Dr. Charles J. Breen, MD

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Get to know Ophthalmologist Dr. Charles J. Breen, who serves patients in Florence, Kentucky.

Dr. Breen is an experienced ophthalmologist with Ophthalmology Florence – St. Elizabeth Physicians in Kentucky. He is also affiliated with St. Elizabeth Florence Hospital.

The ophthalmology experts at St. Elizabeth Physicians provide comprehensive, diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical services to help diagnose and treat a wide variety of conditions and diseases related to the eye. The board-certified physicians can help with everything from healthy eye exams to special problems that require retina, glaucoma, cornea, pediatric or oculoplastic specialists. Fully dedicated to preserving the most precious gift of sight, they are continually being educated and trained on the latest advancements in technology, treatments and equipment, assuring that the care patients receive is based on the most up-to-date practices and techniques available. 

In the early days of his academic career, Dr. Breen graduated with his medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine in 1987. He then went on to perform his internship at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, and his residency in ophthalmology at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport.

A Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, he is board-certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO). The ABO is an independent, non-profit organization responsible for certifying ophthalmologists in the United States of America. 

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.

Among his numerous accolades, Dr. Breen is the recipient of Patients’ Choice Award (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018), Patients’ Choice 5th Anniversary Award (2012), and Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2018).

On a more personal note, he speaks both English and Spanish.

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