Crystal G. Whittington, O.D.

Bio
Procedures

Dr. Whittington is an Optometrist specializing in comprehensive and refractive optometry. She received her Optometry degree from the Southern College of Optometry and her Bachelor of Science degree from East Carolina University.

Dr. Whittington has extensive experience in pre and post-operative evaluation and management for refractive surgery. She has completed an internship in Ocular Disease at Dorn VA Hospital in Columbia, SC as well as completing internships in Pediatric Vision Therapy. Low Vision and conact lens fitting while she attended the Southern College of Optometry.

Dr. Whittington is a member of the American Optometric Association, AOA Political Action Committee and the South Carolina Optometric Association.

Dr. Whittington can relate to vision correction patients as she’s a recent Lasik patient herself.

Specialties: Preoperative and Postoperative LASIK Care, Contact Lens Fitting including Specialty Fits, Comprehensive Eye Exams

Locations: All

Welcome

When I heard the words, "I only wish I'd done it sooner!" from so many patients, I began to think about ways to help future patients shorten the time they spend thinking about LASIK. The following are major questions most people have about whether they should replace their glasses and contacts with the clear natural vision that only LASIK can provide:

What assurance can you give me that I'll achieve 20/20?
How much of a risk will I be taking? What's the truth about complications?
What makes you better than any other surgeon I might find in Charleston?
How affordable is it really? Will it all be worth it?

We've designed this website so you can get answers to these questions easily. Pick a tab, start your journey, and may your life never be restricted by poor vision again!

About Your Eyes

Astigmatism, nearsightedness, farsightedness, presbyopia (or the need for reading glasses due to age) and cataracts. These are the major vision conditions that reduce our enjoyment of life and create dependency on glasses and contacts. With today’s vision correction technologies, each one of these can be solved. Learn how here.

LASIK

LASIK solves the ‘refractive error’ that causes astigmatism, nearsightedness, far sightedness, and even presbyopia. Dr. David O’Day has performed more than 45,000 refractive procedures, making him one of the nation’s most experienced refractive surgeons.

Cataract Center

Cataracts come to all of us at some time, and usually start developing after the ages of 45-50. Cataract surgery is the most common surgical procedure in the world – and one of the safest. Advances in replacement lens technology (IOLs) mean that virtually anyone can gain freedom from the effects of cataracts – and achieve better vision than ever.

Cornea Center

The cornea is the clear, living tissue on the very front part of the eye. Occasionally, either through disease or injury, surgery is needed to restore full vision or arrest declining eyesight. Dr. David O’Day is skilled and experienced at performing the following corneal procedures

Comprehensive Eye Care

Some LASIK centers do 'only LASIK,' but LASIK is not necessarily right for everyone. At Charleston Cornea & Refractive Surgery, in addition to LASIK, we provide the full array of today’s eye care technologies: RK/AK, CK, ALK, excimer laser PRK, LASEK, Epi-K cataract surgery, intraocular lens implantation, corneal transplant surgery, surgical treatment of eye diseases, and general eye care.

Optical Shop

Visit our optical shop for the latest in high fashion, designer eyewear. We have a wide variety of designer eyewear including glasses, sunglasses, contact lenses and supplies to fit your individual style. Our affordable, quality eyewear is easily customizable and also guaranteed.

Media Center

Watch a LASIK procedure, meet Dr. O'Day, see how cataract surgery works – and much more. Go here for videos.