anyone could have. He is knowledgeable, concerning, patient, and just overall a darn good doctor. I really appreciate him and pray for God's continue blessings on him.
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