Tala Marie Kassm, DO

Tala Marie Kassm, DO is a Glaucoma Specialist in Charleston, SC. She is a board-certified ophthalmologist who sub-specializes in the treatment of glaucoma and cataracts. Her practice focuses on ophthalmology, glaucoma, cataract and cornea surgery, and glaucoma surgery. She holds a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 378 reviews.

Dr. Kassm joined the Department of Ophthalmology at the Medical University of SC in 2018 as a glaucoma fellow. During her fellowship, she honed her skills as a cataract surgeon and learned the fine details of glaucoma surgical and medical care. She became femtosecond laser certified on the Catalys laser, allowing her to offer patients laser-assisted cataract surgery. She continued her career at MUSC as an attending physician and assistant professor. Dr. Kassm created and led the Glaucoma Support Group at the Storm Eye Institute, a program designed to offer patients the opportunity to interact with each other and their physician in a relaxed environment while learning more about glaucoma.

The practice operates across five locations in the Charleston area. These include MUSC Health Ophthalmology at Storm Eye Institute on Ashley Avenue, MUSC Health Ophthalmology at West Ashley Medical Pavilion on Sam Rittenberg Boulevard, MUSC Health Ophthalmology at Storm Eye Institute East Cooper on Midtown Avenue in Mount Pleasant, MUSC Health Ophthalmology at Clements Ferry Pavilion on Waterline Street, and MUSC Health Ophthalmology at Nexton Medical Park on Front Street in Summerville.

Dr. Kassm’s expertise in glaucoma and cataract surgery, combined with her leadership of the Glaucoma Support Group, reflects a focus on comprehensive patient care within the Charleston ophthalmology community.

Services:

• Cataract & Cornea Surgery
• Glaucoma
• Glaucoma Surgery