Eye Associates of Columbia

Independent Doctor of Optometry
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Eye Associates of Columbia includes a team of highly skilled professionals trained to provide you with the best quality eye care in Columbia in a comfortable atmosphere. The needs of our patients are our top priority. Our commitment to your experi...
Eye Associates of Columbia includes a team of highly skilled professionals trained to provide you with the best quality eye care in Columbia in a comfortable atmosphere. The needs of our patients are our top priority. Our commitment to your experience and care goes beyond investing in the most current technology and instrumentation; we hold our doctors and staff to a high standard through continuing education and frequent training. With locations in the Columbiana Centre Mall and the Villages at Sandhills, we offer convenient, comprehensive treatment for all of your vision needs. We are dedicated to a better quality of life for you, your family, and your community. From the latest technology to superior patient care, we specialize in contact lens fittings, the treatment and management of eye disease, eye infections, annual eye exams and more.
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Services
  • Contact Lens Examination
  • Contact Lens Fittings
  • Online Scheduling
  • Same Day Exams
  • Walk-in Exams
  • Clarifye - Digital eye exam that shows you more
  • Digital Retinal Imaging
  • Pediatrics
  • Medical Eye Exams
  • Computer Vision
Exam Fees
  • Eye Exam Starting Fee $90.00 Includes Dilation
  • Contact Lens Starting Fee $55.00 Includes Fitting Fee
  • Retinal Imaging Fee $39.00
Insurance/Discount Plans
We accept most insurances, including:
  • EyeMed
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Community Eye Care
  • Davis
  • EyeMed
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Community Eye Care
  • Davis
  • Medicare
  • Physicians Eyecare Plan
  • Spectera
  • Superior
  • TriCare
Payment Types
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Discover
  • American Express
  • Applepay
  • Care Card
  • Cash (No Checks Accepted)
Languages
  • English
  • Spanish
Location
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Eye Associates of Columbia
470 Town Center Pl
B125
Columbia, South Carolina 29229
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Phone:
(803) 636-2016
(803) 636-2016
Fax:
(803) 865-1451
(803) 865-1451

Hours

Day of the WeekHours
Mon10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tue10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wed10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thu10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Fri10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sat9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sun12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Hours

Day of the WeekHours
Monday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
About Us
Eye Associates of Columbia is the local eye doctor to see for all of your eye care needs in Columbia, SC. As your local Columbia optometrist, Eye Associates of Columbia can help diagnose, treat, and detect subtle changes in your eyes year over year. Come visit our offices at 470 Town Center Pl Columbia, SC 29229 and let us help you see and look your best. Our doctors are here to provide the professional eye care near you, to guarantee you have the clearest vision. Call today to schedule an appointment for your annual eye exam.
Dr. Erin Walsh
Dr. Walsh is an aspiring optometrist who specializes in primary and medical optometry. In her spare time she enjoys working out, traveling and watching college football.
Education
  • Graduated from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Science Majoring in Biology and Minoring in Chemistry
Experience
  • Graduated with honors from Nova Southeastern University with a Doctorate of Optometry
  • Membership in SCOPA
  • AOA
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Dr. Bradley Powers
Soft and Specialty Contact lenses such as RGPs/Sclerals/Hybrids Sclerals. Ocular disease and Dry Eye Dr. Powers is an avid outdoorsman and foodie. Outside of the office Dr. Powers can often be found mountain biking, rock climbing, surfing or enjoying Brunch and Food Trucks with Friends.
Education
  • Dr. Powers earned a B.S. in Biology from Lyon College in Batesville, Arkansas, he then attended Salus University outside of Philadelphia, PA where he graduated with his Doctorate of Optometry (O.D.)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I see an optometrist?
When should I see an optometrist?
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You should see an optometrist once a year whether or not you believe you need vision correction. An annual eye exam can detect not only eye diseases but also other diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure. Schedule your eye exam today.
What should I bring to my eye exam?
What should I bring to my eye exam?
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You should bring your vision insurance and medical insurance information to your eye exam. If you currently wear any prescription lenses, bring your eyeglasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses. You should also bring any and all questions you may have. Contact your optometrist if you have specific questions about any additional items you think you may need to bring to your eye exam.
How do I know if my child needs glasses?
How do I know if my child needs glasses?
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Taking your child to an optometrist for an eye exam is the best way to learn if your child needs glasses. Many children who need glasses aren’t aware that they do. Signs of vision problems in children include sitting too close to the television, squinting, sensitivity to light, difficulty with eye-hand coordination, and avoiding visual activities like reading and drawing. To see if your child needs glasses, schedule your child’s eye exam today.
How does my vision change with age?
How does my vision change with age?
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Changes in vision that occur with age include reduced pupil size, dry eyes, loss of peripheral vision, decreased color vision, and vitreous detachment. The most common vision problem that comes with age is presbyopia, which is the normal and unavoidable age-related loss of focusing ability. Different types of lenses can provide help for presbyopia. The risk of developing cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy increases with age too. Your optometrist will discuss any age-related vision problems you’re experiencing at your next annual eye exam.
Who can wear contact lenses?
Who can wear contact lenses?
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Nearly anyone who needs vision correction can wear contact lenses. Contact lenses can provide vision correction for people with nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, or a combination of these issues. Finding the perfect lens for you is sometimes a process of trial and error. All of the lens parameters can be finalized only after you’ve worn the successful combination. Schedule an eye exam to talk with your optometrist about whether contact lenses would be a good vision correction option for you.
What conditions can an optometrist treat?
What conditions can an optometrist treat?
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An optometrist can treat vision problems like myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism. An optometrist also often treats common eye problems like dry eye syndrome and eye infections. An optometrist can also treat chronic eye diseases such as glaucoma. Optometrists are trained to detect and diagnose all eye problems and eye diseases. Schedule an eye exam today if you are experiencing any problems with your eyes or your vision.
What is involved in an eye exam?
What is involved in an eye exam?
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An eye exam involves a series of simple but comprehensive tests that allow your optometrist to assess your vision and your eye health. Your optometrist will discuss the results of your eye exam with you and determine the right prescription to help you to see your best.
Why should I get an eye exam?
Why should I get an eye exam?
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An annual eye exam involves more than just updating your glasses or contact prescription. A comprehensive eye exam can also detect eye health issues as well as general health problems. Conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure can be detected in early stages through an eye exam, and this can result in early treatment. Schedule your annual eye exam today.
What is a refraction test?
What is a refraction test?
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Your optometrist uses a refraction test to determine your exact eyeglasses prescription. Through showing you a series of lens choices through a device called a phoropter, your optometrist determines the amount of nearsightedness, farsightedness, and/or astigmatism that you have and the lenses needed to correct these vision problems.
How does an optometrist test my eyes?
How does an optometrist test my eyes?
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An optometrist uses several tests and tools to evaluate your eye health and your vision. Your eye exam usually will include a glaucoma test, a retinal screening, a visual field screening, an extraocular muscle test, and a refraction test. The results of these screenings and tests help your optometrist evaluate your vision and overall eye health.
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We focus on your eyes, but we are also committed to your overall health. The CLARIFYE digital eye exam provides an advanced and precise eye care experience for your best vision, can pinpoint changes in your eye health over time, and can tailor prescriptions for day and night. This state-of-the-art digital eye exam technology can also help me diagnose health problems like diabetes and glaucoma. Your visits will be different from now on. CLARIFYE helps reduce the ‘which is better 1 or 2’ guesswork of traditional eye exam methods for most patients. CLARIFYE maps the unique fingerprint of your eyes, and you will leave knowing you have a precisely pinpointed, customized prescription and a new insight into your health.
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