Lawrence E. Roël, MD, PhD, FACS, is a board-certified ophthalmologist who has performed more than
3,000 refractive surgery procedures. He is also an accomplished anterior segment surgeon, having performed
more than 13,000 intraocular procedures, including cataract surgeries, implantable contact lenses, glaucoma procedures,
and corneal transplants. He uses only the most advanced, FDA-approved technology and adheres to the highest medical
standards to help patients gain freedom from contact lenses and glasses or to treat eye disease.
Dr. Roël believes in building a foundation of trust with each patient for a positive experience. He and the team at
Eastside Eye Center are dedicated to providing safe and effective medical services and exceptional, personalized care.
To schedule a consultation with Dr. Roël, contact Eastside Eye Center at (864) 542-1308.
More About Laser Vision Correction at Eastside Eye Center
Eastside Eye Center is a premier surgical facility that offers state-of-the-art technology for the correction of a variety
of vision conditions. Dr. Roël meticulously evaluates each patient to ensure optimum surgical results. Also, he has his own
Ambulatory Surgery Center (Westside Eye Center) for easy scheduling.
For LASIK surgery, he reshapes the cornea using custom laser technology. This technology provides precise vision
correction and faster recovery of vision with less risk of scarring and post-operative discomfort.
Dr. Roël also performs the implantable contact lens procedure. He was the first surgeon in South Carolina to implant
the Staar Visian Implantable Collamer Lens to treat varying degrees of nearsightedness. For those with cataracts, he
also offers multifocal lenses that simultaneously correct for reading, intermediate, and distance vision, offering his patients
freedom from reading glasses or bifocals to improve vision for everyday life. For those who use only reading
glasses, he is offering CK Near Vision so you can read without them.
The combination of Dr. Roël’s extensive experience and advanced technology ensures the highest level of safety and
accuracy for each patient.
More About Dr. Roël
Dr. Roël received his undergraduate training at Princeton University and graduate training at the Massachusetts Institute
of Technology. He earned his medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania. He completed his residency training at
Columbia University's Presbyterian Hospital in New York City, where he served as Chief Resident.
In addition to his medical training, Dr. Roël maintains membership in a number of prestigious professional medical societies,
including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, International Society
of Refractive Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgeons, American Medical Association, South Carolina Medical Society,
and the Spartanburg County Medical Society.
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