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Sweetgrass Eyecare of Mount Pleasant
Eye Spy
ant. She found a sheep’s eye fascinating and the vision of her future became clear. “My dad was a veterinarian, and I always knew I wanted to pursue something within the medical field,” Dr. Curry commented. After working with an optometrist during her un- dergraduate years at Otterbein University in Ohio and obtaining her doctorate at the Ohio State University College of Op-
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tometry, Dr. Curry moved south. She settled into life in East Cooper, initially working at another private practice before opening her own. She’s humbled that many of her clients followed her to the new practice and strives to provide exemplary customer service. Dr. Curry’s new partner, fellow Ohio State graduate Dr. Jackie Buehner, joined the Sweetgrass family this past fall. “I love Mount Pleasant,” confessed Dr. Buehner. “My family always vacationed in Charleston and Hilton Head, so I was already familiar with the area.” Tere is no typical day at Sweetgrass Eyecare; each one brings a new challenge. While most involve plenty of regu- lar checkups with young children as well as older patients, emergencies happen often enough to keep the doctors on their toes. “Emergency visits might involve red eye due to contact lenses, corneal foreign body removal or retinal detach- ment,” explained Dr. Curry.
Tough the doctors admit that getting glasses or contact lenses for the first time can be a daunting experi- ence, frank discussions about the patient’s vision, available options and current technology certainly help. And there’s nothing better than putting on a pair of chic glasses and seeing the world clearly for the first time. Regarding current technology, Drs. Curry and Buehner
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OT TOO MANY PEOPLE CAN say that after dissecting an animal body part in high school biology, inspiration struck in a profound way. But that’s what happened to Dr. Em- ily Curry, owner and lead optometrist of Sweetgrass Eyecare in Mount Pleas-
are diligent about keeping up with the latest. Te Optovue OCT recently arrived at the office, enabling the doctors to have a “more detailed picture of retinal health.” “Te Optovue OCT is a retinal scanner, similar to an
MRI,” explained Dr. Curry. “It images all the different lay- ers of the retina as well as the blood vessels in the macula and optic nerve tissue.” Te scanner can help reveal health issues such as early glaucoma nerve thinning, macu- lar degeneration and blood vessel changes from dia- betic retinopathy, among others. In fact, since the human eye is the only place in the body where it’s possible to view blood vessels and their course, it’s often the first and best indicator of illness. Happily, there
Dr. Curry, right, and Dr. Buehner plan to continue serving patients with
are ways to keep your eyes in their
cutting-edge technology and treatments as well as a personal touch – and they are excited that the practice continues to grow.
best shape. A diet rich in fruits and green leafy vegetables provides the antioxidants for ocular tissues. Regular eye exams are also a must. And, especially in the Lowcountry, a pair of sunglasses to protect the eyes from harmful rays is essential. What’s next for Sweetgrass Eyecare? Dr. Curry and Dr.
Buehner plan to continue serving patients with cutting- edge technology and treatments as well as a personal touch – and they are excited that the practice continues to grow.
For a closer look at Sweetgrass Eyecare, visit
www.sweetgrasseyecare.com or call 843-352-9977.
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