Dr. Jessica Laursen, MD, Ophthalmologist
We verify the medical license of each FindaTopDoc Verified Doctor to ensure that their license is active and they are in good medical standing.

Dr. Jessica Laursen, MD

Ophthalmologist

3/5(9)
100 Stein Plz 1-340 Los Angeles CA, 90095
Rating

3/5

About

Dr. Jessica Laursen is an ophthalmologist practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Laursen specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Laursen can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Laursen can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Dr. Jessica Laursen, MD's Practice location

Practice At 100 Stein Plz 1-340

100 Stein Plz 1-340 -
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Get Direction
New patients: 314-362-5722, 310-825-5000

780 Shadowridge Dr Ophthalmology 3rd fl -
Vista, CA 92083
Get Direction
New patients: 833-574-2273

Dr. Jessica Laursen, MD's reviews

(9)
Write Review

Patient Experience with Dr. Laursen


3.0

Based on 9 reviews

Dr. Jessica Laursen, MD has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 9 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

Media Releases

Get to know Ophthalmologist Dr. Jessica Laursen, who serves patients in California.

Dr. Laursen, a skilled ophthalmologist, sees patients within the Department of Ophthalmology at Kaiser Permanente in Vista, California. She also holds admitting privileges at Kp San Diego Medical Center & Kp Zion Medical Center. 

“It is very important to me that my patients have as positive an experience in my clinic as possible. Children are very different from adults and often react to challenging situations in unexpected ways. My bachelor’s degree is in child development because even at an early age, I knew I would spend my life working with children. My team and I try to keep the mood light and use tactics that seem like games to my patients when I am actually performing my examination. Of course, not every exam will be easy but we are very capable of handling those situations as well!” as stated by the doctor. 

Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente is recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. It currently serves 12.4 million members in 8 states and the District of Columbia. The mission of Kaiser Permanente is “to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve.”

Born and raised in San Diego, Dr. Laursen earned her medical degree from the Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans. She completed her internship in internal medicine at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, her residency in ophthalmology at the Tulane University School of Medicine, and her fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology at the Jules Stein Eye Institute at UCLA, under the leadership of many wonderful and world-renowned mentors.

Following her training, she became board-certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology, whose mission is to serve the public by improving the quality of ophthalmic practice through a process of certification and Maintenance of Certification that fosters excellence and encourages continual learning. 

Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery, which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists are experts in the diseases, functions, and anatomy of the eye. They may provide routine care such as vision testing, as well as prescribe and fit eyeglasses or contact lenses. However, ophthalmologists are also surgeons. They repair traumatic injuries to the eye and perform cataract, glaucoma, and corneal surgery.

Outside of the office, Dr. Laursen tries to take advantage of all that San Diego has to offer. She spends most of her off time with her siblings, five nephews, and teenage daughter. They hike, camp, go to the beach, go horseback riding, snowboard, and just have fun!

Recommended Articles

  • Treatments for Conjunctivitis

    Conjunctivitis or "pinkeye" is an infection of the conjunctiva, the thin, clear membrane coating the white of the eye and lining the inside of the eyelid. The symptoms may vary slightly depending on the cause, but are distinct: redness of the white part of the eye, tearing, a thick yellow discharge...

  • Everything You Need to Know About Glaucoma

    What is Glaucoma?Glaucoma is a medical condition that affects the eyes. It is characterized by high pressure in the eyes, leading to damages on the optic nerve, which can eventually impair your vision.Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide. It can affect both men and women at...

  • What Is Astigmatism?

    Normally, the eye, cornea, and lens can easily focus light rays on the retina. The disease known asastigmatism is an imperfection in the curvature of the cornea, and it can produce a clear, round dome covering the iris and pupil.The cornea and lens remain smooth and are always curved equally in all...

  • What is Keratoconus?

    Keratoconus is a non-inflammatory disorder of the eye where the cornea bulges outward like a cone. Thinning and bulging of cornea may result in blurring of vision and make the eye more sensitive to light. This disorder is seen in both the eyes and is common in people from 10-years-old to...

  • What is Age-Related Cataracts?

    When the eye lens changes with age, cataracts develop and your vision becomes blurry. A clear structure, the lens is located at the back of the pupil. Light streams in via the cornea and the lens directs it to the retina when it enters the eye.When you start to age, cataracts can begin developing,...

  • 6 Helpful Tips for Good Eye Health

    Nutrients for good visionMany studies have show that nutrients, like omega-3 fatty acids, lutein, zinc, and vitamins C and E help to prevent eye disorders associated with aging.Some foods that may help to maintain eye health include:...

Nearby Providers

Nearest Hospitals

RONALD REAGAN U C L A MEDICAL CENTERl

757 WESTWOOD PLAZA LOS ANGELES CA 90095

Head southwest on Stein Plaza Driveway 299 ft
Turn right onto Westwood Plaza 716 ft
Turn left onto Charles E Young Drive South 577 ft
Turn left 78 ft
Turn left 157 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

PROVIDENCE SAINT JOHN'S HEALTH CENTERl

2121 SANTA MONICA BLVD SANTA MONICA CA 90404

Head southwest on Stein Plaza Driveway 341 ft
Turn left onto Westwood Plaza 494 ft
Continue straight onto Westwood Boulevard 1927 ft
Turn right onto Wilshire Boulevard 2.9 mi
Turn left onto 22nd Street 810 ft
You have arrived at your destination, straight ahead

SANTA MONICA - UCLA MED CTR & ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITALl

1250 16TH STREET SANTA MONICA CA 90404

Head southwest on Stein Plaza Driveway 341 ft
Turn left onto Westwood Plaza 494 ft
Continue straight onto Westwood Boulevard 1927 ft
Turn right onto Wilshire Boulevard 3.4 mi
Turn left onto 15th Street 387 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

PALOMAR HEALTH DOWNTOWN CAMPUSl

555 E VALLEY PARKWAY ESCONDIDO CA 92025

Head southeast on Shadowridge Drive 1599 ft
Turn left onto Sycamore Avenue 935 ft
Take the ramp on the right 1069 ft
Merge left onto Ronald Packard Parkway (CA 78) 8.4 mi
Turn right onto North Broadway (CA 78) 2305 ft
Turn left onto East Washington Avenue (CA 78) 1790 ft
Turn right onto North Hickory Street 1211 ft
Go straight 216 ft
Turn right 114 ft
Turn left 137 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

TRI-CITY MEDICAL CENTERl

4002 VISTA WAY OCEANSIDE CA 92056

Head southeast on Shadowridge Drive 1599 ft
Turn left onto Sycamore Avenue 1394 ft
Take the ramp on the left 1408 ft
Merge left onto Ronald Packard Parkway (CA 78) 5.2 mi
Take the ramp on the right 891 ft
Keep right at the fork 150 ft
Make a sharp right onto West Vista Way 1137 ft
Turn left onto Tri City Hospital 131 ft
Keep right at the fork onto Tri City Hospital 301 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - ENCINITASl

354 SANTA FE DRIVE ENCINITAS CA 92024

Head southeast on Shadowridge Drive 1551 ft
Turn right onto Sycamore Avenue 2.1 mi
Turn left onto South Melrose Drive 4348 ft
Continue straight onto Melrose Avenue 1555 ft
Turn right onto Palomar Airport Road (S12) 1.3 mi
Turn left onto El Camino Real (S11) 3.2 mi
Turn right onto La Costa Avenue 1.9 mi
Take the ramp on the left towards I 5 South 1642 ft
Merge left onto San Diego Freeway (I 5) 2.9 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards Santa Fe Drive 1323 ft
Turn right onto Santa Fe Drive 261 ft
Turn right 323 ft
Make a sharp left 42 ft
Make a slight right 37 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right