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FRANCISCO A. FOLGAR, M.D.
FRANCISCO A. FOLGAR, M.D.
Diseases of the Retina and Vitreous
OPHTHALMOLOGIST IN CHARLESTON
Dr. Francisco A. Folgar is a board-certified ophthalmologist and ophthalmic surgeon who specializes in the treatment of medical and surgical diseases of the retina. He completed his undergraduate education at Duke University in North Carolina before pursuing his medical degree and ophthalmology residency at New York University and the Manhattan Eye Ear & Throat Hospital.
He also completed a Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship at the Duke University Eye Center. In addition, he also completed a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship with the world-renowned experts at Duke University.
Dr. Folgar is active in many local and national professional organizations. He currently is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Retina Specialists, and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. His work has been nationally recognized with research awards from the Retina Society, the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.
He is also fluent in Spanish and French.
Locations Served: Walterboro, Mount Pleasant I, Summerville, West Ashley I
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- Specialty training:
Dr. Folgar received his Medical degree and completed his ophthalmology residency at New York University and the Manhattan Eye Ear & Throat Hospital. He completed a Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship at the Duke University Eye Center. In addition, he completed a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship with the world-renowned experts at Duke University. - Why did you choose to specialize in retinal disease?
The health of the retina and associated disease has a direct impact on our quality of life. Preventing, managing and preserving eyesight is an area of study that is constantly evolving. I find this to be very exciting to me as a provider of retina care, as new research can improve and enhance the care I provide to my patients today and in the future.
Board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Specializes in the treatment of medical and surgical diseases of the retina.
- Retinal detachment
- Macular hole
- Macular pucker (epiretinal membrane)
- Macular degeneration
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Retinal vascular occlusion
- Inflammatory and autoimmune diseases
- Graduated from Duke University with bachelor degrees in Biology and Economics
- Medical degree and ophthalmology residency at New York University and the Manhattan Eye Ear & Throat Hospital
- Vitreoretinal surgery Fellowship at the Duke University Eye Center
- Postdoctoral Research Fellowship with world-renowned experts at Duke University
Dr. Folgar’s work has been nationally recognized with research awards from the Retina Society, the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.
“Dr. Folgar took the time to clearly explain my condition, the treatment I will follow and was there to answer any question I or my husband who was with me had.” – Anon.
