Serving the Lowcountry and Coastal Empire of Georgia and South Carolina.

News & Events Featuring Edward D. Sammons, O.D.

SouthCoast Health Recognized Across 10 Categories in Savannah Magazine’s “Best of Savannah” 2026 Awards

SouthCoast Health Recognized Across 10 Categories in Savannah Magazine’s “Best of Savannah” 2026 Awards

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

SouthCoast Health earns 10 honors in Savannah Magazine’s Best of Savannah 2026 awards. See our list of winning doctors and specialty care providers!

SouthCoast Health Celebrates 11 Honors in Savannah Magazine’s “Best of Savannah” 2025 Awards

SouthCoast Health Celebrates 11 Honors in Savannah Magazine’s “Best of Savannah” 2025 Awards

Monday, September 1, 2025

SouthCoast Health was recognized in 11 categories related to the healthcare/ medical field in the annual “Best of Savannah” issue for Savannah Magazine.

SouthCoast Health Optometrist, Dr. Edward Sammons Discusses Glaucoma on WTOC

SouthCoast Health Optometrist, Dr. Edward Sammons Discusses Glaucoma on WTOC

Friday, January 24, 2025

Watch Dr. Sammons' insights on glaucoma and the importance of prioritizing eye health to safeguard your vision during this WTOC segment.

SouthCoast Health Receives Recognitions in 12 Categories in the 2023 Savannah Magazine “Best of” Issue

SouthCoast Health Receives Recognitions in 12 Categories in the 2023 Savannah Magazine “Best of” Issue

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

SouthCoast Health was honored in 12 categories related to the healthcare/ medical field in the annual “Best of Savannah” issue for Savannah Magazine.

SouthCoast Health Receives Recognitions in 11 Categories in the 2022 Savannah Magazine “Best of” Issue

SouthCoast Health Receives Recognitions in 11 Categories in the 2022 Savannah Magazine “Best of” Issue

Thursday, September 1, 2022

Savannah Magazine has announced its annual “Best of Savannah” winners and runner-ups for this year. SouthCoast Health was honored in 11 categories related to the healthcare/ medical field and was featured in Savannah Magazine’s September/October 2022 issue.

Should My Child Have an Eye Exam? Everything Parents Need to Know About Eye Care

Should My Child Have an Eye Exam? Everything Parents Need to Know About Eye Care

Monday, August 29, 2022

Does your child need an eye exam, and if so, when should they have one? Here’s everything parents should know about eye care for children.

The Importance of Eye Exams for Detecting Glaucoma

The Importance of Eye Exams for Detecting Glaucoma

Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Routine eye exams include vision checks, which allow eye doctors to provide you with updated glasses or contact lens prescriptions, to ensure you’re seeing well. But outside of checking for general visual acuity, these appointments can also detect potenti

Habits That May Be Damaging Your Vision

Habits That May Be Damaging Your Vision

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Learn habits that might be harming your vision along how healthy choices can benefit your eyes.

SouthCoast Health Receives “Best of” Recognitions from both Savannah Magazine and the Coastal Courier.

SouthCoast Health Receives “Best of” Recognitions from both Savannah Magazine and the Coastal Courier.

Friday, September 4, 2020

SouthCoast Health is pleased to announce that 11 of our providers received recognitions in Savannah Magazine’s “Best of” 2020 Issue, and Dr. Firas Bannout won best family physician in the Coastal Courier‘s 2020 Best of Liberty Awards.

SouthCoast Health Announces Virtual Visits for Existing Patients

SouthCoast Health Announces Virtual Visits for Existing Patients

Tuesday, March 31, 2020

SouthCoast Health is pleased to now offer virtual visits to existing patients. The practice’s offices also remain open for in-person patient visits.

Eleven SouthCoast Health Providers Honored in 2019’s Best of Savannah

Eleven SouthCoast Health Providers Honored in 2019’s Best of Savannah

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Savannah Magazine’s Best of Savannah 2019 survey featured eleven healthcare providers from SouthCoast Health in their September/October issue.

Healthy Holiday Tips from the Wellness Experts at SouthCoast Health

Healthy Holiday Tips from the Wellness Experts at SouthCoast Health

Tuesday, December 4, 2018

While this is the perfect time to celebrate, spend time with loved ones, and relax, SouthCoast Health wants to remind you not to forget about your health goals.

SouthCoast Health Receives Recognitions in 18 Categories in the 2018 Savannah Magazine “Best of” Issue

SouthCoast Health Receives Recognitions in 18 Categories in the 2018 Savannah Magazine “Best of” Issue

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

SouthCoast Health was honored in 18 categories related to the healthcare/ medical field and was featured in Savannah Magazine’s September/October 2018 issue.

Treat Your Eyes Right this Holiday Season with New Glasses from SouthCoast Health Optical

Treat Your Eyes Right this Holiday Season with New Glasses from SouthCoast Health Optical

Tuesday, December 12, 2017

If you wear glasses, there’s no better way to treat yourself than by grabbing a new pair of specs.

The Important Connection Between Diabetes and Eye Care

The Important Connection Between Diabetes and Eye Care

Thursday, February 2, 2017

Learn about the importance of integration in diabetes and eye care, areas covered at SouthCoast.