(864) 224-6375 or (800) 922-1150 (No Referral Necessary) 1655 East Greenville Street, Post Office Box 4239, Anderson, SC 29621

Reid B. Murphy, MD

Dr. Reid Murphy

Dr. Reid Murphy is a board-certified ophthalmologist and ophthalmic surgeon who has been caring for patients at Medicus Eye Group since 2012.  A native of Greenville, SC, she graduated as Valedictorian of J. L. Mann High School.  She then went on to earn her Bachelor’s of Science in Biology at Furman University.  After college, she moved to Charleston to pursue her medical degree at the Medical University of South Carolina, where she was selected to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha honor society.  She was fortunate to continue her training there, completing both an Internship in general surgery and Residency in ophthalmology at MUSC.  

Dr. Murphy finds joy in caring for her patients.

She enjoys spending her free time with her husband, who is also a Furman graduate, and their two daughters, who are avid tennis players.  She and her family especially enjoy sports and outdoor activities.  

Practice Experience

  • Private Practice 2009-2012
  • Medicus Eye Group August 2012-present

Education

  • Undergraduate: Furman University Greenville, SC, Magna Cum Laude 2001
  • Medical: Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 2005
  • Internship: Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 2006
  • Ophthalmology Residency: Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 2009

Practice Focus

  • Cataract and lens implant surgery: Including laser-assisted cataract surgery and astigmatic (toric) and multifocal intraocular lens implants for patients desiring reduced dependence on glasses
  • Glaucoma: Medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma
  • Lid surgery Including correction of turned in eyelids (entropion), turned out eyelids (ectropion), and blepharoplasty (removal of excess skin on upper eyelids)
  • Botox: (functional and cosmetic)
  • Ocular surface disease: Including ocular infections and treatment of dry or irritated eyes
  • Diabetic eye exams
  • Macular degeneration
  • General eye health examinations and evaluation for glasses and contacts
  • Board Certification
    • American Board of Ophthalmology, 2011
  • Professional Affiliations
    • American Academy of Ophthalmology
    • Anderson County Medical Society
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