For Patients For Doctors CONTACT PRC Our Vision of Care, Focused on You Palmetto Retina Center is focused on retinal care in South Carolina. For Patients Our patients come first. As a specialized retina practice, we offer timely and compassionate care from seven locations in the Palmetto State. For Doctors Referral relationships are central to our practice, and we prioritize retinal care for your patients, day and night. Specialized Retinal Care in South Carolina Palmetto Retina Center is the only specialized retina practice in central South Carolina, where we provide the highest quality medical and surgical care for patients with serious retina conditions. We operate out of seven locations, accept all forms of insurance, and provide exceptional care from a dedicated team of physicians. Diabetic Retinopathy Macular Degeneration Vein Occlusions Flashes & Floaters Retinal Tears & Detachments Macular Hole & Macular Pucker VIEW ALL CONDITIONS Why Should You Choose a Practice Dedicated to Retina & Macula Care? WHY CHOOSE PRC Welcome to Palmetto Retina Center The core mission at Palmetto Retina Center is to preserve your sight using the best retina therapies and surgical techniques available. That’s why we’re committed to education and research that improves our local communities and national treatment standards. From our investment in research to our fellowship with Prisma Health and the University of South Carolina, our focus is always on putting patients first in the pursuit of superior retinal care. 130 YEARS OF COMBINED EXPERIENCE 14K+ OPERATIONS PERFORMED 150 CLINICAL TRIALS PARTICIPATED 7 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS Memberships and Affiliations “Best group of medical professionals. Very kind, friendly and helpful!” “I feel confident in the plan of care and treatment I receive.” “Everyone is so caring and concerned with the patients' welfare.” “I appreciate everything the staff did to make me feel comfortable and safe.” Our Retina Specialists Our friendly and highly-skilled retina specialists are doctors, educators and researchers, each with a deep commitment to providing compassionate patient care and advancing clinical research. Stephen Hypes, D.O. Retina Specialist David L. Johnson, M.D. Retina Specialist John F. Payne, M.D. Retina Specialist VIEW ALL PHYSICIANS A Team of Experts: Experience You Can Trust REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT Research & Clinical Trials As the largest retina research center in South Carolina, Palmetto Retina Center has participated in over 100 clinical trials — and counting — to help find new and improved retina care treatments. We’re able to offer our patients access to emerging treatment options beyond the current standard of care. LEARN MORE Retina Consultants of America Palmetto Retina Center is part of Retina Consultants of America, a network of leading retinal care and research practices in the United States. Together, we’re shaping the future of retinal and macula care and offering state of the art treatment options. LEARN MORE Blog and News Keep up with the latest news, updates, and announcements from PRC. NOVEMBER 16, 2021 How Diabetes Affects the Retina AUGUST 17, 2021 Welcome Carolina Retina Center to Palmetto Retina Center JULY 30, 2021 All Things Retina: The Part of the Eye That Makes Vision Possible JULY 30, 2021 Eye Care Myths and Facts READ MORE FROM OUR BLOG Our Locations VIEW ALL LOCATIONS We've Partnered with Carolina Retina Center Carolina Retina Center has joined Palmetto Retina Center to enhance patient care and research for those we serve in Central South Carolina. Learn More Translate site to: English and Español. Language: EN Call: (803) 931-0077 Toll-free: (888) 931-0077 Business Hours Monday-Friday: 8:00am to 5pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed Patient Portal Make a Payment West Columbia More Info Downtown Columbia More Info NE Columbia More Info Orangeburg More Info Sumter More Info Florence More Info Aiken More Info PHYSICIANS W. Lloyd Clark, M.D. Barron C. Fishburne, M.D. Jeffrey G. Gross, M.D., FASRS Stephen Hypes, D.O. David L. Johnson, M.D. John F. Payne, M.D. John A. Wells, III, M.D. CONDITIONS Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Diabetic Retinopathy Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion Central Retinal Vein Occlusion Retinal Tears & Detachments Macular Hole Epiretinal Membrane Flashes and Floaters WHY PRC OUR PHYSICIANS RETINAL CARE TREATMENT RESEARCH PATIENT SUPPORT The Leading Retina Center in South Carolina Palmetto Retina Center is the largest retina-only ophthalmology practice in South Carolina, with seven office locations in Columbia, West Columbia, Northeast Columbia, Orangeburg, Sumter, Aiken, and Florence. Our retina specialists and surgeons provide state-of-the-art diagnostic care and treatment for all retinal conditions, including macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears and detachments, macular holes, macular puckers (epiretinal membranes), uveitis, and more. We also treat pediatric retinal conditions (retinopathy of prematurity, retinitis pigmentosa, retinoschisis, etc.). Our standard-of-care treatments include vitrectomy, scleral buckle, and eye injections (Avastin, Eylea, and Lucentis). We are also actively involved in retinal research and offer our patients access to many cutting-edge clinical trials to help develop new standards of care. FOLLOW PRC © 2021 Palmetto Retina Center, PLLCPrivacy PolicySitemapAccessibilityNotice of Privacy PracticesDesign by IV Interactive