Columbia Eye
Ophthalmology • Lexington, SC
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
Columbia Eye Clinic, P.A. is a privately held, multi-location ophthalmology practice in the Midlands of South Carolina, offering comprehensive eye care with more than 100 years of experience. It operates three sites and employs a sizeable team led by American Academy of Ophthalmology–certified physicians, making it one of the region’s largest medical and surgical eye practices. The clinic emphasizes advanced treatment options and patient-centered care, supported by a large staff and affiliations with a broad network of providers. Key details: - Services: Comprehensive ophthalmology and eye care (medical and surgical) - Locations: Three Midlands locations in South Carolina - Leadership/credentials: Physicians AAO-certified - Contact: (803) 779-3070 - Online presence: columbiaeye.com; modest web traffic with 4,512 monthly visits - Focus for patients: Long-standing commitment to advanced treatments and patient-centered eye care in Lexington area context (as part of the Midlands footprint)
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Insurance & Payment
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Current Offers
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FAQs
Do you offer cataract surgery options?
Yes, with the latest advancements in lens implants and procedures to customize for each patient.
Do you perform comprehensive eye exams?
Yes, including vision testing and contact lens exams.
Awards & Accreditations
Photos
Photos published by Columbia Eye showing the ophthalmology practice in Lexington, SC.
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (aggregating Google reviews): 4.8/5 (aggregate rating across thousands of reviews) (1,800-2,000+ reviews depending on the specific profile)
- WebMD: 2 stars (2 reviews)
Patients praise
- High quality of medical care from physicians
- Successful surgical outcomes, including cataract removal
- Friendly and professional staff in clinical encounters
- Practice-reported survey data indicating high patient satisfaction with customer service metrics (politeness, helpfulness)
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments
- Poor communication regarding appointment cancellations or rescheduling
- Negative interactions with scheduling or front-office staff
- Dissatisfaction with billing and perceived pressure to undergo surgery
"This was brutal. I drove 1.5 hours for this appointment... they called 25 minutes before the appointment to cancel... The scheduler was rude, diffident, and totally unhelpful."
- Birdeye/Google Review"I am giving two stars because my cataract removal surgery was successful and Dr. Crosswell was very professional and caring during that surgery. I was in the Lexington office yesterday... waited over an hour and a half."
- WebMD Review"The results showed over 98 percent of patients rating the customer service they received as positive. We attribute the high marks to our patient-focused philosophy of care."
- Columbia Eye Clinic Official WebsiteSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Philip H. Scharper, M.D., J.D. Joins Columbia Eye - Columbia Eye - Mar 2, 2026
- New doctor joins Columbia Eye – The Northeast News - Mar 26, 2026
- New doctor joins Columbia Eye – Cayce-West Columbia News - Mar 26, 2026
- New doctor joins Columbia Eye – New Irmo News - Mar 26, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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