Dr. Christine Connolly

OphthalmologyComprehensive Ophthalmologist
New Orleans, LA
Accepts Medicare

Areas of Expertise

Retinal Diseases
Eyelid Disorders
Acute Eye Conditions
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About Me

Dr. Christine Connolly is a board-certified ophthalmologist and clinical assistant professor at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. She serves as the assistant program director for the LSU Ophthalmology Residency and is the site director at Our Lady of the Angels Hospital in Bogalusa. Dr. Connolly holds the Donald Edward Texada, MD Professorship of Ophthalmology.

Her clinical interests include medical retina, glaucoma, cataract surgery, minor lid procedures, and acute conditions of the eye. Dr. Connolly provides comprehensive eye care for a wide range of conditions, utilizing the latest evidence-based treatments.

Dr. Connolly is also involved in research, focusing on the surgical correction of intermittent exotropia in children under six years of age. She is a member of the New Orleans Academy of Ophthalmology.

Training

  • in Ophthalmology

    2008

    LSU Eye Center/Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    Residency
  • Tulane University School of Medicine

    Transitional Internship

    2005

    Tulane University School of Medicine

    Residency
  • LSU Health Sciences Center

    MD

    2004

    Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans

    Medical School
  • Vanderbilt University

    BA (U.S. History)

    1995

    Vanderbilt University

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • Donald Edward Texada, MD Professorship of Ophthalmology

    Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
LA
License Numbers
md.200277