Dr. Dr. John Kerrison
Ophthalmologist
582 Long Point Rd Mount Pleasant SC, 29464About
Dr. John Kerrison is an ophthalmologist practicing in Mount Pleasant, SC. Dr. Kerrison specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kerrison can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Kerrison can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
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OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Is it a blood clot or pink eye?
I am sure it is a sub conjunctival hemorrhage. It is benign and not a threat to vision. Will resolve over 3-4 weeks. They are generally not associated with any underlying disease. CV would not have subconjunctival hemorrhage as an isolated finding READ MORE
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