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  • Dos and Don’ts of Eye Care

    Dos and Don’ts of Eye Care


    Caring for your eyes doesn’t have to be complicated. Surprisingly, many patients are unsure of how to properly take care of their eyes to ensure long-term protection and good vision. Here are just some of the basic dos and don’ts to optimally care for your eyes: Dos for Your Eyes ...

  • 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 ...