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Meet our Ophthalmology and Optometry staff

This is a page to introduce our ophthalmology and optometry staff

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Jeffrey Blice MD

Surgeon - Ophthalmology

VA Charleston health care

Dr. Jeffrey Blice  is an Ophthalmologist who specializes in retina care.
Medical School: Temple University
Residency: National Naval Medical Center - Bethesda, MD
Fellowship:  Wills Eye Hospital - Philadelphia, PA
Board Certification: Ophthalmology

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Edward Trudo MD

Assistant Chief of Surgery

VA Charleston health care

Dr. Edward Trudo   is an Ophthalmologist and the Assistant Chief of Surgery at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System.
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Residency: Ophthalmology - Walter Reed Army Medical Center; Washington, DC
Fellowship:  Cornea Transplant and Refractive Eye Surgery - Wilmer Eye Institute - Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
Board Certification: Ophthalmology

My main clinical service to veterans is evaluation and treatment of cornea disorders of the eye: Scarring due to trauma or infection, irregularly shaped cornea (keratoconus, post-LASER cornea surgery in the military). As a West Point graduate commissioned as a combat engineer, I bring a unique perspective of how ocular and vision issues of the cornea impact both the active duty service member and the veteran in their future capacity and lifestyle.  I add significant leadership from academic, private practice, and serving as faculty at both Walter Reed and Johns Hopkins. 

I perform observational clinical research, which implies that unique patients or collective observations of groups of similar patients can be informed about options for further testing and subsequent study.

In my free time, I enjoy the surrounding beaches, golfing, and the wonderful and historic Charleston community and restaurants.

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