The University Specialty Clinics Ophthalmology
The University Specialty Clinics Ophthalmology Department provides routine and specialty care at both of our locations. Our Board Certified ophthalmologists have various specialties to provide expert evaluation and management of eye conditions such as cataract, glaucoma, diabetes, age related macular degeneration, and pediatric ocular conditions. Additionally, at our midtown office, we offer laser vision correction surgery (LASIK) by Dr. Richard Davis and his vision correction team. Dr. Davis pioneered LASIK in the Midlands in 1997 and has consistently received the Bausch & Lomb “Center of Excellence” award. You can put your trust in the expertise of the staff and the superior technology in the vision correction department to pave the way to a brighter and clearer world through vision correction surgery.

Call the LASIK office to schedule a free screening exam 434-1550 or 800-922-1278 ext. 1550. Qualified vision correction candidates will suffer no “sticker shock” as we proudly offer one affordable price for all patients eligible for surgery with no tiered pricing for the latest advancements in the field. If you rely on glasses for vision correction, we have optical shops in both locations. Our opticians are Board Certified by the American Board of Opticianry and have over 33 years of combined experience. Our optical shops are equipped with a wide selection of quality frames, from “priced to sell” to popular designer name brands including Nautica, Coach, Guess, Anne Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Liz Claiborne and Vera Bradley. With our competitive prices you will surely find a frame to meet your budget as well as your style and all frames carry a 1-2 year warranty. We also have titanium and rimless frames and a great selection of frames with magnetic sun clips for your convenience. For avid contact lens wearers, allow our experienced physicians to find just the right quality lens with features suitable for your prescription, comfort, and lifestyle. We offer all major contact lens brands as well as Specialty lenses for the “hard to fit” prescription. The optical shops accept the State Health Plan and the Palmetto Health Alliance Vision Plan. We look forward to being your vision care specialist, call the office of your choice for more information or an appointment today.

How to select an Eye Doctor in Columbia SC

An eye doctor specializes in surgical and medical procedures regarding injuries to the eye, eye disease or complex vision problems. Normally an eye doctor, or ophthalmologist has an M.D. or D.O. degree.
Eye doctors in Columbia SC will usually be licensed by a state regulatory board and are highly qualified to identify and treat various eye conditions. Optometrists, or eye doctors are not Doctors of Medicine, however they are trained to detect various diseases and malformations of the eye including cataracts and glaucoma. Eye doctors cannot perform eye surgery to fix many of these problems, and often refer patients with more complex diseases of the eye to an ophthalmologist. Many eye doctors in Columbia SC work with patients that have conditions such as astigmatism, farsightedness and nearsightedness. Eye doctors in Columbia SC can prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses to improve vision and also recommend certain medications for simple disorders of the eye.