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Thompson Eye Clinic
About Us
About Us
Dr. Robert Thompson, M.D.
Dr. Robert W. Thompson Jr. is a board certified ophthalmologist with fellowship training in laser vision correction, and cornea and external diseases of the eye. He received his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Thompson completed a medical internship at Harvard’s Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and an ophthalmology residency at Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute. Dr. Thompson completed fellowship training with the Corneal Consultants of Indiana. He has served our country as a member of the United States Army at Fort Riley, Fort Hood, and overseas performing LASIK and PRK laser vision correction surgery for our soldiers. He performs cataract surgery, pterygia removal, and cornea transplants. Dr. Thompson performs comprehenisve eye examinations for dry eyes, ocular allergies, diabetes, glaucoma, iritis, glasses and contacts.
Kansas Heritage
Dr. Thompson’s family has lived in Kansas for over a century. His family roots trace back to 8 small family farms in central Kansas. His families’ small town roots have resulted in his passion for community involvement and caring. At the Thompson Eye Clinic, we strive to provide care for our patients just as we would care for our family, friends, and neighbors. After graduating from Shawnee Mission Northwest High School, he studied electrical engineering and pre-medicine at the University of Kansas. His research and work in physiology at the University of Kansas Medical Center helped spark his interest in medicine.
Research
While at the University of Kansas, Dr. Thompson designed electronic circuits to aid in electrophysiologic research at the University of Kansas. Dr. Thompson’s eye research has resulted in a number of publications including articles that have been featured on the covers of the journal of Ophthalmology regarding long term survival of corneal transplants, and Archives of Ophthalmology reviewing risk factors for corneal transplant failure.
Dr. Thompson has deep Kansas roots and grew up in Shawnee where his father, Wayne Thompson, practiced dentistry and orthodontics for almost 50 years. he graduated from Shawnee Mission Northwest High School in Shawnee, and received an Electrical Engineering degree from Kansas University.
Thompsons in Shawnee, Kansas
Dr. Thompson has returned to his hometown of Shawnee, Kansas. Dr. Thompson is the only full time ophthalmologist in Shawnee. His father practiced orthodontics in Shawnee since 1972. Our ophthalmologist has been able to help his father’s patients to better see their beautiful smiles. Dr. Thompson and his team look forward to the opportunity to provide eye care for you and your family.
Dr. Laura Toren, O.D.
Dr. Laura (Gengelbach) Toren joined our practice in 2016 after practicing in Wisconsin for 5 years. Dr. Toren received her undergraduate degree from Iowa State University, and her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry. She has had extensive training in both medical and refractive conditions of the eye, and provides many services above and beyond a typical eye checkup. Dr. Laura treats patients of all ages. She provides diabetic and glaucoma exams, contact lens fittings, urgent care exams, and preoperative and postoperative eye care. Above all, Dr. Laura practices optometry with competency, integrity, and compassion. She strives not only to fulfill the ocular needs of her patients, but also to make each patient feel personally cared for.
Dr. Laura Toren has embarked on several philanthropic endeavors, including volunteering her expertise giving vision screenings at the Special Olympics games, as well as volunteering at the Project Homeless Connect KC. She has also spent time travelling with the organization VOSH (Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity) to provide free eye exams and glasses to underprivileged people in Honduras. When she is out of the office, she enjoys singing, traveling with her husband Scott, and volunteering with the youth group at her church
DR. AUDREY BLACKLOCK, M.D., Ph.D.
Dr. Audrey Blacklock is a board certified ophthalmologist who joined our practice in 2018 after practicing 6 years in the Northland. She received her medical degree from Kansas University School of Medicine where she completed a combined MD-PhD program for physicians with interests in clinical care of patients as well as research. Her PhD work was in Physiology. She then completed an Internal Medicine internship with the University of Washington School of Medicine at the Boise, Idaho Veteran’s Administration Hospital. This was followed by a residency in Ophthalmology at the University of Minnesota School of Medicine in Minneapolis. Dr. Blacklock provided eye care in Wichita and Hutchinson, KS prior to moving back to Kansas City.
Dr. Blacklock performs cataract surgery and some glaucoma procedures. She also performs comprehensive eye exams for dry eyes, ocular allergies, diabetes, glaucoma, iritis, glasses, and contact lenses.
Dr. Blacklock is originally from Kansas. She grew up on a farm in the southwest before moving to a small town in central Kansas. Like Dr. Thompson, her small town roots are evident in her care for patients. At the Thompson Eye Clinic, we strive to provide care for our patients just as we would care for our family, friends, and neighbors. We look forward to the opportunity to provide eye care for you and your family!
Such a fantastic experience with my daughter who hadn’t been to an eye doctor before. I was greeted with friendly smiles, very thorough eye exam and the doctor was great at explaining what he was checking for as he went along. My daughter needed a pair of glasses for distance. I was amazed at the endless supply of cute designs. My daughter found a pair that was perfect for her face shape and hair/eye color. The girls fitting her were very patient and kind. I’d highly recommend this eye clinic to friends and family!
KIMBERLY S.
5/5
Experience the difference at Thompson Eye Clinic
The doctors at Thompson Eye Clinic provide state of the art eye care for many eye conditions and diseases. Comprehensive and medical exams are available to assess your eye health and to check for and treat eye problems such as dry eye, glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration.
Call Us
(913) 631-7700
Open Hours
MON-FRI:
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SAT:
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
SUN:
Closed
We are closed New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday, and Christmas