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Dr. Karen Fernandez, MD

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Dr. Karen Fernandez, MD
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Dr. Karen Fernandez, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Charleston, SC.
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Dr. Karen Fernandez, MD

Ophthalmology*
Charleston, SC
Accepting new patients
Dr. Karen Fernandez, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Charleston, SC.
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Dr. Fernandez graduated from DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE. Dr. Karen Fernandez, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Charleston, SC. Dr. Fernandez currently practices at MUSC Health Storm Eye Institute and are affiliated with MUSC Medical Center. Dr. Fernandez has experience treating conditions like Corneal Ulcer, Corneal Diseases and Eye Infections among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Fernandez received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Fernandez's office accepts new patients. Dr. Fernandez accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 MUSC Health Storm Eye Institute
    167 Ashley Ave # 301, Charleston, SC 29425
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Experience and Background Check

Corneal Ulcer
Corneal Diseases
Eye Infections
Corneal Ulcer
Corneal Diseases
Eye Infections
Corneal Ulcer
Corneal Diseases
Eye Infections
Keratitis
Dry Eyes
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Periorbital Cellulitis
Tear Duct Disorders
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Cataract
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Chronic Conjunctivitis
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Diabetic Cataracts
Drusen
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Entropion
Eye Cancer
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Herpetic Keratitis
Keratoconus
Ocular Hypertension
Orbital Fracture
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Senile Cataracts
Squamous Blepharitis
Visual Field Defects
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Ocular Prosthetics
Tear Duct Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Black Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Erosion
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Melanoma
Eyelid Spasm
Floaters
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Headache
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Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Mechanical Strabismus
Migraine
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Miosis
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Mydriasis
Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Retinoschisis
Scleromalacia Perforans
Serous Detachment Retina
Strabismus
Stye
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Trichiasis
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (ALK)
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharorrhaphy
Conjunctivoplasty
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Examination
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Keratoprosthesis (KPro)
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Repair of Eye Laceration
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fernandez
3.5
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Nov 05, 2024
Fabulous and caring lady. Took her time with me, answered all my questions thoroughly, and gave great professional advice. She's great!
dan moses — Nov 05, 2024
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Karen Fernandez, MD is an ophthalmologist in Charleston, SC. She specializes in Ophthalmology.
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Ophthalmology
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Medical Education
  • DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Karen Fernandez, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Fernandez's profile.

Dr. Fernandez frequently treats the following conditions: Corneal Ulcer, Corneal Diseases and Eye Infections. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Karen Fernandez, MD is affiliated with MUSC Medical Center.

Hospital Affiliations

  • MUSC Medical Center

    169 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC

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