The 20 Best Keratoconus Doctors Near Me in South Carolina, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 29 doctor with experience in Keratoconus near South Carolina, US. Of these, 21 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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29 providers found
    Distinguished in Keratoconus
    Distinguished in Keratoconus

    MUSC Health Ophthalmology At Storm Eye Institute - East Cooper

    1600 Midtown Ave, 
    Mount Pleasant, SC 
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Karolinne Rocha is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. She has been practicing medicine for over 16 years. Dr. Rocha is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Keratoconus, Presbyopia, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Rocha is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology

    Columbia Eye Clinic, PA

    1920 Pickens Street, 
    Columbia, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Cross is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Cross is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Keratoconus, Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, and Neurotrophic Keratitis. Dr. Cross is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology

    Jervey Eye Group – Simpsonville

    1 Colony Centre Way, 
    Simpsonville, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ramunas Rolius is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Simpsonville, South Carolina. Dr. Rolius is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Fuchs Dystrophy, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Rolius is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology

    Stokes Regional Eye Centers Dba Sumter Eye Center – Florence

    367 West Evans Street, 
    Florence, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Ross is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Florence, South Carolina. Dr. Ross is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Ross is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Ross is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology

    Clemson Eye – Clinton

    22995 Highway 76 East, 
    Clinton, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Harvard Riddle is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Clinton, South Carolina. Dr. Riddle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Fuchs Dystrophy, and Cataract. Dr. Riddle is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology

    The Eye Center, P.A.

    1655 Bernardin Avenue, Suite 100, 
    Columbia, SC 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ryan Mercer is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Mercer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Neurotrophic Keratitis. Dr. Mercer is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Mercer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology

    Stokes Regional Eye Centers Dba Sumter Eye Center – Florence

    367 West Evans Street, 
    Florence, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hunter Stokes is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Florence, South Carolina. Dr. Stokes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Stokes is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Stokes is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Advanced in Keratoconus

    MUSC Health Ophthalmology At Storm Eye Institute

    167 Ashley Ave, 4th Floor, 2nd Floor, 1st Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Karen Fernandez, MD, specializes in Ophthalmology, and Cataract & Cornea Surgery and is located in Charleston, SC. Dr. Fernandez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Sjogren Syndrome, Hereditary Keratitis, Keratoconus, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Fernandez is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology

    Carolina Cataract And Vision Center

    137 Gateway Dr, 
    Ladson, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Vroman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Ladson, South Carolina. Dr. Vroman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Pterygium, Interstitial Keratitis, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology

    Palmetto Eye & Laser Center LLC

    1520 Boiling Springs Rd, 
    Boiling Springs, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Todd Gwin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boiling Springs, South Carolina. Dr. Gwin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Sjogren Syndrome.

    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology

    Palmetto Eye And Laser

    1520 Boiling Springs Rd, 
    Boiling Springs, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Bickford is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boiling Springs, South Carolina. Dr. Bickford is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Keratoconus, and Meibomianitis.

    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology

    Columbia Eye Surgery Center

    1920 Pickens St, 
    Columbia, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hal Crosswell is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Crosswell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Interstitial Keratitis.

    Experienced in Keratoconus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Keratoconus
    Family Medicine

    Colonial Family Practice – W. Liberty

    674 West Liberty Street, 
    Sumter, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Whaley is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sumter, South Carolina. Dr. Whaley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. He is also highly rated in 61 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Folate Deficiency. Dr. Whaley is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Whaley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology

    MUSC Health Ophthalmology At Storm Eye Institute

    167 Ashley Ave, 4th Floor, 2nd Floor, 1st Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph M. Lally, Jr. M.D. graduated from Dartmouth College and received his MS degree from Georgetown University. After medical school and residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, he completed a fellowship in cornea and anterior segment surgery at the Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital. Dr. Lally has served as president of the South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology, as well as the Charleston Ophthalmological Association. He also served on the Council of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He has been the recipient of numerous honors including the Pierre Gautier Jenkins Award for resident education at MUSC. His specialties include cataract surgery and comprehensive eye care. Dr. Lally is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Meibomianitis, Glaucoma, and Blepharitis. Dr. Lally is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Keratoconus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Keratoconus
    Family Medicine

    Waccamaw Primary Care LLC

    660 Singleton Ridge Rd Ste A, 
    Conway, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Winston Mciver is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Conway, South Carolina. Dr. Mciver is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology

    Carolina Cataract And Vision Center

    137 Gateway Dr, 
    Ladson, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michelle Ying is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Ladson, South Carolina. Dr. Ying is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Pterygium, and Presbyopia.

    Experienced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology

    Anderson Eye & Ear Associates P.A.

    1655 E Greenville St, 
    Anderson, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Fleming is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Anderson, South Carolina. Dr. Fleming is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Experienced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology

    Palmetto Eye & Laser Center LLC

    1520 Boiling Springs Rd, 
    Boiling Springs, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Billy Haguewood is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boiling Springs, South Carolina. Dr. Haguewood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Experienced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology

    Greenwood Eye Clinic P.A.

    665 W Alexander Rd, 
    Greenwood, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Vahjen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Greenwood, South Carolina. Dr. Vahjen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.

    Experienced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology

    Goulas Eye

    23 Plantation Park Dr Ste 401, 
    Bluffton, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Goulas is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bluffton, South Carolina. Dr. Goulas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Keratoconus?

    Keratoconus is an eye disease that affects the structure of the cornea. The cornea is the clear tissue that covers the front of the eye.

    With this condition, the shape of the cornea slowly changes from a round shape to a cone shape. It also gets thinner and the eye bulges out. This causes vision problems. In most people, these changes get worse over time.

    When should I see a Keratoconus doctor in South Carolina, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Keratoconus doctor in South Carolina, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Keratoconus doctors in South Carolina, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Keratoconus doctors in South Carolina, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Keratoconus doctor in South Carolina, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Keratoconus doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Keratoconus doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Keratoconus doctor in South Carolina, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Keratoconus doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Keratoconus doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Keratoconus doctors in South Carolina, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Keratoconus doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Keratoconus doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Keratoconus doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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