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The Eye Center Offers Innovative New Treatment for Dry Eyes

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A new dry eye treatment is now available at The Eye Center, one of the few places to offer it

While millions of people currently suffer from dry eyes and irritation, pain, and in some cases, vision problems, there’s a new treatment on the market that has shown promising results and The Eye Center in Columbia is pleased to make it available to its patients.

Traditionally dry eye is treated with eye drops, oil gland massage, cleaning the eyelids, warm compresses, and Omega-3 supplements. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent additional damage to the eyes. This new therapy is called Lipiflow. Available only in a very few locations, due to the time and money it takes a treatment center to do a dry eye evaluation, luckily for South Carolina residents, The Eye Center is one of those few.

The process of Lipiflow is fairly straightforward. The ophthalmologist numbs the eye and then inserts an applicator. The applicator consists of a rubber-like pad that is placed on the cornea and small flaps that are placed underneath each eyelid. The applicator uses a machine to send pulsations and heat to the eye’s oil glands which massage them and encourage oil production. Oil production is crucial in preventing the water in the eyes from evaporating too quickly, and chronically malfunctioning glands can result in the diminished production of oil in the long term as well as more permanent damage to the glands.

The Eye Center has an in-house dry eye center and has regularly treated patients who suffer from dry eyes since its inception. Always looking to provide their patients with quality eye care and better treatment outcomes, it’s no surprise they are among the first dry eye treatment centers to being offering the Lipiflow therapy.

Lipiflow is, unfortunately, not a cure and not a permanent solution. It has been shown to help patients reduce the use of eye drops and increase the amount of time their eyes can tolerate contact lenses. The good news? The results of Lipiflow should last anywhere between one and three years.

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The Eye Center is the leading refractive practice in South Carolina, providing full service eye care and specializing in Refractive Surgery – Lasik, AST, PRK, PRELEX, as well as Corneal Transplant and Cataract Surgery.

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State of the Art Care

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Producing results using the latest technology in vision procedures and eye care.

Columbia, S.C. – Eye care is coming of age at The Eye Center, a Columbia SC ophthalmology clinic. A staff of doctors and nurses are well-trained and dedicated to giving patients a great experience using the latest state of the art technology.

Vision care procedures have been increasing rapidly in the last few years. Because of this, Columbia SC ophthalmology clinics have been changing the way they do business. Glaucoma treatment in Columbia has seen significant advances. At The Eye Center, glaucoma patients have options. A first line of therapy utilized in glaucoma treatment in Columbia is laser trabeculoplasty. This therapy allows glaucoma patients to avoid surgery and daily eye drops.

Cataracts are another major eye issue suffered by roughly 25 million people in the United States. Being an advanced Columbia SC ophthalmology facility, The Eye Center, has begun using the TECNIS Symfony IOL. This is the first and only presbyopia, meaning the successful correction of an extended range of vision. Unlike monofocal IOLs, a patient’s distance vision can be significantly improved.

For cataract sufferers, correction is getting the joy back in life. With the use of the Lenstar LS900, eye surgeons at this Columbia eye center can guarantee the best possible outcomes. This technology allows eye surgeons to receive accurate measurements for thickness of lens, cornea, retina, and a precise position of the eye lens.

Advanced technologies are not just for eye surgeries. Annual exams are utilizing these as well. Often patients find themselves looking to rid themselves of glasses or contacts. Not all patients will qualify for Lasik surgery. This Columbia SC ophthalmology center says no problem. With advanced surface treatment, patients can have a microscopic layer of tissue removed from the cornea.

The Eye Center is raising the bar for Columbia SC ophthalmology. Cataract and glaucoma treatment in Columbia involve procedures with no pain and little time. Annual exams are becoming more accurate with this state of the art Columbia eye center. Schedule an appointment today and begin receiving state of the art care.

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The Eye Center is the leading refractive practice in South Carolina, providing full service eye care and specializing in Refractive Surgery – Lasik, AST, PRK, PRELEX, as well as Corneal Transplant and Cataract Surgery.

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The Eye Center – Helping You See a Better Future

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The Eye Center Chooses the Right Technology to Fit the Patient

The Eye Center is working to do what’s right for their patients. They have been implementing the latest technology for several eye conditions, including cataracts, diabetic eye disease, and glaucoma.

Having the tools to help and treat their patient is paramount at The Eye Center. The Columbia SC Eye Clinic even has the tools to help treat Cataracts. Cataracts are extremely common in the elderly and being able to correct cataracts with surgery was once difficult to treat, and most patients were confined to thick glasses for the remainder of their lives.

A cataract is caused by the lens of your eye aging. Over time, the lens gets clouded, and cataract surgery is needed. The surgery removes the damaged lens and replaces it during Intraocular Lens surgery (IOLs). Over 2 million cataract lens implant surgeries take place every year, and after only 20 minutes, the procedure is complete regular vision is restored within 1 to 3 days.

Getting cataract surgery of advanced lenses can give the patient the quality of their vision back for distances and close up. Traditional lens implants provide good vision but are limited in the scope of the vision. Glasses are still often required to correct distance problems. The doctors at The Eye Center know how to take care of eyes, and Dr. Brian Huff has performed over 15,000 surgeries for cataracts.

Lens implants are made to last a lifetime, and most patients wanting to have this surgery are approved, and the lenses being used are FDA approved. The lenses used to give the patient the results they want.

For more information about cataract surgery or to schedule an appointment, please visit them online at www.theeyecentersc.com or call them at 803-256-0461.

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The Eye Center is the leading refractive practice in South Carolina, providing full service eye care and specializing in Refractive Surgery – Lasik, AST, PRK, PRELEX, as well as Corneal Transplant and Cataract Surgery.

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Getting the Eyesight that One Deserves

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 Columbia, S.C. — Taking care of one’s eyes is something that many people seem to forget about. Often, certain conditions are caught too late and require a surgical procedure to help get everything working correctly again. Fortunately, the excellent doctors at The Eye Center are able to customize LASIK eye surgery in Columbia, SC as well as similar procedures.

Getting LASIK in Columbia is not an intimidating process when you have an equipped team of doctors on one’s side. Having this procedure done can help sharpen the eyesight and has been proven to be effective and long-lasting.

Often found in the older generation, cataracts can become a big deal. South Carolina cataract surgery is considered a great “medical miracle”, simply because it works! This procedure has been improving the quality of life and sight for so many people, especially when performed by the ophthalmologists at The Eye Center.

Often it is recommended that a patient has a yearly eye exam. This allows doctors to determine whether LASIK or cataract surgery is an option to correct vision problems. Both of these can drastically improve one’s sight, but one might work better than the other depending on the diagnosis.

The doctors at The Eye Center only want the best for their patients. Maintaining a healthy connection with their patients allows them to make informed decisions that will provide the best benefits. This kind of care is what sets The Eye Center apart from the others.

The time to schedule an appointment is today. The sooner you are able to talk with these doctors, the sooner you will obtain better eyesight.

About The Eye Center
The Eye Center is the leading refractive practice in South Carolina, providing full service eye care and specializing in Refractive Surgery – Lasik, AST, PRK, PRELEX, as well as Corneal Transplant and Cataract Surgery.

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Top Ophthalmologist, Dr. Matthew T. Clary of The Eye Center, Columbia SC

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Columbia, S.C. – Columbia Metropolitan Magazine moderates the Best of Columbia. Peer and consumers accolades create a list of the best service organizations, entertainment, and more, including healthcare providers that serve the community. Dr. Clary was voted as one of the top ophthalmologists by peers and community residents.
 
Dr. Matthew Clary is a board-certified ophthalmologist at The Eye Center of Columbia South Carolina specializing in:

  • Cataract
  •  Laser Vision Correction
  • Diabetic Eye Disease
  • Comprehensive Adult Eye Care

Dr. Clary provides care for patients with retina issues from vein occlusion and diabetes and more. He uses the latest technology, including the use of lasers, and medications such as Avastin to improve patient’s conditions. He also oversees the in-house Dry Eye Specialty Clinic.

Dr. Clary completed his residency at Texas A&M University. During his residency, Dr. Clary was acknowledged for performing the most cataract surgeries as compared to his peers while in residency at Scott and White Hospital. Dr. Clary is a native of Columbia and was happy to join The Eye Center in 2008 to serve the community. 
 
Dr. Clary is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons. He currently serves on the national board of The Christian Ophthalmology Society. He is also serving as Chairman of Ophthalmology for Providence Hospital.
 
Dr. Clary strives to provide a unique approach to address his patient’s visual needs with the latest technology available. According to one of Dr. Clary’s patients. 
 
“Dr. Clary has been our eye doctor for several years now. In my opinion, he is one of the most down to earth, friendly and competent doctors I’ve met. He recently did my husband’s cataract surgery, and we couldn’t be more pleased. He is a fine doctor, top rate, professional and genuinely cares about his patients.” Review Vitals.com
 
Dr. Clary is proud to work with the exceptional team at The Eye Center S.C. in Columbia who have a superior skill set and a passion for serving patients on their journey for enhanced vision that helps them achieve their life goals.
 
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The Eye Center is the leading refractive practice in South Carolina, providing full service eye care and specializing in Refractive Surgery – Lasik, AST, PRK, PRELEX, as well as Corneal Transplant and Cataract Surgery.

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Evaluating Options for Lasik Vision Correction Procedures

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Columbia, S.C. – Dependence on eyeglasses, or contact lenses due to nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism can be a challenge. But, these can be changed with Lasik correction procedures. The most common method is laser vision correction which reshapes the cornea to adjust the eye’s focusing ability. There is no universal method that works for everyone, so the best approach is to find a clinic and have a thorough examination with an Ophthalmologist who will discuss the best options available.
 
Dr. Beau T. Bryan of The Eye Center in South Carolina specializes in laser eye correction. Dr. Bryan excelled in ophthalmology residency at Texas A&M/Scott and White Eye Institute in Temple, TX. He has some of the highest examination scores in the country and has a passion for providing the best surgical eye care for patients. Dr. Bryan is a member of the of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Christian Ophthalmology Society.
 
According to Dr. Bryan, the most common procedures for laser vision correction are methods such as Advanced Surface Treatment and Epi-Lasik which reshapes your cornea for enhanced vision. An alternative option is Implantable Collamer® Lens (ICL) which is a procedure that uses a contact lens inside of the eye.
 
The Eye Center in South Carolina performs laser correction using the Visx STAR S4 Excimer Laser which is the most state-of-the-art technology available in the United States. The benefits are that the lasers are ergonomically combined and optimized to give patients comfort and peace of mind and physician efficiency while performing the corrective procedure.
 
Benefits:

  • Eliminates dilation.
  • Minimizes thermal effects on the cornea.
  • Eliminates laser tracks on the natural pupil.
  • Adjusts for patient movement to improve accuracy.
  • Maximizes ophthalmologist’s efficiency with ease of use and ergonomics.

Lasik is proven to be safe and effective in changing the quality of people’s lives. Complications with Lasik is less than one percent. It is a painless procedure as the surgeon uses anesthetic numbing eye drops and the recovery time is typically quick and painless.
 
To find out more about Lasik eye services or to schedule an appointment, reach out to the doctors at The Eye Center at TheEyeCenterSC.com.
 
About The Eye Center
The Eye Center is the leading refractive practice in South Carolina, providing full service eye care and specializing in Refractive Surgery – Lasik, AST, PRK, PRELEX, as well as Corneal Transplant and Cataract Surgery.

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The Latest Technique in LASIK Eye Surgery

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LASIK eye surgery has fast become a common procedure for those who have worn glasses, contacts, and even for astigmatism correction. This safe and effective procedure has allowed thousands of South Carolina residents the freedom to throw away those corrective lenses.

Board certified ophthalmologists at Columbia eye centers are embracing the latest techniques in LASIK eye surgery. This technology in LASIK eye surgery is giving patients better results and faster recovery times. To achieve this, LASIK surgery in Columbia has begun using the STAR S4 IR® Excimer Laser System.

The STAR S4 IR® Excimer Laser System combines two lasers to make more precise incisions and lessen the time for patients in surgery. Ophthalmologists are now able to provide a wider-range of results to a broader population of people. This state-of-the-art technology is helping patients reap the rewards after LASIK procedures in Columbia.  Patients are sharing their stories with others to spread the word about how LASIK has benefited them.

“Having great vision is so important in baseball, and Dr. Clary at The Eye Center took great care of me. After he performed Laser Vision Correction on both of my eyes, I have never seen the ball better. It has helped me an unbelievable amount, and I’m thankful every day I had the surgery done.” ~Grayson Greiner

LASIK eye surgery recipients in Columbia, S.C are not the only ones experiencing abundant benefits with this latest technology. Ophthalmologists are embracing this technology for many reasons. This is maximizing workflow and practice efficiency due to the ease of use and ergonomics, and intra-patient movement.

Columbia, S.C LASIK patients have an excellent experience with ophthalmologists who are trained and confident in their field. As technology advances, this is only going to ensure better experiences for all LASIK patients.

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The Eye Center is the leading refractive practice in South Carolina, providing full service eye care and specializing in Refractive Surgery – Lasik, AST, PRK, PRELEX, as well as Corneal Transplant and Cataract Surgery.

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The Eye Center Offers Complete Surgical Eye Care

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When considering Lasik or other eye operations, there is much more to the process than just the actual procedure. Before surgery an evaluation is in order so that a patient can fully understand why he/she is a good candidate, what the procedure involves and very importantly, what kind of post-op care should be administered. Once the surgery is done, it is then essential to have follow-up visits to ensure the eye is healing properly and to ensure the patient knows how to care for their post-surgical eye.

The Eye Center of Columbia, SC is proud to provide its patients with pre-evaluation screening as well as post-operative care for its Lasik and other eye surgeries. Their mission is to provide complete eye treatment from start to finish and give the citizens of Columbia, SC the best in Lasik, cataract, and glaucoma surgery.

For a person needing cataract treatment or wanting Lasik surgery to see better without glasses, calling an eye treatment center is often the first step. And when that call is placed to The Eye Center, the process starts with a pre-operative evaluation.

With the first appointment, the team at the facility will talk with the potential patient to determine if he/she is a good candidate for the procedure being considered. From there, preparation before surgery, the steps involved in the actual procedure, and the post-operative expectations will all be discussed. Also, during the pre-op evaluation, risks and recovery times and expectations will be presented.

Once it is determined that the individual is a good candidate, preparation instructions will be given and surgery will be scheduled. The Eye Center wants to ensure all of its patients have the needed information and they are fully prepared for their upcoming surgery.

Once surgery has been completed, the team at The Eye Center will provide post-operative instructions. Expected recovery times, as well as long-term prognosis, are all discussed. Follow up appointments are also scheduled.

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The Eye Center is the leading refractive practice in South Carolina, providing full service eye care and specializing in Refractive Surgery – Lasik, AST, PRK, PRELEX, as well as Corneal Transplant and Cataract Surgery.

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Is My Glaucoma Treatable With The iStent Procedure

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Studies have shown that glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness and can affect over 78 million individuals across the globe. And while not curable, it is treatable to slow or even stop the vision loss from progressing.

Treatments are aimed at reducing the intraocular pressure within the eye, and these treatments can involve invasive surgery and long-term use of expensive eye drops. However, new technological procedures being performed by physicians at The Eye Center in Columbia, SC are using a treatment with cataract surgery to combat the effects of glaucoma. The iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent works by placing a stent within the eye and allowing the eye to drain normally and thus avoiding the clogging found in cataract/glaucoma diseased eyes. When the eye is allowed to drain on a regular basis, the intraocular pressure is reduced.

How Safe Is the iStent Procedure?
According to a study done through several eye centers, 68% of patients who received the iStent treatment remained free of post-surgical complications in the 12 months following surgery.  This particular stent used by the physicians in treating cataract/glaucoma at The Eye Center is the smallest and safest device approved by the FDA.

Benefits of the iStent Procedure
When it comes to TREATING glaucoma with surgery, this advanced method of treatment offers an assortment of benefits not found in traditional procedures: 

  • The surgery and recovery are virtually pain-free
  • Patients will no longer have to use expensive eye drops
  • The long-term effects of glaucoma (i.e.: blindness) are significantly reduced
  • The insertion of the stent is permanent, and most patients do not even realize it has been placed
  • The surgery is covered by medicare and most insurance plans

Am I a Candidate for the iStent Procedure?
If you are a patient who has been diagnosed with cataracts/glaucoma and you are currently using medication/eye drops to combat the effects of these ailments, you are most likely a good candidate for the iStent Procedure. To learn more, visit theeyecentersc.com or schedule a consultation with the folks at The Eye Center in Columbia, SC.

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The Eye Center is the leading refractive practice in South Carolina, providing full service eye care and specializing in Refractive Surgery – Lasik, AST, PRK, PRELEX, as well as Corneal Transplant and Cataract Surgery.

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Advanced Technology in the Lasik World

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Columbia, SC Oct 08, 2018— The field of ophthalmology has seen advancement in the vision correction surgery technologies in the past years. Ophthalmologists at The Eye Center are staying on top of these new technologies and bring them to the people of South Carolina.

Laser eye surgery in Columbia SC could not be more successful. The physicians of The Eye Center have done their research and began using two advanced technologies of today for Lasik eye surgery in Columbia. Thin Flap Lasik and Prelex are so advanced that they not only correct vision impairments but can also offer other benefits enjoyed by patients.

Thin Flap Lasik is a wonderful new procedure that not only offers a way to rid oneself of those pesky glasses but also improves night vision and better corneal stability and safety. Physicians are also seeing better optics in patients associated with sports or other recreational activities. The Eye Center is on the cusp for the use of Thin Flap Lasik procedures. They are the Lasik eye center in Columbia for patients electing to have vision correction surgery.

Prelex is another option for Lasik eye surgery in Columbia. Advanced technology has enabled physicians at The Eye Center to use a technique similar to cataract surgery for vision correction. With Prelex, patients will receive an implant lens with the use of a small incision. No sutures are involved, and exceptional vision is restored for both distance and up close. An additional benefit is that the chance of developing cataracts is decreased significantly.

With Thin Flap Lasik and Prelex, vision correction is undergoing a radical change for the better. Laser eye surgery in Columbia SC is allowing patients to experience advanced procedures and receive excellent results. The physicians and staff are excited to share these opportunities with their patients as well as becoming one of the best Lasik eye centers in Columbia.

The Eye Center welcomes those considering vision correction surgery to give them a call today!

About The Eye Center
The Eye Center is the leading refractive practice in South Carolina, providing full service eye care and specializing in Refractive Surgery – Lasik, AST, PRK, PRELEX, as well as Corneal Transplant and Cataract Surgery.

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