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Derek J. Louie, M.Sc., O.D., FAAO

Accepting new patients

  • Division Chief, Medical Contact Lens
  • Professor of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Optometry

Clinical focus

  • Contact Lenses (Adult) - Optometry
  • Contact Lenses (Medical)
  • Eye Exams (Adult) - Optometry
  • Optometry

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Tall building with the ariel tram to its left
Center for Health & Healing, Building 1
503-494-8311
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About me

Medical contact lenses are used for the visual rehabilitation of irregular corneal surfaces. This irregularity may be due to a medical process such as keratoconus, pellucid marginal degeneration or other disorders of the cornea.  Corneal irregularity may also be due to previous ocular surgery such as LASIK, PRK, or corneal transplantation. Permanent scarring due to trauma, thinning of the cornea, or chronic dry eyes may also cause corneal irregularity.

All of these conditions may benefit from the assessment, adjustment and prescription of a medically necessary contact lens. Soft, gas permeable and hybrid contact lenses (a fusion of both gas permeable and soft lens) may be used separately or in conjunction to provide clearer, more stable vision for patients. Many previously unsuccessful contact lens wearers or patients that previously could not be prescribed contact lenses, or could not tolerate contact lenses may benefit from recent innovations in contact lens designs, manufacturing and materials.

Languages spoken

  • English

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • B.S., 1992, University of British Columbia
    • M.Sc., 2001, University of Waterloo
    • O.D., 2005, Southern California College of Optometry

  • Residency

    • Oklahoma College of Optometry at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma

  • Certifications

    • Fellow, American Academy of Optometry
    • Diplomate, American Board of Optometry

Memberships and associations:

  • American Academy of Optometry
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (233 Ratings, 89 Reviews)

The patient ratings score is an average of all responses to the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends (on a scale of 0 to 10)" on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey patient surveys.

  1. Dr. Derek Louie made me realize what I am looking for in a physician or clinician - someone who problem solves. He identified my personal goals, thoroughly examined me, provided very appropriate education to help with coordinating a collaborative plan based on his speciality and knowledge and my preferences. He found a solution that nobody had recommended to me before and after trialing it, so far, I am so excited to have be closer to meeting my goals. Let's put it this way, I want my partner to see this person.

  2. I see Dr. Louie annually and it's always a pleasant experience.

  3. Dr. Louie was personable and engaged during the entire exam. He took time to explain each step and his assessment.

  4. Been seeing this physician for years. Always get the very best service.

  5. Dr Louie is extremely knowledged, personable, and efficient person I have the pleasure to have as an optical medical practitioner.

  6. Dr. Louie came out to the waiting room to escort me back himself. Very classy. He was kind, professional, engaged and efficient. I liked him

  7. Dr. Louie is the best!! I've seen him for years and he's been amazing. He is very knowledgeable and has helped me to have a better understanding of my eye condition, In addition to fitting me for contacts that actually correct my vision.

  8. Dr. Louie is excellent!! Thorough, warm and personal, and very efficient! He is always on time and gets us out quickly, answers every question and takes great care of our family.

  9. Excellent doctor and very thorough, I drive 2 hours just for his services for years.

  10. Dr Louis is a very profesional and take very good care of his patients

  11. I have been seeing Dr. Louie for over ten years, and he is always very professional, personable, caring and knowledgeable. I'm so glad I was referred to him.

  12. Super knowledgeable, took the time to listen and explain. Was very impressed.

  13. Dr. Louie is competent, professional and caring. I have confidence that he will be able to fit me with a medical contact lens.

  14. Dr. Louis is a very good caregiver. Well prepared and knowledgeable about my issues.

  15. Dr Louie was pleasant and professional

  16. He took the time to answer questions and explain options. Very kind and thoughtful.

  17. Dr Louie is always thorough, extremely competent, helpful and personable.

  18. Dr Louie was excellent-efficient by, friendly, helpful and thorough, and on time.. His care has been consistently this way.

  19. Dr.Louie is an excellent doctor, very knowledgeable in his treatment of medical contact lenses with me as a patient. I have been seeing him for several years. He is easy to talk to and listens to any concerns I may have (these have been few over the years I have been his patient.) I look forward to my visits to his clinic.

  20. On time, listened and reacted and responded to my concerns

  21. Dr. Louie is extremely knowledgeable and professional. He is also friendly and caring. He explains everything he is doing and why.

  22. Exceptional knowledge, interest, explainations & honest evaluation of issues & potential future expectations.

  23. Dr Louie and staff and staff are always efficient, pleasantly friendly and caring. Plus, I like that since I am 88 I move slowly and think slowly, Dr Louie and staff are patient .

  24. Dr Louie was fantastic, will be keeping him as my eye specialist moving forward. He was kind, confident, explained things thoroughly and was patient.

  25. Dr. Louie is the best. He is always on time. He's professional yet friendly. I trust him with my care. He was the only person I saw at that appointment.

  26. Dr. Louie was both efficient and engaging. Saw me promptly, walked me back to exam room, efficient exam, and walked me out. Encouraged and answered all questions. Felt welcome.

  27. Dr Louie was exceptional

  28. I love Dr Louie. He listens to me, is clearly very experienced, and he is always on time. Always.

  29. He's awesome! I've been seeing him for probably about 15 years now and he's great. Very quick and to the point. Thoroughly answers any questions I might have.

  30. Very warm, engaging, personable, informative, and conversational