Kids who spend more time outside - and away from the television set - are less likely to develop myopia, the inability to see things clearly at a distance.

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Learn more about Dr. Heather Skeens, Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, as she talks about performing the first artificial cornea transplant in the state of SC at the Storm Eye Institute.

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In this eye health podcast, Dr. Heather Skeens explains a cutting-edge procedure ? artificial corneal transplantation. She walks through the details of the procedure itself and compares artificial corneal transplant with the traditional cadaveric transplant. Dr. Skeens focuses on a specific technique of artificial corneal transplant, of which she was the first physician in South Carolina to perform. She concludes by commenting on the exciting prognosis of her patient.

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In this ophthalmology podcast, Dr. Heather Skeens provides an overview of common causes of dry eye syndrome. She explains that, although this problem is chronic, various therapies may provide symptomatic relief for dry eyes.

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Dr. Heather Skeens, assistant professor of ophthalmology at the Storm Eye Institute at MUSC, discusses the advantages of a corneal transplant procedure known as Descemet?s Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSEK). She explains how this procedure can be used to effectively correct problems arising within the endothelial cell layer of the cornea without having to replace the entire cornea. This allows for much faster recovery times and a near-perfect success rate. Dr. Skeens concludes this ophthalmology podcast by outlining the typical patient experience while recovering from this procedure, compared to a full-thickness cornea transplant.

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Dr. Esther Bowie, a specialist in diseases of the vitreous and retina, discusses the condition of retinal detachment. She describes how it occurs anatomically and notes early symptoms of detachment. In this eye health podcast, Dr. Bowie describes some of the available treatment procedures, which vary based on extent of detachment.

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Ophthalmologist Dr. Esther Bowie discusses macular degeneration in this eye health podcast. She explains how early symptoms of degeneration are identified through ophthalmic examination and emphasizes the risk of macular degeneration associated with smoking cigarettes. Dr. Bowie concludes by outlining the course of degeneration from early signs to loss of central vision.

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Dr. Esther Bowie, a specialist in diseases of the vitreous and retina, talks about diabetic eye disease, or retinopathy. She explains the degenerative process and discusses certain early symptoms of retinal change. Dr. Bowie does note, however, that some patients are asymptomatic during the early stages, emphasizing the importance of ophthalmic examination for people diagnosed with diabetes. In this ophthalmology podcast, she lays out the treatment options for retinopathy and also mentions prognosis.

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Dr. Gene Howard, Director of the Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery Center at the Storm Eye Institute, describes Graves? Disease of the thyroid. He focuses on how the disease affects the eyes and explains how those eye changes can be improved through surgery. Dr. Howard also discusses post-operative recovery.

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Dr. Gene Howard, Director of the Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery Center at the Storm Eye Institute, discusses eyelid surgery, focusing on what makes his training and technique unique. He identifies the types of problems he encounters in patients from the ages of early childhood through late adulthood. Dr. Howard also describes the causes of droopy eyelids and under-eye bags as well as reconstructive surgery for the eyelids.

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Pediatric Ophthalmologist, Dr. Edward Wilson talks about the disorder amblyopia, also known as ?lazy eye?, discusses the causes of the disorder, and what signs a parent should look for if they are concerned their child has amblyopia. Dr. Wilson also compares the use of an eye patch versus atropine drops as a treatment.

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Dr. Edward Wilson, a Pediatric Ophthalmologist, walks through the surgery procedure of removing the cataract and implanting a new lens, as well as the necessary follow up visits needed. The Storm Eye Institute is a leader and innovator in methods and training for pediatric cataracts, and Dr. Wilson discusses clinical trials the university is involved with and the importance, as well as the benefits, of participating in a study.

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Pediatric Ophthalmologist, Dr. Edward Wilson, performs at least 100 cataract surgeries a year, and in some cases on patients as young as 4-6 weeks old, to remove the cataract. Dr. Wilson explains how the cataract can develop, how a delay in diagnosis can affect the eye, the importance of using a patch following the surgery, and recommends partnering with the child?s pediatrician and the Storm Eye Institute at MUSC if surgery is needed.

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