Dr. William Cain MD
Ophthalmologist
1920 Pickens St Columbia SC, 29201Rating
4/5
About
Dr. William Cain is an ophthalmologist practicing in Columbia, SC. Dr. Cain specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Cain can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Cain can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc 1973
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 1973
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Macular Hole
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Lupus
- Presbyopia
- Chalazion
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
Dr. William Cain MD's Practice location
Practice At 1920 Pickens St
1920 Pickens St -Columbia, SC 29201Get Direction
Dr. William Cain MD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Cain
Recommended Articles
- What are the Risks to Lasik Eye Surgery?
Lasik eye surgery is a surgical procedure which corrects deteriorating vision by reshaping the surface of the eye, more precisely the corneal layer in such a manner that light enters the eye at the angle appropriate for correct vision. Nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia) and...
![]()
Is Shingles Contagious? How Do You Get Shingles?Shingles is a contagious viral infection that is caused by the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. This virus affects a particular nerve section, causing painful rashes on the skin connected to that particular nerve. The rash normally appears in a form of a band on any...
![]()
Everything You Need to Know About ConjunctivitisWhat is Conjunctivitis?Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva (a transparent membrane that covers the white part of the eyeball and lines the eyelids). Conjunctivitis is also known as pink eye, due to the characteristic pink or reddish color of the whites of the eyes.What Causes...
![]()
What is Cataract Surgery?The exact cause of cataracts is not known. Nevertheless, it seems that most cataracts are caused by long-term variations in the eye lens protein components which in turn causes cloudiness in the lens. Though not common, cataracts can affect infants and young children due to genetic enzyme...
- What to Expect After LASIK Eye Surgery
LASIK eye surgery is a corrective procedure that aims to rectify vision distortions that are caused by the changing curvature of the cornea and shifting length of the eyeball. The cornea is a transparent coating that bulges on the outside of the eyeball, and allows light to penetrate its surface at...
![]()
Everything You Need to Know About GlaucomaWhat is Glaucoma?Glaucoma is a medical condition that affects the eyes. It is characterized by high pressure in the eyes, leading to damages on the optic nerve, which can eventually impair your vision.Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide. It can affect both men and women at...
Nearby Providers
![]()
Dr. Anika Saran Goodwin MD6439 Garners Ferry Rd Columbia SC 29209![]()
Dr. Edward Cheeseman MD320 Harbison Boulevard Columbia South Carolina 29208![]()
Dr. Wilson Greene Mcwilliams M.D.9 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 340 COLUMBIA SC 29203![]()
Dr. Linda Vargas M.D.4 Medical Park Rd Columbia SC 29203![]()
Dr. William Lloyd Clark MD124 Sunset Court West Columbia SC 29169![]()
Dr. Matthew Todd Clary M.D.1655 Bernardin Ave Columbia SC 29204
Nearest Hospitals
PALMETTO HEALTH RICHLANDl
5 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK COLUMBIA SC 29203PROVIDENCE HOSPITALl
2435 FOREST DR COLUMBIA SC 29204PALMETTO HEALTH BAPTISTl
TAYLOR AT MARION ST COLUMBIA SC 29220