I had lasik 20 years ago and it was wonderful while it lasted. I've developed cataracts on both…read moreeyes and Dr. Waring and his team removed those cataracts and gave me new lenses. And I can SEE again. From 20-40 in both eyes back to 20-20 and a few letters on the 20-15 line. So yes, I'll have to wear my cheaters still to read up close, but no more squinting just to see. And the best of all? I'll be able to see the golf balls I hit once again it might even improve my golf game. Ha! Nothing ever has before. But I'm gonna give my new eyes a shot. Who knows? Maybe I'll get my first hole-in-one!! If I do I'll be back to let you know.

I went to the Waring Vision Institute on the advice of a friend and my husband. They told me I…read moreneeded to have cataract surgery on both of my eyes. So they set it up and told me that insurance would not cover any of the surgery, so I would have to pay almost $4,000.00 for each eye. After looking over our finances, I decided I could not afford to have the surgery, so I called and told Brianna that I could not afford to have the surgery and to cancel it. This was done over two weeks ago, and Brianna never canceled the surgery. The operation center I would go to for the surgery kept calling me about the surgery, and I needed to complete paperwork online. I spoke to them today and told them that I had canceled the surgery. They then called the Waring Vision Institute and told them I canceled it. I then got a message from BRIANNA that I owed the Institute $200.00 for not canceling the surgery. DO NOT GO TO THE WARING VISION INSTITUTE on Johnnie Dodds Blvd. in Mount Pleasant, SC

It's officially been a month and a half since I had LASIK done and so far, my only regret is that I…read moredidn't get it done sooner. If you've been in Charleston for any length of time you've probably heard of Kerry Solomon. His name is always the one that pops up when mentioning LASIK and from the moment I made the decision that I wanted to get this done, I knew he'd be the one I'd go to. Taking in all the good with the bad, I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone considering LASIK to go ahead and get it done, but I was even surprised at how much goes into this whole process. I'd say the actual surgery was one of the easiest parts of the whole experience. There is a lot of prep and post-op aspects with getting LASIK and Dr. Solomon's office did a very good job of clearly explaining all that goes into this procedure. I won't go into everything involved but just know for a good month, your world will consist of lots of round the clock eye drops, no makeup for a big duration (this may have been the hardest part for me), and wearing my glasses a lot more than I'm used to. I'd say if you're considering getting LASIK, these things should be taken into consideration (especially for us girls who wear makeup) to plan around. I ended up getting my surgery done in August because they were offering a huge discount during that time period ($800 off each eye!). The actual surgery wasn't bad at all. Definitely nerve-wracking but I can't imagine anyone being comfortable when you think of what is actually happening to your eyes. But the whole staff is so great at putting your mind to ease. And the good news is that the surgery goes by really fast! You'll be in the room less than 10 minutes and the actual procedure is about 2 minutes per eye. Then you go home and take a 4-6 hour nap and you wake up to perfect (or near perfect) vision! Truth be told, there have been some not so great aspects I've had to deal with like severe dry eyes and night glare, but these are all normal effects of the procedure and of course nothing that reflects badly on Dr. Solomon. I'm told to give it a solid 3 months to let your eyes heal completely, so that's what I'm going to do. But even taking these into consideration, I'd do it all over again. I still catch myself heading to the bathroom to take out/put in my contacts and then I remember I don't have to anymore. Best feeling!

The absolute worst cataract surgeon probably in America. I don't care about his Lasik record. I've…read morehad four procedures to undo what he did to me, and I'm not done yet. Stay away. Reach out to me and I'll give you detailed information of the hell he caused.

I had a very disappointing experience with this practice…read more My appointment was scheduled because I wanted to have a proactive conversation with a physician about my family history of macular degeneration. My goal was not to seek treatment for a current eye problem, but rather to understand what I can do now to reduce my risk in the future. I wanted to discuss questions such as whether certain vitamins are beneficial, whether therapies like red light therapy have any evidence behind them, and what lifestyle changes or preventive measures are supported by research. When I scheduled the appointment, I was assured that I would be able to meet with a doctor to have this discussion. However, after arriving, I was told that I could not see the physician unless I first completed a full series of medical imaging and diagnostic tests. I was told they needed pictures of my eyes before they could even have a conversation with me. I found this extremely frustrating. While I understand that imaging is appropriate when evaluating or diagnosing an eye condition, I wasn't there because I was experiencing symptoms. I was there to receive education and guidance on prevention. It seems counterproductive that a specialist would refuse to discuss evidence-based ways to reduce risk simply because I declined diagnostic testing that wasn't the purpose of my visit. Preventive medicine should be encouraged. Specialists have an opportunity to educate patients before disease develops, especially when there is a significant family history. Instead, I left feeling that the focus was on requiring procedures before providing even basic medical guidance. Had I been told when scheduling that a consultation was contingent upon undergoing diagnostic imaging, I could have made an informed decision before taking time out of my day. Unfortunately, that expectation was never communicated, making the experience both disappointing and misleading.

Terrible experience just now. About two months ago I had an eye exam. I'm a couple of years post op…read morefor cataract removal done by Dr. Solomon. The lady doctor told me after my exam that I might benefit from the YAG procedure, and I should schedule to come back for a consultation with Dr. Solomon to find out more. I made the appointment for 8:45 this morning. I left my house at 7:30 am and drove through rush hour traffic for nearly an hour. I got to the office, checked in, and they called me back at 8:55. The tech asked me why I was there which was surprising. Anyway, I told her I was there for a consultation. She asked me if my eyes were bothering me, and I said no. She then told me that Dr. Solomon won't do the surgery until they bother me. I reminded her that the ophthalmologist in their office told me to schedule this appointment, and I had driven almost an hour to get there. Sensing my unhappiness, she asked if I'd like to talk to Dr. Solomon. I said yes. She said I'd have to wait a half hour. He hadn't even come in yet. I have had similar customer unfriendly service in the past. I went up front and told the lady what had happened. Not much concern..... only telling me "there's nothing I can do". I told her I would never be back. They were totally dismissive of my experience. I think Dr. Solomon can be arrogant, and I feel like it's more a cataract factory. How can he not be there when his first patients are being seated? I just wasted my morning. They do not care!!!!

Caring personnel. I was upset over a possible serious eye issue, Dr Rocha was reassuring and told…read moreme not to worry because my condition is treatable. My testing was pleasant, the office is conveniently located. I feel secure in the knowledge I'll get the best care possible.i have never waited more than 10 minutes. There is a wait after drops are administered because you have to wait until your pupil dilates. Storm Eye has some of the best Eye Docs in the country. I'm very suspicious of the negative reviews below. They do not equate in any way to the experience I had. I'm eternally grateful that I had DrRocha and Dr Eiseman to care for my complicated eye issues.

They asked me to show up 15 mins prior to my appointment time, which I did. The tech saw me within…read moreten minutes and she was great! 10/10 for their awesome patient coordinator as well-he is kind and efficient. They then left me in an exam room for over an hour while the doctor saw about four patients ahead of me. It took a ridiculous amount of time to see the doctor. I'm not paid when I'm not at work, so it hurts my income when I have to waste time sitting around waiting on appointments. I feel agitated that I honored their time, but they did not respect my own.

Underwhelmed. I am with my parents for an appointment to discuss cataract surgery. Called back an…read morehour after the scheduled time for more tests. 2 hours later and still have not seen the doctor. Is our time not valuable?

I contacted this Opthamology office (after such horrible experience with other places I had…read morecontacted) This was the last place I was going to contact [avoiding the ER.] Luckily This was DEFINITELY the place: it was a Pleasant experience from Ms. Betty front desk to Assistants (lead asst.) DR. Knowlton, and billing discharge person; VERY pleasant! I definitely recommend them, Dr. Knowlton, very caring and Professional!!! Both my husband and I are very thankful!!!

I first started coming here as a snowbird, and Ive had a wonderful experience at this office each…read moretime. The care and professionalism have been so consistent that, as I'm hoping to relocate here permanently, i've already decided this will be my forever eye care home. Dr Legare is exceptional, and the entire staff--including Julie Ann,Maria,Kim, and Stephanie, who is helpful, with picking out the perfect frames--goes above and beyond to make every visit pleasant. I highly recommend them to both seasonal and locals alike! -

Went to her for Botox. She talked to me about someone using old needles for Botox on her. I…read morebelieve she did that to me! I actually have scars and raised spots where the shots were given. Shouldn't be a big deal, except they are prominent on my face. Don't go!

I had an amazing experience getting lasik with Dr. O'day! All the staff made me feel so comfortable…read moreand the procedure was such a breeze! Dr O'Day has literally done tens of thousands of these procedures and I couldn't have felt in more capable hands. I would recommend this place to anyone.

Dr. O'Day should retire or just limit his practice to Lasik & forget the Cataract Surgery which is…read moremore invasive. I had cataract surgery done. First red flag was his tech got my test results wrong & the Dr. discussed the mistake in front of me. He caused an abrasion on my left eye with the equipment on my first procedure. I didn't want to go back but I did. The other eye has been nothing but problems with cloudiness, insane floaters which can be a sign of corneal debris remaining in the eye, a constant muscle twitch after 3 months & it feels like I'm wearing a contact-as though the lens isn't implanted properly. He also highly recommended tear duct cauterization for dry eyes. I evidently didn't need it because now I have excessive tearing and overflow because my eyes can't drain. This has caused eye swelling and bags. The procedure is not reversible. I learned that most drs. have patients try the removable plugs first to see if there is overflowing. Dr. O'Day interprets a patients questions & concerns as criticism-he gets very defensive & doesn't explain anything.  I told him I had tried the monovision with contacts & I didn't like it but he said with lens implants it was different. It's NOT any different! Everyone I know who was talked into this "monovision" hates it.  I have constant eye strain & headaches from having one eye 20/30 & one eye 20/20.  I'll probably just wear a contact to correct the one eye. Do yourself a favor & find yourself another Dr. A retired surgeon just recommended George Waring, Paul Herring & Solomon.  I have an appt. with one of them to get checked out.

Be prepared for a long wait in the waiting room! The doctor O'Day is ALWAYS running behind NEVER on…read moretime!!!! Pack a bag lunch.

I found Dr. O'Fay to be kind, caring and an excellent doctor. Unlike another eye specialist I went…read moreto, he didn't try to upsell me special lenses. In fact he told me the only lenses that would help me were the standard because I had a macular hole surgery. I found him to be honest and caring. Highly recommend him.

I have been going to Mt. Pleasant Family Practice for years, back before Dr. Wilson retired. Dr…read more Wilkes was hired on around this time, and he is fantastic! Dr. Wilkes seems to be one of the most intelligent people I know while still maintaining relatability and warmth. The utmost professional, he is thorough and remembers important information at each of my visits. I live almost 20 miles away from this practice, but it's worth the drive!

We have used the doctors in this practice for nearly 40 years. Needless to say, during that length…read moreof time, they have helped my family through countless medical issues. Extraordinarily professional and proficient in every aspect. Every medical need is met and, if a referral is needed, the referral physicians are also top notch. Their in-house phlebotomist is excellent. If further tests are needed, their association with Mt. Pleasant Hospital is definitely a bonus. All the support staff experiences longevity in the practice, so you'll see and get to know everyone in the family of Mt. Pleasant Family Practice. Travis Wilkes, MD and his nursing staff make a trip to the doc a good thing.