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Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD

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

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: cataract surgery, comprehensive eye exam, LASIK, and more.

22659 Highway 59 N Suite 100
Kingwood, TX 77339

(281) 858-3937

Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD is a cornea specialist in Kingwood, TX specializing in eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare, Houston Eye Associates, Memorial Hermann, Astrana Health, HEA CLINIC PA, Astrana Care Partners of Texas, HEA CLINIC, HPN and HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood.

Office Locations

Memorial Hermann

22659 Highway 59 N Suite 100
Kingwood, TX 77339

(281) 858-3937

(281) 570-1068

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Memorial Hermann

2855 Gramercy Street
Houston, TX 77025

(713) 668-6828

(713) 668-3823

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HPN

Gramercy Houston, TX 77025

(713) 668-6828

(713) 668-3823

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Some issues Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD can help you with:

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.

In The News

“Kelly's ophthalmologist, Dr. Justus Thomas, said the condition is common and it's often mistaken for chronic dry-eye.”—"What's the Pterygium Belt? Houstonians should look out for common, underdiagnosed eye condition", ABC13 Houston, February 2022

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

laser surgery

SCODI of the posterior segment

YAG laser capsulotomy

In 2023, Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD performed more laser surgery, SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), and YAG laser capsulotomy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 10%

By Volume:

eye procedures

In 2023, Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD performed more eye procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 25%

By Volume:

simple cataract surgery

In 2012, Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD performed more simple cataract surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Kingwood, TX during 2012 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	103
doctor visit	161
eye procedures	3326
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
laser treatment	103
ultrasound (sonogram)	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Kingwood, TX during 2013 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	72
doctor visit	148
eye procedures	3464
laser treatment	87
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	447
Female	687

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	968
Black	79
Hispanic	65
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	537
From 75 to 84	383
85 and over	154
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Kingwood, TX during 2014 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	123
doctor visit	132
eye procedures	3874
laser treatment	123
ultrasound (sonogram)	72

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	476
Female	694

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1000
Black	70
Hispanic	74
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	582
From 75 to 84	379
85 and over	156
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Kingwood, TX during 2015 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	189
eye procedures	4059
laser treatment	215
ultrasound (sonogram)	37

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1006
Female	1482

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2090
Black	166
Hispanic	158
Asian	42
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1266
From 75 to 84	792
85 and over	316
Less than 65	114

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Kingwood, TX during 2016 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	243
eye procedures	4147
laser treatment	243

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	492
Female	742

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1028
Black	81
Hispanic	82
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	644
From 75 to 84	393
85 and over	144
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Kingwood, TX during 2017 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	201
doctor visit	19
eye procedures	4228
laser treatment	201

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	507
Female	755

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1050
Black	86
Hispanic	85
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	652
From 75 to 84	413
85 and over	147
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Kingwood, TX during 2018 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	193
doctor visit	13
eye procedures	3887
laser treatment	193

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	511
Female	783

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1060
Black	93
Hispanic	97
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	687
From 75 to 84	418
85 and over	139
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Kingwood, TX during 2019 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	186
eye procedures	4068
laser treatment	186
ultrasound (sonogram)	47

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	524
Female	757

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1041
Black	104
Hispanic	91
Asian	23
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	673
From 75 to 84	424
85 and over	123
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Kingwood, TX during 2020 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	134
doctor visit	12
eye procedures	3274
laser treatment	134
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	448
Female	704

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	925
Black	103
Hispanic	82
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	594
From 75 to 84	406
85 and over	108
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD in 2020

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Kingwood, TX during 2021 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	189
doctor visit	11
eye procedures	3490
laser treatment	189

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	489
Female	766

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	986
Black	131
Hispanic	85
Asian	0
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	633
From 75 to 84	442
85 and over	139
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD in 2021

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Kingwood, TX during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	161
doctor visit	23
eye procedures	3330
laser treatment	161

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	478
Female	716

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	954
Black	115
Hispanic	72
Asian	0
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	583
From 75 to 84	456
85 and over	116
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	35
Dementia	4
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Kingwood, TX were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

capsulotomy	163
doctor visit	64
eye procedures	3740
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
laser treatment	166
ultrasound (sonogram)	35

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	488
Female	735

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	93
Asian / Pacific Islander	5
Non-Hispanic White	1009
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	81
Other	16

**Age**
75 to 84	409
85 and over	140
Less than 65	51
65 to 74	622

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Certification: THE AMERICAN BOARD OF OPHTHALMOLOGY and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Certification: THE AMERICAN BOARD OF OPHTHALMOLOGY

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Houston Healthcare

Houston Eye Associates

Memorial Hermann

Astrana Health

HEA CLINIC PA

Astrana Care Partners of Texas

HEA CLINIC

HPN

HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Employers Health Network, United Healthcare, WellPoint, Aetna Medicare, Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO, Community Health Choice Chip, Aetna Most Benefit Plans, Community Health Choice Star, Memorial Hermann Solutions, WorkLink Worker's Comp, Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP, Aetna Memorial Hermann and Community Hlth MCR D-SNP.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Employers Health Network

United Healthcare

WellPoint

Aetna Medicare

Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO

Community Health Choice Chip

Aetna Most Benefit Plans

Community Health Choice Star

Memorial Hermann Solutions

WorkLink Worker's Comp

Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP

Aetna Memorial Hermann

Community Hlth MCR D-SNP

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$14,962 RESTASIS $12,973	COMBIGAN $341	LUMIGAN $262	XEN $140	BOTOX $40	Other $1,206
Allergan, Inc.	$4,020 RESTASIS $2,507	RESTASIS MULTIDOSE $1,175	VUITY $183	LUMIGAN $102	COMBIGAN $52
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$3,004 LenSx $382	Wavelight $312	Ilevro $264	Cataract Equipment $264	Durezol $239	Other $1,542
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.	$2,583 VisuMax $2,097	ARTEVO 800 $123	Clarus 700 $105	FF450plus $105	CLARUS 500 Fundus Camera $58	Other $95
Alcon Vision LLC	$2,485 CLAREON $366	LenSx $250	DAILIES $209	AcrySof IQ PanOptix $156	AcrySof $152	Other $1,352
Other	$6,727 XIIDRA $832	VUITY $537	TYRVAYA $344	ARTEVO 800 $323	LOTEMAX GEL $277	Other $4,414

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$17,219
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$7,200
Consulting Fee	$6,725
Travel and Lodging	$2,336
Education	$301

Research Payments

Dr. Justus W. Thomas, MD has received 21 research payments totaling $69,396.

Biography

Dr. Justus Thomas practices eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases) in Houston, TX, Kingwood, TX, and Gramercy Houston, TX. His areas of expertise consist of LASIK, cataract surgery, and cataracts. Dr. Thomas is professionally affiliated with Houston Eye Associates, Astrana Health, and HCA Houston Healthcare. He appears to be an in-network provider for WellPoint, Aetna Medicare, Cigna, and more. He has an open panel in Houston, TX according to Doctor.com. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Dr. Thomas completed his residency training at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Memorial Hermann, and a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Dr. Thomas speaks Spanish.