![]() ![]() We have eight retina centers throughout South Carolina in Beaufort, Ladson, Lake City, Mount Pleasant, Orangeburg, and Walterboro, as well as two in Charleston (West Ashley and The Cigar Factory).Īll of our retina centers feature state-of-the-art diagnostic and testing techniques, like fluorescein angiography and optical computed tomography (OCT). We see more than 2000 patients every month, allowing access to our clinical trial facility to more patients than most of the retina specialists in our area.įor more than 20 years, Retina Consultants of Charleston has provided comprehensive care for the retina, macula, vitreous, and optic nerve. Our doctors examine patients from all over South Carolina and our referrals come from all over the Southeast. ![]() Retina Consultants of Charleston has 8 locations that allow us to serve all of Charleston County, Orangeburg County, Florence County, Beaufort County and Colleton County. Current trends put Charleston as the fastest-growing municipality in South Carolina. The population was estimated to be 125,000 in 2009, making it the second most populous city in South Carolina. ![]() It was made the county seat of Charleston County in 1901 when Charleston County was created. Clinical Trials PatientsĬharleston is the oldest city in the state of South Carolina and is currently the second largest city in the state. Our directors are compassionate, highly meticulous individuals and are always available for patients and clinical trials monitors. Our program directors include a retina specialist trained in Europe, with extensive experience in clinical trials management and an optometrist trained at the University of Missouri, an ophthalmologist trained in Mexico and a Pharmacist trained in Charleston. Our principal investigators and sub-investigators are board certified ophthalmologists, highly motivated for research, and have extensive backgrounds in clinical trials. All specimens are packed and shipped by staff that are trained and certified in hazardous material transportation. At our CLIA certified facilities, we are able to collect and centrifuge all biologic samples on-site. We have multi-study certified visual acuity technicians and photographers that are certified by the top image reading centers including the DARC, Duke, Wisconsin, and Vienna Reading Centers. Retina Consultants of Charleston has multiple staff members dedicated to clinical trials that are highly qualified and certified to perform all clinical trial tasks. Equipped with separate waiting areas and exam rooms used exclusively for clinical trials, each site also has dedicated, locked storage for clinical trials documents as well as locked, monitored, temperature-controlled refrigerators and freezers. All locations boast dedicated, multi-study certified 4-meter exam lanes with various visual acuity and lighting capabilities to meet protocol-specific requirements, including ETDRS and low luminance. Our equipment consists of Cirrus, Stratus, and Heidelberg OCT's, digital high definition fundus and fluorescein angiography (FA) cameras, fundus autofluorescence (FAF) Heidelberg cameras (Spectralis HRA+OCT), and a Humphrey visual field. Our cutting edge technology allows us to be part of the most advanced retina trials worldwide. Retina Consultants of Charleston has over 2000 square feet of space dedicated to research and clinical trials. Retinal Vein Occlusions & Artery Occlusions. ![]()
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