Skip to main content

The Storm Eye Institute offers the most comprehensive pediatric eye care services in the state. We have a team of four board-certified, award-winning pediatric ophthalmologists and two full-time pediatric ophthalmology fellows.

We work closely with specialists throughout MUSC Children’s Health and are a referral destination for pediatric cataract care from across the country. We have an experienced team of technicians, nurses, anesthesia providers, and ophthalmologists who care for children with cataracts from every state in the USA and beyond.

Services We Offer

  • Tests/treatment for kids who fail school screening examinations
  • Specialized care for eye muscle problems
  • Cataracts
  • Glaucoma
  • Surgery for drooping eye lids (ptosis) or tear duct blockage
  • Retinal disease
  • Eye diseases related to prematurity
  • Eye trauma
  • Eye-related cancers.
  • Comprehensive eye care

Eye Conditions We Treat

  • Blepharitis
  • Blocked tear duct (dacryostenosis)
  • Blood in eye (hyphema)
  • Bruising or black eye (ecchymosis)
  • Cataracts
  • Cellulitis
  • Chalazion
  • Chemical burns of eye
  • Childhood glaucoma
  • Conjunctivitis (newborn/childhood)
  • Corneal abrasions
  • Crossed-eyes (strabismus)
  • Eyelid lacerations
  • Foreign bodies in eye
  • Fractures of orbit
  • Keratitis
  • Retinoblastoma
  • Retinopathy of prematurity
  • Strabismus
  • Stye (hordeolum)
  • Refractive errors

Find a Provider

MUSC Health has a doctor or provider for you. Search by location, keyword, or specialty.

Accepting New Patients
James Bowsher

James Bowsher, MD

4.7/5.0 - 95 rating
Specialties
  • Pediatric Cataract & Cornea Surgery
  • Pediatric Ophthalmology
Locations (4)
  • Charleston, SOUTH CAROLINA
  • CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
  • Mount Pleasant, SC
  • North Charleston, SC
Accepting New Patients
Mae Millicent Winfrey Peterseim

Mae Millicent Winfrey Peterseim, MD

4.5/5.0 - 70 rating
Specialties
  • Pediatric Ophthalmology
Locations (4)
  • Charleston, SOUTH CAROLINA
  • CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
  • Mount Pleasant, SC
  • North Charleston, SC
Larissa Gouvea

Larissa Gouvea, MD

4.6/5.0 - 74 rating
Specialties
  • Ophthalmology
  • Cataract & Cornea Surgery
Locations (1)
  • Charleston, SC

Find a Location

MUSC Children's Health Eye Care at Summey Medical Pavilion

Address
2250 Mall Dr
North Charleston, SC 29406
Hours
Specialties
  • Ophthalmology

MUSC Health Ophthalmology at Nexton Medical Park

Address
5500 Front St
Suite 320
Summerville, SC 29486
Hours
Specialties
  • Ophthalmology

MUSC Health Ophthalmology at Storm Eye Institute - East Cooper

Address
1600 Midtown Ave
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Hours
Specialties
  • Ophthalmology