David Hunter, Ophthalmologist
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David Hunter

Ophthalmologist

5/5(1)
10 William Pope Drive Bluffton SC, 29909
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About

Dr. David Hunter is a Board Certified ophthalmologist practicing in Bluffton, SC. Dr. Hunter specializes in cataract and LASIK surgery. As a an ophthalmologist, Dr. Hunter 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. Hunter 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

Medical University of SC MD 2011

University of North Carolina Ophthalmology Residency 2015

Board Certification

American Board of Ophthalmology

Provider Details

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David Hunter's Expert Contributions
  • What Is Cataract Surgery?

    Now that we know cataracts are like a cloudy M&M in the eye (see previous post for details), what is cataract surgery? Basically, cataract surgery is where I make a tiny incision in the eye, go in, open the shell of the M&M, clean out the cloudy chocolate center part and then replace that...

  • Cataract: An M&M in the Eye?!

    Cataract: An M&M in the Eye!?!Yes, my patients come to me every day having been told they have cataracts, but they do not know what exactly a cataract is. Very simply, a cataract is the lens inside the eye that helps focus the picture of the outside world onto the back of the eye (the retina)....

  • Are there any side effects after laser eye surgery?

    Laser refractive surgery is a great option for many patients to improve the quality of vision and decrease dependence on glasses or contacts. However just like any procedure there are risks and possible side effects. Some of the biggest things that are of concern when considering laser refractive surgery is the risk of dryness on the surface of the eye, the risk of glare or halos of lights, Possible infections or worsening of the vision. It is extremely important to have a full exam by and experienced refractive surgeon to determine if you are a good candidate, and to review all of the risks and possible outcomes when considering laser refractive surgery. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Cataract SurgeryLASIKLaser Cataract SurgeryRefractive Surgery

Awards

  • Best of Bluffton 2019 Bluffton Today 

Professional Memberships

  • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery  
  • American Medical Association  
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Operation Sight

David Hunter's Practice location

Sungate Medical Group

10 William Pope Drive -
Bluffton, SC 29909
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Patient Experience with Dr. Hunter


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David Hunter has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 1 patient. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.
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    Best ophthalmologist in Bluffton. He truly cares for his patients.

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  • What are the Signs and Symptoms of Cataracts?

    When the lens of the eye becomes clouded, it is a condition known as cataracts. In patients with cataracts, proteins that are contained in the lens begin to break down, making the lens cloudy with an increase in age. Because cataracts develop very slowly, vision may not be affected right away and...

  • 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...

  • What are the Side Effects of Cataract Surgery?

    Cataract is a disease which makes an eye lens to appear cloudy, thus reducing the eyesight. A normal eye lens assists in focusing light onto the retina for clear and undistorted image appearance. When a cataract forms in the eye, it makes images appear blurred and distorted. Although cataracts can...

  • Treatments for Cataracts

    A cataract is blurring of the lens of the eye. The lens is oval-shaped and mostly consists of water and protein. It is located at the back of the iris and pupil. The lens protein molecules are organized in a way that makes it clear so that light can pass through it to the retina. The focus of the...

  • Can I Have Cataract Surgery on Both Eyes at the Same Time?

    When your doctor determines that both eyes have a cataract, the eye having a denser cataract will be operated on first. After a couple of days or weeks, the second eye can then be operated on.This approach gives the first eye time to recover and the vision to stabilize as you wait for another...

  • What to Expect After Cataract Surgery?

    As long as you are healthy, you don’t have any other eye infections and you don’t smoke, your cataract operation recovery should be without much ado. Research shows that several months after the surgery, most people get a positive outcome with better vision, clearer images and no other eye...

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