Urgent Eye Care
Current patients of The Storm Eye Institute in urgent need of medical attention for your eyes or vision may have the option to be seen within the next 72 hours. To find out if you meet the criteria, please call 1-843-792-2020.
Eye Health
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Dedicated experts in every aspect of ophthalmology.
From clinical and surgical care to research, education, and population health—at the Albert Florens Storm Eye Institute (SEI) at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) you have access to dedicated experts in every aspect of eye health. You won’t find another eye care team in South Carolina with specialists in eye cancer, glaucoma and corneal disease under one roof.Specialized care at Storm Eye Institute
The complex structures in your eyes require specialized care, which you’ll find at MUSC Health. We offer deep expertise in treating both common and complex eye problems.
Oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery
Our oculoplastic surgeons improve eye function and appearance with advanced treatments that minimize the impact of serious eye problems on your everyday life.
LASIK Surgery
As the first program in South Carolina offering LASIK vision correction surgery, we offer unmatched experience and expertise.
Comprehensive Care for Adults
Our services include testing your vision and examining the structures inside your eye. We also diagnose and treat common eye problems, including cataracts.
Specialized Services for Children
Whether your child is flagged for additional testing after a routine eye exam or shows signs of a more serious problem such as cataracts, we can help.
High-Quality Ophthalmology Care Near You
Storm Eye has expanded its facilities with convenient satellite campuses in Mount Pleasant, West Ashley, Nexton, and North Charleston, and a new ambulatory surgical facility in Mount Pleasant.
MUSC Health Ophthalmology at West Ashley Medical Pavilion
Address
2060 Sam Rittenberg BlvdCharleston, SC 29407
Hours
- Monday8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Tuesday8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Wednesday8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Thursday8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Friday8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
Specialties
- Ophthalmology
MUSC Health Ophthalmology at Storm Eye Institute - East Cooper
Address
1600 Midtown AveMount Pleasant, SC 29464
Hours
- Monday8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Tuesday8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Wednesday8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Thursday8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Friday8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
Specialties
- Ophthalmology
MUSC Health Ophthalmology at Nexton Medical Park
Address
5500 Front StSuite 320
Summerville, SC 29486
Hours
- Monday8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Tuesday8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Wednesday8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Thursday8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Friday8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
Specialties
- Ophthalmology
Eye conditions we treat.
We offer expert care and treatment for any condition affecting the eye and nearby tissue, including:
Advancing eye care to meet your needs.
Vision meets innovation.
See how our experts are tackling challenging eye problems, providing cutting-edge research and accessible care in South Carolina.
All your treatment in one place.
Karolinne Maia Rocha, M.D., Ph.D., on comprehensive eye treatments and the latest technology at the MUSC Health Storm Eye Institute.
About the Storm Eye Institute
Named after its donor and benefactor, Albert Florens Storm, the Storm Eye Institute (SEI) has been the premier site for the care of complex and serious eye conditions in South Carolina since its dedication in 1976.The institute's stated mission at the time was: "At the Storm Eye Institute, vision is our mission. We seek to advance the science of Ophthalmology and meet the eye care needs of the public by committing to care, to teach, to serve, to discover".
Today our ophthalmology and eye care programs draw people from across South Carolina and surrounding areas—with over 60,000 patients being seen and over 3500 surgeries performed annually. The Storm Eye downtown campus includes over 46,000 square feet of clinical and educational space and over 12,000 square feet of dedicated research space.
MUSC Health Vision Center
Our experienced optician will guide you through a wide selection of designer brands, sunglasses, children's eyewear, and contact lenses. We also offer custom progressives and free adjustments.The MUSC Health Vision Center is now accepting EyeMed!
Location: Storm Eye Institute, 1st Floor - 167 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, SC 29425
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(Closed daily from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. for lunch.)
