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Greenville Road Warriors Announce Preferred Eye Care Provider

Published on October 11, 2011 under ECHL (ECHL)
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GREENVILLE, SC - The Greenville Road Warriors announced today that they will again partner with Clemson Eye and Spectrum Lasik as the team's eye care and visual health provider, under the direction of Medical Director Joseph Parisi, MD.

"We are very excited about continuing the partnership with Clemson Eye & Spectrum Lasik. They are going to provide exceptional care to our players so that they can stay at the top of their game and make sure we remain competitive on the ice," said Road Warriors president and general manager Neil Smith.

Clemson Eye is a well-established group of eye physicians and surgeons in its 35th year of operation. They have four Upstate locations in Anderson, Clemson, Easley and Greenville as well as Spectrum Lasik; providing comprehensive eye care to a large and diverse patient population. Their doctors include five board-certified ophthalmologists: Joseph L. Parisi MD, FRCSC, FACS, Leroy J. Howard MD, FACS, A.J. "Buddy" Thompson Jr. MD, Brian R. Johnson, MD, and, Donald P. Glaser MD and two highly trained optometrists, Nancy A. Mahlie, OD and Eric W. Brown, OD.

For more information visit www.clemsoneye.com and www.spectrumlasik.com.

"Our patient population is comprised of residents from Upstate counties and draws from over 500,000 local residents, students, athletes, and retirees. We are proud to bring our visual health expertise to the Road Warriors hockey team," states Joseph L. Parisi, Medical Director of Clemson Eye and Spectrum Lasik.

"This is a welcome opportunity for our entire staff to be involved with the Greenville Road Warriors since many of us are avid hockey fans and sports enthusiasts," added Parisi.

"Having Lasik was the best decision I've made in a long time. Thanks to Dr. Parisi, I was 20/15 just one day after the procedure. This unbelievably crisp, clear vision gives me a whole new perspective on the ice. I'm glad they're the official eye care provider for the Greenville Road Warriors," stated Mark Voakes, former Road Warriors forward.

Joseph Parisi, MD, FRCSC, FACS was born in Akron, Ohio and raised in Ontario, Canada. At Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, one of the most prestigious schools in Canada, he obtained his medical degree and completed a residency in ophthalmology. He interned at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal, Quebec, part of the renowned McGill University Medical System. Dr. Parisi built a successful clinical practice in Canada and was on the staff at McMaster University Medical Center and the Hamilton General Hospital in Hamilton, Ontario for four years. In 1994 he completed fellowship training in oculoplastic surgery at the National Eye Institute in Ottawa, Canada. In 1994, Parisi and his family relocated to Clemson, South Carolina when he joined Dr. Robert O. Brown in practice.

Mark your calendars! The Road Warriors open the season at the BI-LO Center on October 14 at 7:35 p.m. against the Wheeling Nailers. Don't miss a minute of action with the Road Warriors this season! 2011-12 season ticket packages and half-season ticket packages are on sale right now. Fans can call 864-674-PUCK (7825) to speak to a Road Warriors ticket representative. Season tickets start as low as $300 and can be reserved with a deposit of just $100.

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