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Dr. Jennifer Merritt, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 49
Dr. Jennifer Merritt, MD
4.8 (265 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Jennifer Merritt, MD
4.8 (265 Ratings)
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Dr. Jennifer Merritt, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 49
Little River, SC
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Jennifer Merritt, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Little River, SC.

About

Dr. Merritt graduated from Medical University of South Carolina in 2001 and completed a residency at Med University Sc College of Med, General Surgery.Dr. Jennifer Merritt, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Little River, SC and has 23 years experience. Dr. Merritt currently practices at Coastal Eye Group - Little River, SC and are affiliated with Grand Strand Medical Center and McLeod Loris Hospital. Dr. Merritt has experience treating conditions like Glaucoma, Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit and Pinguecula among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Merritt received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 265 times. Dr. Merritt's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Merritt is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Explains Conditions Well

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Trustworthy

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Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

Easy Scheduling

Patients said scheduling was easy.

Locations

  1. 1 Coastal Eye Group - Little River, SC
    90 Cedar Light Ln, Little River, SC 29566

Experience and Background Check

Glaucoma
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Pinguecula
Glaucoma
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Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Pinguecula
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eyelid Disorders
Eyelid Spasm
Senile Cataracts
Cataract Removal Surgery
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Farsightedness
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Nearsightedness
Optic Neuritis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eyelid Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Accommodation Disorders
Acquired Coloboma
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esotropia
Exophoria
Eye Pain
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Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Lagophthalmos
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Miosis
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Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Orbital Cellulitis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Uveitis
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Serous Detachment Retina
Shingles
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharoplasty
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Examination
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound
Vision Screening

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Merritt
4.8
Based on 265 Reviews
5 Stars (241)
4 Stars (11)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (11)

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Patient Reviews
May 30, 2022
Very informative and clear
Anonymous A. — May 30, 2022
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Jennifer Merritt, MD is an ophthalmologist in Little River, SC and has over 22 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Medical University of South Carolina in 2001. She specializes in Ophthalmology.
Biography
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    2001
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Med University Sc College of Med, General Surgery
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Jennifer Merritt, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Merritt's profile.

Dr. Merritt frequently treats the following conditions: Glaucoma, Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit and Pinguecula. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Jennifer Merritt, MD is affiliated with Grand Strand Medical Center and McLeod Loris Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Jennifer Merritt, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Dr. Merritt has over 23 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Grand Strand Medical Center

    809 82nd Pkwy, Myrtle Beach, SC

  • McLeod Loris Hospital

    3655 Mitchell St, Loris, SC

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