Nicolas M. Beaupre, OD
Providing comprehensive optometry and ocular disease management to Charlotte, NC patients at Horizon Eye Care’s Cotswold, Huntersville, & Mallard Creek locations.
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Meet the Doctor
Dr. Nicolas Beaupre brings advanced expertise in comprehensive eye care to Charlotte, offering thorough vision services and specialized ocular disease management. With training in both routine and medical optometry, he provides vision correction, contact lens fitting, and management of conditions including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration.
What sets Dr. Beaupre apart is his commitment to patient-centered care. He takes time to explain eye health in clear, approachable terms, ensuring every patient feels informed and confident in their treatment plan. His detailed exams and dedication to preventive care make him a trusted provider for patients of all ages.
Expertise & Specialities
Dr. Nicolas Beaupre is a fellowship-trained optometrist with advanced expertise in primary eye care and ocular disease management. His clinical focus spans both routine and medical optometry, providing full-scope eye care for patients of all ages.
Areas of expertise include:
- Comprehensive eye exams and preventive care for patients of all ages
- Glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, and macular degeneration management
- Urgent eye injury and ocular trauma care
- Glasses and specialty contact lens fitting for astigmatism, presbyopia, and complex prescriptions
- Dry eye syndrome, keratoconus, and ocular surface disease management
- Co-management with surgical and retinal specialists for advanced cases
Dr. Beaupre is committed to ensuring every patient understands their eye health and feels confident in their care plan.
Education & Training
Dr. Beaupre earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Michigan before completing his Doctor of Optometry at the State University of New York College of Optometry, graduating in the top five percent of his class, earning multiple academic scholarships, and being inducted into the Beta Sigma Kappa and Gold Key Optometric Honor Societies.
He then completed a Primary Care and Ocular Disease Residency at the VA Hudson Valley Health Care System in New York, training that deepened his expertise in complex ocular disease management and formed the clinical foundation for his practice at Horizon Eye Care.
Memberships & Recognition
Dr. Beaupre is a member of the American Optometric Association and a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, serving on the Academy’s Admittance Committee. He lectures at continuing education events and serves as a clinical instructor for students from the New England College of Optometry and Illinois College of Optometry.
He has been recognized for excellence in ocular disease management, practice development, and administration, and has presented research on Optical Coherence Tomography at professional conferences — reflecting a commitment to advancing the quality of eye care for patients and colleagues.
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“She is personable and provides great care”
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Serving Three Convenient Charlotte Locations
Dr. Beaupre sees patients at three of our convenient Charlotte-area offices.
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