Joseph M. Biber, MD

Education:

After graduating summa cum laude from Presbyterian College, Dr. Biber obtained a medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the Storm Eye Institute in Charleston, S.C., where he won the prestigious Program Director’s Award – for the top resident who most embodies the personal traits one would want in a physician. Dr. Biber was also presented the Helma Research Award for his work on intraocular lens design and formation of after-cataract. He was granted a Cornea, Cataract, and LASIK Fellowship under the esteemed Dr. Edward Holland at the Cincinnati Eye Institute.

Professional Highlights:

Dr. Biber has recently served as both President of the Board for Horizon Eye Care and as Medical Director of the Novant Health Outpatient Surgery Centers. He has been voted by his peers as a “Top Doctor in Charlotte” for Charlotte Magazine for several years running.

Dr. Biber has participated in multiple research projects including a review of LASIK safety and outcomes, presented in part to the FDA. He helped establish Fight for S.I.G.H.T., a clinic that offers free eye exams for the underserved population of Charleston. Throughout his career, Dr. Biber has conducted and published research in both ophthalmology journals and books and presented at national and international meetings on his areas of expertise.

Specialties:

Cataract Surgery (including laser-assisted cataract surgery) and Intraocular Lens Implantation (including TECNIS Symfony® and Toric lenses)
Complex Cataract Surgery
Clear Lens Exchange | Refractive Lens Exchange
Corneal cross-linking
Laser Vision Correction (LASIK)
Partial and Full Thickness Corneal Transplantation
Management of Corneal Diseases and Dry Eye

Personal Background:

Dr. Biber and his wife, Elizabeth, have three children, Ella, Harrison and Bradley. He enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf, reading and exercising.