Operation Sight’s Mission to Give Back

Operation Sight was co-founded by Dr. Kerry Solomon in September 2011. Dr. Solomon, Dr. Boatwright, and Dr. Herring recognized that many uninsured residents throughout South Carolina needed vision correction procedures. Thus, Operation Sight came to fruition and has changed almost 800 lives as of February 2024. Operation Sight consists of over eighty volunteers including dedicated […]

Benefits of Cataract Surgery with Dr. Kerry Solomon

Cataract correction procedures come with many positive benefits. Experience improved vision, increased safety while on the road, and even reduce your risk of falling once your cataracts are corrected. Some studies have suggested that cataract surgery has also improved the overall quality of life for many patients. Have you considered cataract surgery or believe you […]

Joe Jonas – A journey to clear eyesight with EVO ICL.

Joe Jonas struggled for years to do the things he loves with the hassle of contacts and glasses. EVO ICL changed his life when Joe decided to no longer settle for less than perfect vision. He couldn’t believe he waited so long to take a leap of faith by choosing EVO ICL. Discover a long […]

EVO ICL – The Alternative to LASIK

If you’re looking for an alternative to LASIK, EVO ICL is a great option for individuals with moderate to severe nearsightedness and astigmatism. ICL stands for Implantable Contact Lens and is undetectable by anyone other than an experienced eye doctor. The procedure takes approximately 7.5 minutes to complete, and patients can experience clear vision without […]

Are you a candidate for LASIK?

Have you ever been told that you are a candidate for LASIK surgery? If not, we invite you to take our quick five question self-test. LASIK is a vision correction procedure that reshapes the cornea to give patients an easier, more permanent alternative to wearing contacts and glasses. Trust the surgeon physicians choose, Dr. Kerry […]

Thank you to everyone who attended our Charleston Cataract Seminar!

This past week, Dr. Solomon had the pleasure of sharing cataract surgical options with a room full of guests here in our Mount Pleasant office located at Carolina Eyecare Physicians. Our cataract seminars enable patients and those interested in the procedure to ask questions and get clarification on surgery techniques, advances and more. If you […]

How Diabetes Affects Vision and Ocular Health

Diabetes threatens the health of numerous organs of the body, including the eyes. In fact, diabetics are more likely to develop eye problems than nondiabetics. If left untreated, these eye problems, collectively referred to as diabetic eye disease, can lead to blindness. Charleston ophthalmologist specialist Dr. Kerry Solomon shares more information about diabetic eye disease […]

Real Patient Stories: Fear of surgery, Causing Horror Story Images all for Nothing

When many think of having surgery, common thoughts and images in our brain involve blood and sharp tools. Some patients even imagine their experience is going to be equivalent to their worst nightmare. That is what cataract patient, Nancy T., expressed. She said we “couldn’t even imagine the images she had in her head” prior […]

Cataract Eye Surgery: Is It Time?

One of the most common uncertainties surrounding cataracts and cataract eye surgery is deciding when it’s the right time for surgery. Patients often wonder how they’ll know when their cataracts are ready to be removed; meanwhile, others worry about whether it’s possible to wait too long for cataract removal. The simplest answer is this: The […]