Ryan N. Mercer
Experienced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

Dr. Ryan N. Mercer

Ophthalmology
Prisma Health
The Eye Center, P.A.
1655 Bernardin Avenue, Suite 100, 
Columbia, SC 
On Staff At
Accepting New Patients
10 Years of Experience

Experienced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
Prisma Health
The Eye Center, P.A.
1655 Bernardin Avenue, Suite 100, 
Columbia, SC 
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Overview

Ryan Mercer is an Ophthalmologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Mercer has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Neurotrophic Keratitis. Dr. Mercer is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Medical University Of South Carolina, 2016
Residency
University of Missouri/Columbia
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology
Hospital Affiliations
Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Absolute Total Care South Carolina
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Aetna
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Anthem
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CareFirst
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Health Care Services Corporation
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TeamCare
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UnitedHealthcare
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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Locations

The Eye Center, P.A.
1655 Bernardin Avenue, Suite 100, Columbia, SC 29204
Call: 803-256-0641

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


5 Total Publications

Future Trends in Presbyopia Correction.
Future Trends in Presbyopia Correction.
Journal: Journal of refractive surgery (Thorofare, N.J. : 1995)
Published: June 25, 2021
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