Eye Health (UV Safety, Eye Health, Optometry), and Hepatitis Awareness
It may seem like school just ended, but as the beginning of the next school year draws closer, parents need to plan ahead to have their children see the family doctor, whether for immunizations, a sports physical or just an annual wellness check-up. In many cases, it’s a requirement if your child is attending school … Read more
One spring day in 2000, Greenville County resident Harold Moore was doing his usual job: inspecting facilities, machinery, and safety equipment for potential hazards at the Hitachi Manufacturing Center in Mauldin. When he went to calibrate an instrument for a piece of equipment, Moore couldn’t judge the accuracy of the readings because “the numbers suddenly … Read more
Although his official position is security/customer service with Prisma Health in Greenville, Harold Moore spends seven to eight hours every day in front of a computer screen summarizing reports, creating spreadsheets and bar graphs for internal use and submitting daily work orders. And every day he wonders when he is going to need new glasses. … Read more
Mt. Pleasant Eye Surgeons has been serving the community since 2015. Nicole Legare, M.D., acquired the practice in 2022. “What drew me to Mt. Pleasant Eye Surgeons was that it was a privately owned solo practice,” Dr. Legare explained. “Prior, I was at an academic center where a number of patients had to be seen … Read more
Influenza (flu) • All adults, regardless of age, should receive the vaccine. • It’s given once a year because the virus changes itself. • Seniors are most vulnerable. • The flu can lead to hospitalization and even death. • Studies show the vaccination can reduce the risk of illness by 40% to 60%. Pneumococcal vaccine … Read more
A comprehensive eye exam is an important part of preventive eye care, helping identify vision problems that may need treatment and as an overall health indicator. So how often should you schedule one? Dr. Kerry Solomon, M.D., an internationally renowned cataract, LASIK and advanced vision correction specialist and board-certified ophthalmologist with Carolina Eyecare Physicians in … Read more