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We are excited to share that our Murrells Inlet clinic is moving! Rest assured, we are only relocating right down the road into a more spacious and modern office. Our new address is 912 Inlet Square Drive, Suite B, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 and we will begin seeing patients at this location on October 14th, 2024.
We look forward to welcoming you to our new space, which will feature a designer optical boutique offering the latest frames, including brands such as Maui Jim and Kate Spade. Dr. Shawn Thomas will continue to provide comprehensive optometric care and vision services.
Dr. Shawn Thomas has devoted his career to the diagnosis and management of ocular disease. For the last two decades he has treated thousands of patients with advanced ocular conditions including Glaucoma, Cataracts, Macular Degeneration (AMD), Dry eye and Corneal diseases.
Our Address
- 912 Inlet Square Drive, Suite B,
- Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Contact Us
- Phone: 843-625-3005
- Email: info@cepmd.com
Hours
- Monday: 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM
- Tuesday: 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM
- Wednesday: 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM
- Thursday: 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Saturday: CLOSED
- Sunday: CLOSED
Meet Our Physicians
Eye Care Services Offered at Murrells Inlet

Laser Cataract Surgery
Laser Cataract Surgery is a fully customizable, precise solution for restoring your clearest possible vision. This pre-planned outpatient procedure offers predictability and convenience.
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LASIK
It is one of the most popular forms of vision correction due to its accuracy, safety, quick recovery time, a wide range of correction, and minimal discomfort. The entire procedure takes only a few minutes, both eyes can be done the same day, and no needles, stitches or patches are necessary.
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We have several convenient locations throughout South Carolina. Please view the nearest location to you or get directions below.
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Eye ExamReviewed By: Dr. Laura Belka. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) remains the primary cause of vision loss in adults over sixty. The condition often advances without pain or early warning signs, so the most reliable way to safeguard central vision is a schedule of consistent, adult eye exams and, for anyone living with diabetes, regular diabetic eye […]
Protect Your Eyes at Work: Eye Exam Basics for Busy Employees
Eye ExamReviewed By: Dr. Denise Carter, OD Deadlines loom, inbox alerts ping, and the glow of a monitor fills your field of view. In the rush, it’s easy to ignore the slow burn behind your eyes or the text that looks just a shade fuzzier than yesterday. Modern jobs pile on visual stress all day long, […]
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The Role of Diabetic Eye Exams in Preventing Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Eye ExamsReviewed By: Dr. Kimberly Carter, OD Eyes often seem fine until, almost overnight, road signs fade or print looks washed in fog. In many cases, the trouble started months earlier, deep inside the retina where fragile vessels and macular cells respond to high blood sugar. A once‑a‑year dilated diabetic eye exam remains the surest tool for […]
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How Regular Comprehensive Eye Exams Help Seniors Manage and Prevent Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Reviewed By: Dr. Laura Belka. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) remains the primary cause of vision loss in adults over sixty. The condition often advances without pain or early warning signs, so the most reliable way to safeguard central vision is a schedule of consistent, adult eye exams and, for anyone living with diabetes, regular diabetic eye […]
Protect Your Eyes at Work: Eye Exam Basics for Busy Employees

Reviewed By: Dr. Denise Carter, OD Deadlines loom, inbox alerts ping, and the glow of a monitor fills your field of view. In the rush, it’s easy to ignore the slow burn behind your eyes or the text that looks just a shade fuzzier than yesterday. Modern jobs pile on visual stress all day long, […]
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The Role of Diabetic Eye Exams in Preventing Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Reviewed By: Dr. Kimberly Carter, OD Eyes often seem fine until, almost overnight, road signs fade or print looks washed in fog. In many cases, the trouble started months earlier, deep inside the retina where fragile vessels and macular cells respond to high blood sugar. A once‑a‑year dilated diabetic eye exam remains the surest tool for […]
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