Welcome Carolina Retina Center to Palmetto Retina Center! For Patients For Doctors CONTACT PRC John F. Payne, M.D. HomeOur PhysiciansJohn F. Payne, M.D. John F. Payne, M.D. Dr. Payne was raised in the upstate of South Carolina and received his Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry at Clemson University. He then earned his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC, where he was a leader of several organizations and also a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed his ophthalmology residency and fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery from Emory University in Atlanta, GA. While at Emory, he also served as the chief resident of ophthalmology from 2009-2010. Dr. Payne specializes in the treatment of vitreous and retinal diseases. He has published numerous manuscripts for top ophthalmic journals and has presented his scientific research at many national meetings. He is dedicated to the advancement of new treatments for retinal diseases through his involvement with clinical trials for the newest therapies for age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal vein occlusions. Dr. Payne is a board-certified ophthalmologist and an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Retina Specialists, The Retina Society, and the South Carolina Ophthalmology Society. He spends most of his spare time with his wife and three children and enjoys coaching soccer, fishing, reading, and serving in various capacities within their church. 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