1094 Ribaut Road
Beaufort, SC 29902 Tel: 843-524-2888

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  • Cataracts

    With a thorough eye exam, Dr. Akers will determine if cataract surgery is an option for you.

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  • Glaucoma

    Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness and visual impairment in the United States.

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  • Eye Disease

    Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy and Macular Degeneration

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  • Eye Care

    We provide comprehensive eye care to patients of all ages.

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Appointment Procedures:

Appointments with Dr. Richard Akers may be made by calling 843-524-2888. We have no automated phone answering system during normal office hours. Your call always will be answered and handled professionally by our staff.

Appointments to see Nancy Santua, our registered optician, also can be made by calling 843-524-2888.

Our office reserves the right to bill patients for missed appointments, unless the appointment is cancelled at least 24 hours in advance. The missed-appointment charge may vary depending on the severity of the situation. Please try to avoid such a charge by keeping your appointments or by canceling far enough in advance.

Payment Options

Payment will be collected at the time of service. This includes any unmet deductibles and/or copays in addition to services not covered by insurance. Cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express are accepted.

We ask all of our patients to make payment at the time of service. Delinquent accounts will be sent to a collection agency and a 45% surcharge will be added to the account.

Welcome!

Dr. Richard Akers is dedicated to providing friendly, professional care for the most important tools of the human body, the eyes.

Please use our website as a valuable resource in educating yourself about eye diseases and research in the field of ophthalmology. We offer detailed condition and procedure descriptions, frequently asked questions and helpful links throughout our website as a starting point for investigating your potential medical condition.

Atlantic Ophthalmology provides excellent medical and surgical treatment of eye disease using the latest technology and state-of-the-art equipment while respecting the safety and care of our patients. In addition to routine eye examinations and prescriptions for eyeglasses and contact lenses, we provide top-quality services to treat a range of eye problems including cataracts, glaucoma, dry eye, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and corneal disease. We also offer cosmetic services such as BOTOX® Cosmetic and Latisse®. We are dedicated to helping our patients achieve and maintain their eye health through comprehensive services that include:

For more information about Atlantic Ophthalmology and Dr. Akers, click here.