General Practitioners

• Cryotherapy
  As in children, the treatment of tearing in adults depends on the problem. In tearing resulting from an over-production of tears due to some kind of irritation (called “reflex tearing†), identification and elimination of the irritant can solve the problem. For example, if tearing is due to irritation from an in-turned eyelash, the lash is removed. This can be done manually at first. If the lash recurs, it can be ablated with cryotherapy, electrolysis, or with a laser. Abnormal eyelid position causing excessive tearing may require simple reconstructive procedures done under local anesthesia in the office setting.
• Primary Care
  While we are happy to assist with your insurance questions, it is helpful for you to understand your particular coverage. We encourage you to call your insurance company or visit their website to understand your unique benefits and financial responsibility. If your insurance carrier requires a referral, then please contact your primary care physician and request a referral for Clemson Eye.
• Emergency Care
  Note if you ever incur an eye injury, call our office immediately and you’ll be seen as soon as possible. After regular office hours, phone 855‑654‑2020 and press 5; the “doctor on call†will return your call promptly. Alternatively, call the emergency department at your nearest hospital.

Ophthalmologists

• Glaucoma
  Over 50% of the people who have glaucoma don’t know it since symptoms of vision loss, at least in the most common type of glaucoma, are generally not recognized until vision is lost.
• Ophthalmology
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• Macular Degeneration
  Macular Degeneration occurs when there is damage to the macula inside your eye causing you to lose central vision making depth perception difficult.
• Laser Eye Surgery
  You can use the funds to cover LASIK and some other eye care costs – such as eye exams, contact lenses and prescription glasses – for you, your spouse or a dependent.
• Cataracts
  Cataracts are a clouding of your eye’s natural lens. They slowly develop over time, when proteins in the lens start to clump together, blocking light and causing blurry, dull vision. About 24 million Americans have cataracts. They typically start to develop by age 55, but they can start earlier, as one in six people over age 40 has a cataract. However, it isn't unusual for patients under 50 to develop cataracts associated with diabetes, certain medical conditions, family history, or sometimes, just sporadically.
• Cataract Surgery
  Until recently, cataract surgery required the use of a manual surgical blade to open the eye and capsule supporting the lens. This method increases the chance of variability affecting outcomes. With recent LenSx® FDA approval, however, surgeons now have the ability to consistently reproduce incisions without blades. The precision of the laser’s incisions eliminates several variables that have complicated cataract surgery for the past 40 years. Recent results demonstrate that the LenSx® Laser is up to ten times more precise than manual portions of the cataract surgical procedure. Also, laser cataract surgery is customized for each unique eye and performs an advanced astigmatism treatment to ensure the very best visual result.
• Eye Exam
  Every newborn undergoes a brief eye exam shortly after birth, mainly to ensure that no birth defects of the eye are present. This is usually performed by a pediatrician, family physician, nurse practitioner, or a physician’s assistant. A similar eye exam should take place between six and 12 months of age, usually during a well-child check-up with a pediatrician or family physician.

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care
• Thyroid
• Diabetic Retinopathy
  Diabetic Retinopathy, an umbrella term for a number of conditions caused by high blood sugar, is the leading cause of new blindness in patients from 20 to 64.

Surgeons

• General Surgery
  Our policy is to collect at the date of service. All non-covered surgical services may be due prior to the procedure. The hospital or surgical facility also requires lens implant payments in advance of the surgery.Clemson Eye accepts most major credit cards including VISA, MC, Discover, American Express, Debit cards, personal checks and cash. Another payment alternative we offer for our patients is Care Credit. Click here to apply.

Plastic Surgeons

• Botox
• Brow Lift
  A brow lift may be performed separately or in conjunction with a ptosis repair or blepharoplasty. Sometimes the main reason for abnormal eyelids is the force of the drooping eyebrow pushing down on the eyelid. This must be corrected in order to provide a proper result.
• Eyelid Surgery
  A variety of safe and effective procedures are available to patients troubled with drooping or sagging eyelids and unwanted wrinkles. Many types of doctors perform eyelid surgery, but ophthalmologists are particularly qualified to correct eyelid problems by restoring the proper lid anatomy which will help with better vision.
• Plastic Surgery
  Here at Clemson Eye, Dr. Balaji Perumal performs cosmetic eyelid plastic surgery including “eyelid lifts” or blepharoplasty to achieve a more youthful appearance. Dr. Perumal is a board certified Ophthalmic Plastic, Facial Cosmetic and Reconstructive Eye Surgeon with specialized training in all areas of reconstructive and cosmetic oculofacial surgery.
• Blepharoplasty
  Blepharoplasty is surgery to remove redundant skin from the upper and/or lower eyelids. It is a safe and effective procedure often combined with removal of the underlying fatty deposits that cause bagginess around the eyelid. The lid crease may also be altered to create a more cosmetically acceptable appearance.

Dermatologists

• Skin Cancer
  Balaji Perumal, M.D. is an Ophthalmic Plastic, Facial Cosmetic and Reconstructive Eye Surgeon. Dr. Perumal has specialized interest and training in all areas of reconstructive and cosmetic oculofacial surgery including eyelid surgery and reconstruction, periocular skin cancer and lesions, ptosis repair, cosmetic eyelid surgery, orbital tumors, endoscopic brow lift for droopy eyebrows, entropion and ectropion repair, lacrimal system & tearing disorders and thyroid eye disease. He has written multiple articles and chapters on these subjects.
• Dermatology
  A common dermatology procedure used to treat patients with rosacea, sun damage, and broken blood vessels is one of the most innovative ways to treat dry eye disease. BBL uses the energy from the broadband light technology constricting the blood vessels and warming the meibomian glands. BBL is followed by a manual expression of the meibomian glands.
• Lesions
  As a Medical Esthetician, it is essential for Kendall to see very small things from extracting pores to treating vascular lesions. Glasses and contacts were an ongoing issue preventing Kendall to best serve her patients on a day-to-day basis.
• Skin Care
  Aesthetics – Our aesthetics services encompass a range of non-surgical cosmetic procedures aimed at enhancing one’s appearance. Our services include injectables, facials, laser treatments, contouring, permanent makeup, and medical grade skin care.

Allergists

• Allergies