Welcome Carolina Retina Center to Palmetto Retina Center! For Patients For Doctors CONTACT PRC About PRC HomeAbout PRC Our Vision of Patient-Centered Care We have a vision for the future of retinal treatment, but our focus is on your care. As the only specialized retina practice in central South Carolina, Palmetto Retina Center is committed to being a home for patient-centered treatment. How do we do that? By making exceptional retina care accessible to all. We operate from seven office locations, accept all forms of insurance, and connect patients to a team of dedicated, compassionate physicians. Founded in 2001, our practice provides medical and surgical care for disorders involving the retina, macula and vitreous, including even rare conditions, like retinal vein occlusion and geographic atrophy. We also have the only doctor in the area who treats retinopathy of prematurity, a condition affecting children. Patients from all over the state travel to our offices, because we strive to accommodate every situation, regardless of scheduling, disorder severity or financial constraints. Our Retina Specialists Our friendly and highly-skilled retina specialists are compassionate care providers— present and focused for their valued patients, while leaning into the future of retina care through ongoing education and research initiatives. Learn more about our team. A Legacy of Success in South Carolina Through our recent partnership with Carolina Retina Center, we are expanding our resources and capabilities to enhance the retinal care experience for patients throughout the state of South Carolina. Founded in 1992, Carolina Retina Center was the first retina-only practice in the Central South Carolina area. Before Carolina Retina Center opened, patients with retinal conditions had to travel as far as Georgia and North Carolina to receive the care they needed. Led by Dr. Jeffrey Gross and Dr. Barron Fishburne, Carolina Retina Center has established itself as a center of excellence and a beacon of exceptional care. A Future Built on Research Palmetto Retina Center is built on a passion for research and a desire to make innovative retinal treatments available to all patients. Our clinical research is tied directly to the care we provide, and has allowed us to offer you treatment options that are effective but not yet widely available. If you’re uninsured or seeking alternative treatments, our team can work with you to explore those options. 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