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  • Can I Drive After an Eye Exam?

    Can I Drive After an Eye Exam?


    Many patients wonder if they can drive following their eye exam in Boiling Springs. A complete eye examination at Palmetto Eye & Laser Center includes dilation of the pupils. This allows your doctor to carefully examine the health of the entire eye, including the back of the eye which includes ...

  • Is Dry Eye Permanent?

    Is Dry Eye Permanent?


    If you suffer from dry eye, then you are most likely familiar with the uncomfortable symptoms of burning, itching, and grittiness. It is a fact that dry eyes are no fun. If you have dry eyes, even chronic dry eye, your condition doesn’t have to be permanent. Fortunately, there are ...

  • Ophthalmologist Definition

    Ophthalmologist Definition


    When it comes to eye care, the most trained and skilled professionals in the field are ophthalmologists. An ophthalmologist is a physician, either a doctor of medicine (MD) or doctor of osteopathy (DO), who specializes in the medical and surgical care of the eyes and visual system and in the ...

  • Types of Cataracts

    Types of Cataracts


    A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye that impairs vision. There are four types of cataract: Nuclear Sclerotic, Cortical, Posterior Subcapsular and Congenital. The types of cataracts are classified based on where and how they develop in the eye. Nuclear Sclerotic Cataract: A nuclear sclerotic cataract ...