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Dr. David George O'Day, MD

(Dr. David G. O'Day, MD)

(8 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

Georgetown University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: transplant procedures, cataract surgery, intraocular lens (IOL) implant, and more.

574 Lone Tree Drive
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

(843) 856-5275

Dr. David George O'Day, MD is an ophthalmologist in Pleasant, SC specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. David George O'Day, MD is affiliated with ATLANTA VISION CATARACT AND LASER CENTER PC and CHARLESTON CORNEA AND REFRACTIVE SURGERY, PA.

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574 Lone Tree Dr Mount
Pleasant, SC 29464

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574 Lone Tree Drive
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

(843) 856-5275

(843) 856-8953

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Some issues Dr. David George O'Day, MD can help you with:

LASIK

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a surgical procedure that improves vision by permanently correcting refractive vision errors. Refractive vision errors are sight problems (such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism) that typically require patients to wear contact lenses or glasses. Nearsightedness (myopia) causes blurred vision at a distance, while farsightedness (hyperopia) makes objects that are up close appear blurry. Astigmatism results in blurred vision at both near and far distances. Each eye is either nearsighted or farsighted, and can additionally have astigmatism. These refractive vision errors develop from imperfections in the curvature of the eye, which LASIK fixes through the use of a laser. The laser changes the shape of the eye by cutting away tissue from the cornea (clear outer layer of the eye).

LASIK is generally considered an elective procedure (not medically necessary) since patients can wear glasses or contact lenses instead of undergoing LASIK. Nevertheless, many people still elect to undergo LASIK to have better vision without having to wear corrective lenses. Certain professionals, such as pilots, military members, firefighters, and athletes, might particularly benefit from LASIK.

Ophthalmologists (eye doctors) evaluate patients before surgery, measuring the cornea and checking for any eye irregularities that would disqualify patients from LASIK. A special eye scanner is used to create a map of the cornea. This map guides the surgeon in developing an individualized LASIK treatment plan. Once approved for LASIK, contact-wearers are advised to switch to glasses for the three weeks leading up to their surgery.

LASIK is a brief procedure, lasting for about half an hour, depending on the state of a patient's eyes and the corneal reshaping required. Patients lie down on a reclining chair and have numbing eye drops applied to one or both eyes to eliminate pain and discomfort during the procedure. While the eyes are held open by a device, the eye surgeon raises a fixation light where patients direct their eyes. The surgeon uses a femtosecond laser to cut a precise circular incision in the cornea's surface. The surgeon then manually folds back the corneal flap to access the stroma (inner cornea).

An excimer laser is then used to remove certain amounts of corneal tissue. For patients with farsightedness, the laser cuts tissue on the outer regions of the cornea, making the central cornea more prominent. For patients with nearsightedness, the opposite is done; central corneal tissue is removed while the outer tissue is left alone, flattening the eye. In patients with astigmatism, the laser is used to even out the surface of the corneal tissue, making the eye more spherical. When the lasering process is complete, the ophthalmologist folds the corneal flap to its regular position. The flap quickly begins to heal and naturally reattach itself to the eye.

LASIK patients need someone to drive them home from the procedure and cannot drive for the following 24 hours. Recovery from LASIK lasts about five days. Patients typically notice improved vision within a day or two of surgery. Prescription eye drops are given to patients to alleviate discomfort and promote eye healing. During this recovery time, patients must be incredibly careful not to touch or rub their eyes. Ophthalmologists often instruct patients to wear protective glasses during the day and night to prevent potential damage from eye rubbing.

LASIK can improve the experience of certain activities such as swimming or reading, and in some cases, LASIK can be a life-changing procedure for those with severe refractive vision errors. LASIK may also save patients money by eliminating the recurring need for updated corrective lenses.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David George O'Day, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pleasant, SC during 2012 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David George O'Day, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	28
capsulotomy	49
doctor visit	138
eye procedures	2569
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	89
laser treatment	49
transplant procedures	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	77

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David George O'Day, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pleasant, SC during 2013 were eye procedures, lab tests, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David George O'Day, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	24
capsulotomy	49
doctor visit	80
eye procedures	2073
lab tests	229
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	84
laser treatment	49
ultrasound (sonogram)	50

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David George O'Day, MD.

**Gender**
Male	281
Female	460

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	617
Black	105
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	357
From 75 to 84	252
85 and over	80
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David George O'Day, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David George O'Day, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pleasant, SC during 2014 were eye procedures, lab tests, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David George O'Day, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	50
capsulotomy	65
doctor visit	92
eye procedures	2330
lab tests	288
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	189
laser treatment	94
ultrasound (sonogram)	50
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	14

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David George O'Day, MD.

**Gender**
Male	305
Female	450

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	630
Black	103
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	389
From 75 to 84	249
85 and over	81
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David George O'Day, MD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David George O'Day, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pleasant, SC during 2015 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David George O'Day, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	42
capsulotomy	51
doctor visit	78
excision	11
eye procedures	2032
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	110
laser treatment	65
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	33

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David George O'Day, MD.

**Gender**
Male	590
Female	846

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1194
Black	194
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	776
From 75 to 84	446
85 and over	150
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David George O'Day, MD in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David George O'Day, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pleasant, SC during 2016 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David George O'Day, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	32
capsulotomy	37
doctor visit	64
eye procedures	1962
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	50
laser treatment	37
ultrasound (sonogram)	37

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David George O'Day, MD.

**Gender**
Male	249
Female	419

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	560
Black	83
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	357
From 75 to 84	202
85 and over	74
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David George O'Day, MD in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David George O'Day, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pleasant, SC during 2017 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David George O'Day, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	15
capsulotomy	37
doctor visit	93
eye procedures	1973
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	38
laser treatment	37
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David George O'Day, MD.

**Gender**
Male	298
Female	426

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	619
Black	83
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	374
From 75 to 84	229
85 and over	87
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David George O'Day, MD in 2017

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David George O'Day, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pleasant, SC during 2018 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David George O'Day, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	19
capsulotomy	35
doctor visit	122
eye procedures	1831
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	52
laser treatment	35

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David George O'Day, MD.

**Gender**
Male	277
Female	401

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	582
Black	72
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	347
From 75 to 84	233
85 and over	72
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David George O'Day, MD in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David George O'Day, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pleasant, SC during 2019 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David George O'Day, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	31
capsulotomy	31
doctor visit	94
eye procedures	1677
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	31
laser treatment	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	21

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David George O'Day, MD.

**Gender**
Male	254
Female	394

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	560
Black	68
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	337
From 75 to 84	219
85 and over	73
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David George O'Day, MD in 2019

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David George O'Day, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pleasant, SC during 2020 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ablation and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David George O'Day, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	25
capsulotomy	16
doctor visit	59
eye procedures	1323
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	25
laser treatment	16

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David George O'Day, MD.

**Gender**
Male	207
Female	296

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	433
Black	55
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	249
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	47
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David George O'Day, MD in 2020

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David George O'Day, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pleasant, SC during 2021 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David George O'Day, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	21
capsulotomy	21
doctor visit	746
eye procedures	876
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	39
laser treatment	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David George O'Day, MD.

**Gender**
Male	238
Female	329

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	494
Black	55
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	279
From 75 to 84	216
85 and over	56
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David George O'Day, MD in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David George O'Day, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pleasant, SC during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David George O'Day, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	26
doctor visit	755
eye procedures	854
laser treatment	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David George O'Day, MD.

**Gender**
Male	236
Female	324

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	486
Black	51
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	261
From 75 to 84	227
85 and over	57
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David George O'Day, MD in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	4
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David George O'Day, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pleasant, SC during 2023 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David George O'Day, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	36
doctor visit	801
eye procedures	876
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	25
laser treatment	36
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David George O'Day, MD.

**Gender**
Male	225
Female	326

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	477
Black	49
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	244
From 75 to 84	218
85 and over	73
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David George O'Day, MD in 2023

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	3
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David George O'Day, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pleasant, SC during 2024 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David George O'Day, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	22
doctor visit	692
eye procedures	550
laser treatment	22

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David George O'Day, MD.

**Gender**
Male	207
Female	296

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	436
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	234
From 75 to 84	201
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David George O'Day, MD in 2024

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	3
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David George O'Day, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David George O'Day, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pleasant, SC were eye procedures, lab tests, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and laser treatment.

ablation	28
capsulotomy	36
doctor visit	293
excision	11
eye procedures	1609
lab tests	258
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	66
laser treatment	39
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	11
transplant procedures	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	33
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David George O'Day, MD.

**Gender**
Male	259
Female	382

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	74
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	545
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	221
85 and over	65
Less than 65	25
65 to 74	323

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David George O'Day, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David George O'Day, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. David George O'Day, MD graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in South Carolina.

Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine

Residency: Emory University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: South Carolina

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David George O'Day, MD has an average of 2.19 out of 5 stars based on 8 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David George O'Day, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Pleasant, SC.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David George O'Day, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$1,598 ENVISTA $1,158	STELLARIS $258	PROLENSA $78	LOTEMAX GEL $75	LOTEMAX $30
Shire North American Group Inc	$909 XIIDRA $851	$58
Bausch and Lomb Inc.	$481 STELLARIS $250	PROLENSA $120	ZYLET $75	CRYSTALENS $26	BEPREVE $10
Alcon Vision LLC	$369 Hydrus Microstent $173	AcrySof $69	CLAREON $44	iLux $29	AcrySof IQ VIVITY $24	Other $31
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$278 Ilevro $145	Pataday $38	Refractive Equipment $27	Wavelight $23	Systane $21	Other $25
Other	$2,363 VisuMax $223	ACTHAR $173	Optics $164	RESTASIS $134	MIEBO $117	Other $1,552

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,631
Travel and Lodging	$847
Education	$271
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$250

Biography

Dr. David Oday is a medical specialist in ophthalmology (eye disease). Patients gave Dr. Oday an average rating of 2.0 stars (out of 5). These areas are among his clinical interests: LASIK, photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), and cataract surgery. He is a graduate of Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. Oday's residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with Emory University.