BUTLER EYE CENTER - Key Persons


Cassie N. Confait

Dr. Confait is a board eligible ophthalmologist specializing in clear cornea/topical anesthesia cataract surgery as well as laser vision correction, diabetic and glaucoma laser surgery, and eyelid surgery. Dr. Confait is a VISX CustomVue and Intralase certified refractive surgeon offering the newest technology in laser vision correction. Dr. Confait is a Board Certified ophthalmologist specializing in clear cornea/topical anesthesia cataract surgery as well as laser vision correction, diabetic and glaucoma laser surgery, and eyelid surgery. Dr. Confait is a VISX CustomVue and Intralase certified refractive surgeon offering the newest technology in laser vision correction. Dr. Confait is a native of Meridian, MS and is proud to offer comprehensive surgical and medical eye care to the people of her hometown. She graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi's Honors College with a Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology. Dr. Confait received her medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine where she was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. She then completed an internal medicine internship and ophthalmology residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Dr. Confait enjoys spending time with her husband, Dan, and their three children, Jackson, Lyla, and Owen. She and her family attend St. Patrick Catholic church and are actively involved in the community. Education University of Mississippi Medical Center Cassie Confait is a member of the following professional organizations:

J. Lawrence Mason

Lawrence Mason is a member of the following professional organizations: Dr. Lawrence Mason is a board certified ophthalmologist specializing in clear cornea/topical anesthesia cataract surgery, laser vision correction, and diabetic laser surgery. He is a native of Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Mason graduated from Jackson Prep in 1982 and attended Mississippi State University. He graduated from Belhaven College in 1986 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology prior to receiving his medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1991. Dr. Mason completed an internal medicine internship and ophthalmology residency at the University Medical Center in 1996. He also completed the Basic Science Course in Ophthalmology at Stanford University as well as the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology Course at Georgetown. He joined the Eye Clinic of Meridian in 1999. He enjoys spending time with his wife Ginger and their two kids as well as model railroading, radio controlled aircraft, and woodworking. He and his family are active members of Central United Methodist Church where he serves on the Administrative Council and chairman of the Stewardship Committee. Dr. Mason served as chief of the medical staff of Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center in 2006. Education University of Mississippi Medical Center