Dr. Campbell

Dr. Charles Campbell is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal surgery. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, International College of Surgeons, American Society of Retina Specialists, Macula Society, Texas Society of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology, Texas Ophthalmological Association, Nueces County Medical Society, Texas Medical Association, American Medical Association, International Eye Foundation, and American Society of Contemporary Ophthalmology. In addition, Dr. Campbell is a past Medical Director of a worldwide project for exchange of professional skills, called Project Orbis which provides, among other things, free ophthalmology training world wide.

A graduate of the University of Texas, Dr. Campbell received his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine. After completing medical school, Dr. Campbell received six years of specialized training in his field. In recent years Dr. Campbell has been a major advocate for improving medical care in South Texas, Texas statewide, and the nation. He has served as a delegate from the Nueces County Medical Society to the Texas Medical Association and President of the Nueces County Medical Society. Dr. Campbell has also served on the Texas Medical Association's Committee on Rural Health and a special committee appointed by the Texas House to study how telemedicine can be expanded to improve the health of rural Texans.

Dr. Campbell states: "The tragedy of eye disease is that so much of it is actually preventable. Yet many people just seem to sit back and accept it. They are resigned to their fate. They think 'Well, I'm getting too old, and the eyes are going,' or they are reluctant to impose on someone to take them to the physician. For some, that imposition would be almost impossible anyway. For low-income families with few resources, distances in South Texas can be formidable."

"The sad part is that most people do have Medicaid, Medicare, or insurance that would cover treatment costs. Many times it is not the money that is the problem; they just don't seek help or don't realize they should. It could be that the symptoms have come on very gradually over a period years and they don't realize the extent of the impairment."

"Eye disease is most often silent, and painless. These patients could be candidates for disaster. This is particularly true in rural South Texas where diabetes statistically occurs at a much higher rate than in the general population."

"Being from the city doesn't exempt you from the threat of the silent eye disease either. Our community is fortunate to have the inundation of Winter Texans into our area during the months of October through about March. Our retirement community increases considerably as does the occurrence of another silent eye disease, macular degeneration. Nearly ten million Americans have macular degeneration, and there is an estimated 350,000 more that will be affected this year. It is terribly sad when people lose their eyesight needlessly. One day vision can be fairly good, still salvageable; then a time bomb goes off; it's too late. It could be in both eyes, and it many times could have been prevented."

Dr. Kurt T. Jackson

Dr. Kurt Jackson is a fellowship trained Retina Surgeon with a passion for Ophthalmology. As an eye technician in the United States Army and during medical school, he developed a great level of appreciation for the eye and its disease processes. During his time as an ophthalmology resident and fellow, he gained a much deeper respect for the eye and the devastating effects that blindness can have on people’s lives. He shares Dr. Campbell’s sentiments that the vast majority of blindness is preventable and certainly treatable if people seek help.

Dr. Jackson joined the United States Army in an effort to serve his country and further maturity. Upon commencement of his military service, he entered the collegiate ranks with the intent to become a physician. He graduated at the top of his class and was chosen Valedictorian as he earned his bachelor’s degree in molecular biology with a biochemistry minor from Long Island University. He attended the Albert Einstein College of Medicine where he completed his medical training. As an intern, he trained at New York Hospital of Queens and went on to complete residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

Upon completion of residency, Dr. Jackson joined Dr. Charles H. Campbell and South Texas Retina Consultants, LLP. During his two years with Dr. Campbell, he treated and observed a variety of retinal diseases and processes. He has had the opportunity to serve the residents of South Texas and feels that there remains a great need for treatment and education in South Texas. He has chosen to remain in South Texas to apply his expertise. Dr. Jackson is an asset to Dr. Campbell and the patients of South Texas Retina Consultants, who are in need of care.

Dr. Jackson specializes in the treatment of diseases of the Retina and Vitreous. His clinical skills include but are not limited to diabetic retinopathy, hypertensive retinopathy, retinopathy of prematurity, venous and arterial occlusions, retinal detachment and macular degeneration. His involvement in clinical research and his eminent expertise in laser treatment and vitreo-retinal surgery will allow him to provide the highest quality, cutting edge care to his patients.

Over the past couple years, Dr. Jackson, his beautiful wife Kai and their two daughters have made Corpus Christi their home. The Jacksons’ can be found enjoying the wonderful beaches of the Coastal Bend, given the rare occasion away from school plays and recitals.

Dr. Jackson is excited to join Dr. Campbell as an associate. Together they will continue to provide superior care that patients have come to expect from South Texas Retina Consultants, LLP.