Mr. David G. O\'Day, M.D.
Ophthalmologist
574 Lone Tree Dr Mount Pleasant SC, 29464About
Cornea, External Diseases
Refractive and Cataract Surgery
Diseases and Surgery of the Anterior Segment
Education and Training
Georgetown University MS 1980
Georgetown University School of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology- Ophthalmology
Provider Details
Mr. David G. O\'Day, M.D.'s Expert Contributions
When should I get laser eye treatment?
It depends on how farsighted you are, if/when you're eyeglasses prescription has stabilized, and if you are having any trouble with your vision (near or far) without correction. You would also need a good front to back screening eye exam by the eye surgeon who would perform your laser eye surgery to be sure you are a candidate for the surgery. READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAreas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Speaker at Society Meetings -
Awards
- Top Ophthalmologists of America- 2006-2014
- The Leading Physicians of the World - 2011-2014
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Corneal Ulcer
- Astigmatism
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
Professional Memberships
- Cornea Society
- American Medical Association
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- International Society of Refractive Surgery of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
Treatments
- the eye
Internships
- Naval Hospital of San Diego - Internal Medicine
Fellowships
- University of Minnesota (Corneal and External Eye Diseases)Phillips Eye Institute (Refractive Surgery)
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology; International Society of Refractive Surgery; Cornea Society; Eye Bank Association of America; American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons; American Medical Association; South Carolina Medical Association; South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology
Professional Affiliations
- Midwest Cornea Society
Articles and Publications
- Textbook chapter on Penetrating Keratoplasty and Glaucoma in Cornea
What do you attribute your success to?
- Hard Work, Desire to do his bestPersistenceStriving for PerfectionIntegrityEthical patient care
Areas of research
- Dry Eye DiseaseKeratoconus Treatment ModalitiesRefractive KeratoplastyRefractive Cataract Surgery
Philanthropic Initiatives
- Volunteer, Eye Care AmericaVolunteer, Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, South CarolinaBoard Member, Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Favorite Place to Vacation
- Phuket Island, Thailand; San Diego, California
Hobbies / Sports
- Reading Fiction, Boating, Skiing, Outdoors, Hiking
Favorite professional publications
- New England Journal of Medicine; Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery; Journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Cornea
Areas of research
Dry Eye Disease
Keratoconus Treatment Modalities
Refractive Keratoplasty
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