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Dr. Adam E. Pflugrath is a vitreoretinal surgeon who cares for patients across the full spectrum of medical and surgical retina conditions. He enjoys helping individuals of all ages—from newborns to older adults—navigate complex diagnoses with clear explanations and evidence-based treatment plans. Patients appreciate his calm, collaborative style and his focus on restoring and protecting sight through the least disruptive options possible. After residency training and service as chief resident at VCU Health, Dr. Pflugrath completed a vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at the Charles Retina Institute. He now practices in Greenville, where he combines advanced imaging, laser therapies, and microincisional techniques to treat retinal tears, detachments, macular diseases, and diabetic eye disease. Outside the operating room, he values Greenville’s mix of outdoor spaces and city life and can often be found hiking, biking, or kayaking with his family. His goal at every visit is simple: meet patients where they are, explain the “why” behind each option, and partner on a plan that preserves vision and quality of life.

Dr. Robert A. Prinzi is a board-certified medical retina specialist who focuses on diagnosing and treating complex retinal and macular conditions. He cares for patients with concerns such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, retinal vein and artery occlusions, macular edema, retinal holes and tears, and persistent floaters, with the goal of preserving and improving vision whenever possible. Dr. Prinzi earned his medical degree from the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo and completed ophthalmology residency training at Henry Ford Health System. He then completed a medical retina fellowship at Emory University. He has practiced in the Grand Strand area since 2017 and emphasizes a compassionate, patient-centered approach that matches treatment plans to each person’s needs and long-term eye health.

Dr. Krishi Peddada is a board-certified ophthalmologist with fellowship training in vitreoretinal surgery. He provides full-scope medical and surgical retina care, from urgent retinal detachment repairs to ongoing management of diabetic eye disease and macular degeneration. Dr. Peddada earned a BS in Biomedical Engineering and his MD at Saint Louis University, where his senior project led to a U.S. patent for a foreign-body location and retrieval device. He completed ophthalmology residency at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore followed by a vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at the University of Virginia. In addition to clinical care, he has contributed to peer-reviewed publications and participated in trials such as OAKS and DERBY that helped usher the first FDA-approved therapy for geographic atrophy. He practices at Clemson Eye locations in Simpsonville and Greenville and is building clinical trial offerings to bring emerging retina treatments closer to patients.

Dr. Mauricio Bastos Pereira, MD, PhD is a vitreoretinal surgery sub-subspecialist who cares for the full spectrum of retina and vitreous disease. Trained in Brazil at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), he has performed thousands of eye surgeries and is recognized for advancing blindness prevention and retina care through extensive clinical work, teaching, and research. His academic career includes service as faculty and mentor to hundreds of ophthalmologists, peer-review for noted journals, and award-winning investigations into retinal adhesion and advanced imaging, including indocyanine green video angiography for blunt traumatic chorioretinopathy. At MUSC Health’s Storm Eye Institute, Dr. Pereira focuses on surgical and medical management of complex retinal disorders, complications after cataract surgery, and macular disease. Patients appreciate his meticulous approach, deep experience, and commitment to clear communication and collaborative decision-making at every step of care.

Dr. Emil Anthony Ty Say is a fully licensed ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal surgeon at the South Carolina Retina Institute. He began his career in private practice in 2013 and today specializes in the treatment and surgical management of complex vitreoretinal diseases. His expertise includes macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, retinal vein and artery occlusions, retinal detachment, macular holes, epiretinal membrane, and various disorders of the macula, retina, and vitreous. Dr. Say has extensive fellowship training, having completed an ocular oncology fellowship at Wills Eye Institute, a vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at the University of North Carolina, and a pediatric vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. He previously served as an assistant professor at the Medical University of South Carolina Storm Eye Institute, managing complex retinal disorders in both adults and children. Dr. Say has published extensively and remains actively involved in advancing medical care related to eye cancer, inherited retinal diseases, and advanced retinal treatments. Having moved to South Carolina after practicing in Philadelphia and growing up in the Philippines, Dr. Say looks forward to caring for patients at the South Carolina Retina Institute. He is a member of several professional societies including the American Society of Retina Specialists, American Academy of Ophthalmology, International Society of Ocular Oncology, and International Retinal Imaging Society.