Steve Milella, OD

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Steve Milella, OD

Optometric Physician

Dr. Steve Milella is a licensed optometrist with over 30 years of experience in caring for patients of all ages. Dr. Milella is experienced in providing comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, ocular disease management, pre- and post-operative care, and dry eye treatment including LIPIFLOW, Bleph-ex and punctal plugs. He is also specialized in LASIK post-operative care.

He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from St. John Fisher College in Rochester, N.Y. and his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia, PA. He has joined Carolina Eyecare Physicians following a lengthy career as an independent optometrist in New York and South Carolina.

Dr. Milella and his wife reside on Hilton Head Island. In his time away from work, he enjoys all that the low country has to offer and volunteering at the Humane Society of Hilton Head.

Locations served: Bluffton & Hilton Head

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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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