The 20 Best Toxocariasis Doctors Near Me in west columbia, SC

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 1 doctor with experience in Toxocariasis near west columbia, SC. Of these, 1 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Toxocariasis

    Dr. Stephen M. Hypes
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Toxocariasis

    Dr. Stephen M. Hypes
    Ophthalmology
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    Palmetto Retina Center–Columbia

    2611 Forest Drive, Suite 110, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (4.1 miles away)
    803-931-0077
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Stephen Hypes is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Hypes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Toxocariasis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Hypes is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology. Dr. Hypes is currently accepting new patients.

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    What is the definition of Toxocariasis?

    Toxocariasis is a parasitic condition caused by the larvae of two species of Toxocara roundworms: Toxocara canis (from dogs) and Toxocara cati (from cats). Many people who are infected with Toxocara never develop any signs or symptoms of the condition. In those who do become sick, symptoms may present as: Ocular Toxocariasis - when the larvae infect the eye and cause vision loss, eye inflammation, and/or damage to the retina. Visceral Toxocariasis - when the larvae infect various organs of the body (i.e. the liver or the central nervous system) and cause fever, fatigue, coughing, wheezing, and/or abdominal pain. Toxocariasis is generally spread through dirt that has been contaminated with animal feces that contain infectious Toxocara eggs. Young children and owners of dogs and cats have a higher chance of becoming infected.