Name: Dr. Juginder K. Luthra

Specialty: Ophthalmology

Qualification/Board Certification: Medical Doctor, General Ophthalmology, Cataract Surgery, Retinal Disease

Affiliation(s): Lee Eye Center Inc.

Locations: Weirton, West Virginia

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Not listed in the provided profile

NPI Number: 1629068630

About the Doctor

Dr. Juginder K. Luthra is an experienced ophthalmologist with over 20 years of clinical practice, based in Weirton, West Virginia. He earned his medical degree from Medical College and Hospital Kolkata, one of India’s most historically distinguished medical institutions, and has dedicated his career to providing comprehensive eye and vision care for patients in the Weirton area and surrounding tri-state region of West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Dr. Luthra practices with Lee Eye Center Inc., a well-established ophthalmology group practice, where he works alongside fellow ophthalmologists to deliver a full range of medical and surgical eye care services.

Dr. Luthra holds three subspecialty areas of expertise — General Ophthalmology, Cataract Surgery, and Retinal Disease — reflecting a broad and clinically versatile scope of practice that spans routine eye care, surgical cataract correction, and the diagnosis and management of complex retinal conditions. His treatment volumes in cataract surgery and cataract-related care consistently exceed the West Virginia state average, indicating a high-volume surgical practice with deep and well-refined procedural expertise in one of the most commonly performed and life-improving surgical interventions in all of medicine. His additional expertise in retinal disease positions him as a trusted resource for patients dealing with more complex posterior segment conditions including diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and retinal detachment.

Dr. Luthra has received professional Awards and Honors Recognitions throughout his career, reflecting his commitment to clinical excellence and quality patient care. He accepts Medicaid and several major insurance plans, with online appointment booking available for patient convenience.

Key Highlights:

• Ophthalmologist with 21+ years of clinical experience
• Subspecialties in General Ophthalmology, Cataract Surgery, and Retinal Disease
• Above-average West Virginia state treatment volumes in cataract surgery and cataract-related care
• Practices at Lee Eye Center Inc. in Weirton, WV
• Professional Awards and Honors Recognitions
• Accepts Medicaid and multiple major insurance plans
• Online appointment booking available
• Speaks English

Education & Training

• Medical School: Medical College and Hospital Kolkata
• Residency: Not listed in the provided profile
• Fellowship/Additional Training: Not listed in the provided profile

Medical Conditions Treated

Dr. Luthra diagnoses and manages a comprehensive range of eye and vision conditions affecting patients across all age groups. Common conditions he treats include:

• Cataracts and age-related lens clouding
• Glaucoma and elevated intraocular pressure
• Retinal diseases including diabetic retinopathy
• Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
• Retinal detachment and retinal tears
• Diabetic eye disease and ocular complications of diabetes
• Dry eye syndrome and ocular surface disease
• Conjunctivitis and external eye infections
• Refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism)
• Eyelid conditions and periorbital concerns
• Flashes, floaters, and vitreous conditions
• General eye health and vision concerns requiring medical evaluation

Medical Procedures Performed

Dr. Luthra performs and oversees a comprehensive range of ophthalmic diagnostic and surgical procedures, including:

• Cataract surgery with intraocular lens (IOL) implantation
• Phacoemulsification (minimally invasive cataract removal)
• Premium and multifocal IOL placement
• Glaucoma evaluation and medical management
• Retinal examination and posterior segment evaluation
• Laser photocoagulation for diabetic retinopathy and retinal tears
• Intravitreal injection therapy for macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema
• Retinal detachment evaluation and surgical referral coordination
• Comprehensive dilated eye examinations
• Visual acuity and refraction testing
• Intraocular pressure measurement and glaucoma monitoring
• Ophthalmic imaging (fundus photography, OCT)

Services Offered

Dr. Luthra offers a comprehensive range of ophthalmology services through Lee Eye Center Inc. in Weirton, West Virginia, providing patients across the Weirton area and surrounding tri-state region with access to expert medical and surgical eye care that spans routine vision health maintenance through complex surgical and retinal interventions.

Cataract care is a defining strength of Dr. Luthra’s practice. His treatment volumes in cataract surgery consistently exceed the West Virginia state average, reflecting a high-volume, experienced surgical practice with well-established expertise in phacoemulsification — the modern, minimally invasive technique for cataract removal — and intraocular lens implantation. For patients whose vision has been progressively impaired by lens clouding, cataract surgery offers a highly effective and life-changing restoration of visual clarity, and Dr. Luthra’s extensive surgical experience in this area ensures patients receive technically proficient, safe, and outcome-focused care. He offers comprehensive preoperative evaluations to assess each patient’s cataract severity, visual needs, and lens selection preferences, ensuring that the chosen intraocular lens — whether standard, toric, or multifocal — is the optimal fit for each individual’s lifestyle and vision goals.

His retinal disease subspecialty extends his practice into the evaluation and management of conditions affecting the posterior segment of the eye, including diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, and retinal detachment. These conditions represent some of the most significant causes of vision loss among adults, and early, accurate diagnosis and timely intervention are critical to preserving long-term visual function. Dr. Luthra provides comprehensive retinal evaluations using advanced ophthalmic imaging technology and delivers treatment options including laser photocoagulation and intravitreal injection therapy for patients with active retinal disease requiring intervention.

His general ophthalmology services encompass routine comprehensive eye examinations, glaucoma screening and management, refraction and vision correction assessments, and the evaluation of common external eye conditions — providing patients and families with a trusted, full-service eye care provider who can address their complete range of ocular health needs within a single practice.

Services offered include:

• Comprehensive dilated eye examinations
• Cataract evaluation and surgical consultation
• Phacoemulsification cataract surgery and IOL implantation
• Premium and multifocal intraocular lens selection and placement
• Glaucoma screening, evaluation, and management
• Retinal disease evaluation and treatment
• Diabetic eye disease monitoring and management
• Age-related macular degeneration evaluation and treatment
• Laser photocoagulation for retinal conditions
• Intravitreal injection therapy (anti-VEGF treatments)
• Retinal detachment evaluation and coordination
• Visual acuity and refraction testing
• Ophthalmic imaging (fundus photography, OCT)
• Dry eye evaluation and treatment
• Online appointment booking

Accepted Insurances

Dr. Luthra accepts several major insurance plans, including Medicaid. Patients are encouraged to contact the office directly to confirm their specific plan and coverage before scheduling an appointment.

• Amerihealth Caritas (Medicaid)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)
• Elevance (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)
• Highmark (PPO)
• Humana (Medicare, PPO)

Practice Locations

Location 1 Address: 314 Penco Rd, Weirton, WV 26062

Phone: (304) 723-5200

Location 2: Not listed in the provided profile

Hospital Affiliations

• Lee Eye Center Inc. — Weirton, WV