CHARLESTON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dr. Lowrey King, founder of The Retina Center of Charleston, has joined the US Eye network.
King has been practicing in Charleston for over 32 years and is a board-certified ophthalmologist and a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He has volunteered his time and expertise to enrich industry organizations, formerly acting as President for both the South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the Charleston Ophthalmological Society. He is a current member of the American Society of Retina Specialists and the Charleston Ophthalmological Society. Additionally, he has authored numerous ophthalmology journal articles, book chapters, and has trained over 35 ophthalmology residents during his time as a faculty member at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC).
“Dr. King is a revered retina provider in the Lowcountry, and a colleague whom I greatly respect. His expertise and commitment to his patients is second to none and we are excited to have him affiliated with our parent company,” said Kerry Solomon, M.D., US Eye Physicians Advisory Board member and Medical Director of Carolina Eyecare Physicians.
Through the US Eye partnership, The Retina Center of Charleston will augment services currently supplied by US Eye’s local brand, Carolina Eyecare Physicians, a multi-specialty, multi-location ophthalmology practice based out of Charleston, SC.
“I feel very privileged to be asked to partner with the US Eye member platform at large. I have grown my practice by always focusing on my patients and creating a warm and welcoming environment. I was delighted to learn that the US Eye patient care model is driven by that same philosophy,” said King.
US Eye is a physician led, patient-centric network of practices founded on a commitment to providing exceptional patient service through premium technology and unrivaled provider expertise. Member practices offer an extensive range of ophthalmic and medical services including laser cataract surgery, advanced intraocular lenses, all-laser LASIK, glaucoma, retina, cornea care, and more. Patients of US Eye practices receive convenient access to nationally renowned providers, innovative services, and cutting-edge technology.
The addition of the Retina Center of Charleston brings the total number of US Eye practice locations to 50 across the Southeastern United States.
About US Eye
US Eye is a leading group of patient-centric, vertically integrated multi-specialty physician practices providing patients with care in ophthalmology, optometry, dermatology, audiology and cosmetic facial surgery. US Eye is based in Sarasota, Florida, employing 96 providers and over 1,000 staff members across 4 states. The company currently operates 50 offices and 5 ambulatory surgery centers in the Southeast United States. US Eye is owned by its partner practices and is backed by Pamlico Capital, a Charlotte, North Carolina-based firm investing in founder-owned businesses for over 30 years. Learn more about US Eye at USEye.com.
