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Dr. Charles Wesley Flowers Jr., MD

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Specializes in: General Ophthalmology and Eye Disease Ophthalmology (Corneal and External Diseases)

Weill Cornell Medical College (1989)

Professional interests include: cataract surgery, dry eyes, LASIK, and more.

1450 San Pablo Street Hc4 - Suite 4400 Suite 4400
Los Angeles, CA 90033

(323) 442-6335

Dr. Charles Wesley Flowers Jr., MD is an ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, CA specializing in general ophthalmology and eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). He graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 1989 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. Charles Wesley Flowers Jr., MD is affiliated with USC CARE MEDICAL GROUP INC.

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1450 San Pablo Street Hc4 - Suite 4400 Suite 4400
Los Angeles, CA 90033

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LASIK

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a surgical procedure that improves vision by permanently correcting refractive vision errors. Refractive vision errors are sight problems (such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism) that typically require patients to wear contact lenses or glasses. Nearsightedness (myopia) causes blurred vision at a distance, while farsightedness (hyperopia) makes objects that are up close appear blurry. Astigmatism results in blurred vision at both near and far distances. Each eye is either nearsighted or farsighted, and can additionally have astigmatism. These refractive vision errors develop from imperfections in the curvature of the eye, which LASIK fixes through the use of a laser. The laser changes the shape of the eye by cutting away tissue from the cornea (clear outer layer of the eye).

LASIK is generally considered an elective procedure (not medically necessary) since patients can wear glasses or contact lenses instead of undergoing LASIK. Nevertheless, many people still elect to undergo LASIK to have better vision without having to wear corrective lenses. Certain professionals, such as pilots, military members, firefighters, and athletes, might particularly benefit from LASIK.

Ophthalmologists (eye doctors) evaluate patients before surgery, measuring the cornea and checking for any eye irregularities that would disqualify patients from LASIK. A special eye scanner is used to create a map of the cornea. This map guides the surgeon in developing an individualized LASIK treatment plan. Once approved for LASIK, contact-wearers are advised to switch to glasses for the three weeks leading up to their surgery.

LASIK is a brief procedure, lasting for about half an hour, depending on the state of a patient's eyes and the corneal reshaping required. Patients lie down on a reclining chair and have numbing eye drops applied to one or both eyes to eliminate pain and discomfort during the procedure. While the eyes are held open by a device, the eye surgeon raises a fixation light where patients direct their eyes. The surgeon uses a femtosecond laser to cut a precise circular incision in the cornea's surface. The surgeon then manually folds back the corneal flap to access the stroma (inner cornea).

An excimer laser is then used to remove certain amounts of corneal tissue. For patients with farsightedness, the laser cuts tissue on the outer regions of the cornea, making the central cornea more prominent. For patients with nearsightedness, the opposite is done; central corneal tissue is removed while the outer tissue is left alone, flattening the eye. In patients with astigmatism, the laser is used to even out the surface of the corneal tissue, making the eye more spherical. When the lasering process is complete, the ophthalmologist folds the corneal flap to its regular position. The flap quickly begins to heal and naturally reattach itself to the eye.

LASIK patients need someone to drive them home from the procedure and cannot drive for the following 24 hours. Recovery from LASIK lasts about five days. Patients typically notice improved vision within a day or two of surgery. Prescription eye drops are given to patients to alleviate discomfort and promote eye healing. During this recovery time, patients must be incredibly careful not to touch or rub their eyes. Ophthalmologists often instruct patients to wear protective glasses during the day and night to prevent potential damage from eye rubbing.

LASIK can improve the experience of certain activities such as swimming or reading, and in some cases, LASIK can be a life-changing procedure for those with severe refractive vision errors. LASIK may also save patients money by eliminating the recurring need for updated corrective lenses.

eye procedures	153
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	51
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

eye procedures	577

**Gender**
Male	258
Female	408

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	280
Black	74
Hispanic	218
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	290
From 75 to 84	186
85 and over	84
Less than 65	106

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

capsulotomy	14
doctor visit	81
eye procedures	880
laser treatment	14

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	289

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	193
Black	0
Hispanic	156
Asian	53
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	197
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	65
Less than 65	64

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

capsulotomy	13
eye procedures	988
laser treatment	13

**Gender**
Male	179
Female	305

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	203
Black	57
Hispanic	169
Asian	43
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	201
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	66
Less than 65	69

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

capsulotomy	14
eye procedures	877
laser treatment	14

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	314

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	213
Black	47
Hispanic	165
Asian	62
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	215
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	76
Less than 65	71

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

capsulotomy	30
eye procedures	1154
laser treatment	30

**Gender**
Male	258
Female	391

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	294
Black	48
Hispanic	205
Asian	82
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	295
From 75 to 84	198
85 and over	69
Less than 65	87

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

capsulotomy	18
eye procedures	778
laser treatment	18

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	243

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	205
Black	27
Hispanic	117
Asian	52
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	183
From 75 to 84	143
85 and over	44
Less than 65	45

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

capsulotomy	81
eye procedures	2542
laser treatment	81

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Wesley Flowers Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Charles Wesley Flowers Jr., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, CA were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

capsulotomy	28
doctor visit	81
eye procedures	997
laser treatment	28
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Wesley Flowers Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	200

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	25
Asian / Pacific Islander	29
Non-Hispanic White	143
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	105
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	96
85 and over	40
Less than 65	44
65 to 74	143

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Wesley Flowers Jr., MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Charles Wesley Flowers Jr., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	7
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Charles Wesley Flowers Jr., MD graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 1989. He has a state license in California.

Medical School: Weill Cornell Medical College (1989)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Charles Wesley Flowers Jr., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

USC CARE MEDICAL GROUP INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Charles Wesley Flowers Jr., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Abbott Laboratories	$1,762 Optics $1,252	Healon Viscoelastics $198	Medical Optics $120	$192
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$1,172 ORA $912	Cataract Equipment $118	Verion $19	LenSx $19	$105
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.	$791 WaveScan WaveFront System $156	Tecnis Simplicity $148	Tecnis IOL $146	Healon Viscoelastics $124	Tecnis Multifocal family of 1-piece IOLs $117	Other $99
Alcon Vision LLC	$638 CLAREON $212	AcrySof $204	Hydrus Microstent $135	Wavelight $64	Centurion $24
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$368 $368
Other	$2,166 Acuvue $363	ENVISTA $263	RESTASIS $253	CEQUA $223	Photrexa $162	Other $901

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,030
Travel and Lodging	$1,738
Education	$128

Research Payments

Dr. Charles Wesley Flowers Jr., MD has received 2 research payments totaling $4,200.

Biography

Dr. Charles Flowers is a general ophthalmology and eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases) specialist in Los Angeles, CA. His areas of expertise include the following: anterior segment diseases, LASIK, and cataract surgery. He is a graduate of Weill Cornell Medical College.

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