Katherine Ochsner recently opened Ochsner Eye Glaucoma & and Cataract practice near New Hanover Regional Medical Center, at 1726 New Hanover Medical Park Drive.

Ochsner is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist and
experienced cataract surgeon.

She grew up in New Orleans and earned her medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine and her general ophthalmology training from the University of Louisville.
Ochsner went on to study medical ethics and pursue subspecialty training in glaucoma at the University of Texas.

On completing her glaucoma fellowship, Ochsner joined the faculty at the University of Texas, where she served as director of glaucoma services and fellowship training for nearly 10 years. While with the university, Ochsner travelled internationally to learn new procedures and teach others.

Ochsner is a fellow diplomat of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and a member of the American Glaucoma Society.

Ochsner moved to Wilmington in 2000 and opened the Ochsner Eye Glaucoma & Cataract practice in 2014. The focus of Ochsner’s practice is the diagnosis and medical and surgical treatment of all forms of glaucoma, cataract and associated ocular conditions.