Caplan Eye

OUR DOCTORS

Harry B. Caplan, M.D.

The Founder of the Caplan Eye Clinic in 1947, Dr. Harry B. Caplan practiced Ophthalmology for more than 50 years until his recent retirement. He is a graduate of Tulane University and the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis. Dr. Caplan is also a graduate of Louisiana State University (LSU) Medical School in New Orleans. He completed his Residency in Ophthalmology at the New Orleans Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital.

He is a founding member and past President of the New Orleans Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Caplan was also President of the Medical Staff at the New Orleans Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital. He was a pioneer in many of the early breakthrough procedures in Ophthalmology, including cryo-surgery. He and his wife, Janice, have three grown children and seven grandchildren.

Daniel I. Caplan, M.D.

After receiving his Medical Degree from Tulane University School of Medicine, Dr. Caplan completed his Residency in Ophthalmology at the Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans. He is a former Vice-President and n board member of the New Orleans Academy of Ophthalmology. He is a former Chairman of the Eye Department and Member of the Medical Executive Committee at East Jefferson General Hospital in Metairie, LA.

Dr. Caplan is a pioneer in Refractive Surgery and Vision Correction Procedures, having been among the first in the region to perform Radial Keratotomy in the early 1980's and Laser Vision Correction and LASIK in the 1990's. He has successfully performed thousands of Laser Vision Correction Procedures. He has taught the procedures to dozens of other Eye Surgeons and he has lectured throughout the country on Vision Correction Procedures. He created a commercially produced computer software to track vision correction surgical outcomes. Dr. Caplan also specializes in Small Incision Cataract Surgery.

Dr. Caplan is the Medical Director and CEO of the Caplan Eye Clinic. He is a member of the Clinical Faculties of the Tulane University School of Medicine and the Louisiana State University School of Medicine. He is married and has two young children.

Stephen M. Welcker, O.D.

Dr. Welcker graduated from the University of New Orleans with a degree in Biological Sciences. He received his Doctor of Optometry degree in 1979 from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee.

Dr. Welcker has been in practice for more than 20 years. He enjoys the many aspects of family eye care. He specializes in fitting contact lenses. Dr. Welcker has been a clinical research investigator for FDA studies on contact lenses .

Dr. Welcker is a member of the Louisiana State Association of Optometry and has served as Vice President of the New Orleans Contact Lens Society. He is married and has two children. He enjoys golf in his spare time.

James G. Diamond, M.D.

Dr. Diamond is a specialist in vitreo-retinal diseases and surgery. He graduated from the Georgetown University Medical School in Washington, D.C. He did his residency in Ophthalmology at the University of Illinois in Chicago. Dr. Diamond completed a fellowship in Vitreo-Retinal Diseases at the University of Iowa in Iowa City.

Dr. Diamond is Director of the Tulane Retinal Institute and is a Professor of Ophthalmology at the Tulane University Medical Center. He has trained dozens of retinal specialists throughout the United States. He has lectured throughout the world on retinal diseases and procedures.

Dr Diamond established the first retinal surgery program in the Mediterranean island nation of Malta. He continues to return there every year to perform complex surgeries and teach modern techniques to local eye surgeons.