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Dr. Kerry D. Solomon, MD

Concierge Ophthalmology physician, North Charleston, SC

Carolina Eyecare Physicians

Dr. Solomon is a former president of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons and joined Carolina Eyecare Physicians in 2009.

2861 Tricom St., North Charleston, SC 29406
At a glance
At Carolina Eyecare Physicians
Since 2009
Fellowship
Cataract and refractive surgery and corneal transplantation, Johns Hopkins Hospital
Research role
Director, Carolina Eyecare Research Institute

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About Dr. Solomon

Dr. Solomon is a specialist in cataract surgery, LASIK and advanced vision correction at Carolina Eyecare Physicians. He joined the practice in 2009. He directs the Carolina Eyecare Research Institute. At the Medical University of South Carolina, he is a clinical professor of ophthalmology.

He received his medical degree and bachelor's degree from the University of Vermont. He did an internship in medicine at Yale University and his ophthalmology residency at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. His fellowships were in cataract and refractive surgery and corneal transplantation at Johns Hopkins Hospital, and in ophthalmic pathology at the University of Utah Health Sciences Center.

He was among the first surgeons in the country to offer laser-assisted cataract surgery and topography-guided LASIK. He performed the first LASIK procedure in South Carolina. He helped establish Operation Sight, a non-profit that gives free cataract surgery to South Carolina residents who cannot otherwise afford it.

Membership and fees

Fees are not published. Ask the practice.

Education and credentials

Degree
MD
College
University of Vermont (bachelor's degree)
Medical school
University of Vermont
Internship
Medicine, Yale University
Residency
Ophthalmology, University of Kentucky Medical Center
Fellowship
Cataract and refractive surgery and corneal transplantation, Johns Hopkins Hospital. Ophthalmic pathology, University of Utah Health Sciences Center.
Professional memberships
American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
NPI
1881608024

Hospital and practice affiliations

Director, Carolina Eyecare Research Institute
Clinical professor of ophthalmology, Medical University of South Carolina
Former president, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
Past president, Charleston Ophthalmological Society
Past medical director, South Carolina Lions Eye Bank

Location

2861 Tricom St., North Charleston, SC 29406
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Recognition and research

Awards

Lee Nordan Refractive Surgeon of the Year Award, from Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today.

Teaching and research roles

Has given more than 600 lectures and live surgical demonstrations around the world.

Media and books

Featured on The Today Show, ABC World News Tonight and in a PBS television special on cataract surgery.

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Questions patients ask

Where did Dr. Solomon train?

Dr. Solomon received his medical degree from the University of Vermont. He did an internship at Yale University, a residency at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, and fellowships at Johns Hopkins Hospital and the University of Utah Health Sciences Center.

Where is Dr. Solomon's office?

Dr. Solomon practices at Carolina Eyecare Physicians, which he joined in 2009.

Was Dr. Solomon an early user of laser-assisted cataract surgery?

Dr. Solomon was among the first surgeons in the country to perform laser-assisted cataract surgery.

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