The 20 Best Cataract Doctors Near Me in Columbia, SC

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 43 doctor with experience in Cataract near Columbia, SC. Of these, 16 are Advanced, 14 are Experienced and 13 are Distinguished.

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43 providers found
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Columbia Eye Clinic, PA

    1920 Pickens Street, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Edward Mintz is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Mintz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Nearsightedness. Dr. Mintz is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Mintz is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Columbia Eye Clinic, PA

    1920 Pickens Street, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joshua Nunn is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Nunn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Nearsightedness, Astigmatism, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Nunn is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Columbia Eye Clinic, PA

    1920 Pickens Street, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Johnson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Johnson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Presbyopia. Dr. Johnson is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Columbia Eye Clinic, PA

    1920 Pickens Street, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    R Newman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Newman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Presbyopia, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Meibomianitis. Dr. Newman is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Newman is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Columbia Eye Clinic, PA

    1920 Pickens Street, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Edward Crosswell is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Crosswell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Entropion, Blocked Tear Duct, Cataract, and Chalazion. Dr. Crosswell is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Crosswell is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Columbia Eye Clinic, PA

    1920 Pickens Street, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Garner Wild is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Wild is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Presbyopia, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Glaucoma. Dr. Wild is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Wild is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Columbia Eye Clinic, PA

    1920 Pickens Street, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Derrick Huey is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Huey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. Dr. Huey is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Huey is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    The Eye Center, P.A.

    1655 Bernardin Avenue, Suite 100, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Clary is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Clary is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Clary is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Clary is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Columbia Eye Clinic, PA

    1920 Pickens Street, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Cross is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Cross is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Keratoconus, Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, and Neurotrophic Keratitis. Dr. Cross is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Columbia Eye Clinic, PA

    1920 Pickens Street, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jae Lee is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Presbyopia, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Cataract. Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Physicians And Surgeons Of Columbia

    601 Taylor St, Suite A, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stacy Story is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Story is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Story is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology and American Osteopathic Board Of Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology. Dr. Story is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Physicians And Surgeons Of Columbia

    601 Taylor St, Suite A, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Caleb Story is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Story is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Eyelid Bump, Meibomianitis, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Story is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    The Eye Center, P.A.

    1655 Bernardin Avenue, Suite 100, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Huff is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Huff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Interstitial Keratitis, and Fuchs Dystrophy. Dr. Huff is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Huff is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    The Eye Center, P.A.

    1655 Bernardin Avenue, Suite 100, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lucas Platt is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Platt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Interstitial Keratitis, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Platt is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Platt is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Bryan Eye Clinic, PA

    3600 Forest Drive, Suite 201, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Beau Bryan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Bryan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Leber Congenital Amaurosis, and Sorsby Fundus Dystrophy. Dr. Bryan is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Bryan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Palmetto Retina Center–West Columbia

    124 Sunset Court, 
    West Columbia, SC 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Will is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Will is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Geographic Atrophy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Will is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Columbia Eye Clinic, PA

    1920 Pickens Street, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Derek Barker is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Barker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Geographic Atrophy. Dr. Barker is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Barker is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Columbia Eye Surgery Center

    1920 Pickens St, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hal Crosswell is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Crosswell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Interstitial Keratitis.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    The Eye Center, P.A.

    1655 Bernardin Avenue, Suite 100, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ryan Mercer is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Mercer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Neurotrophic Keratitis. Dr. Mercer is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Mercer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Prisma Health Ophthalmology – 4 Med Park

    4 Medical Park Road, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adam Pearlman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Pearlman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Neuroretinitis, Uveitis, and Cataract. Dr. Pearlman is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Pearlman is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Cataract?

    A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye.

    When should I see a Cataract doctor near Columbia, SC?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Cataract doctor near Columbia, SC?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Cataract doctors near Columbia, SC?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Cataract doctors near Columbia, SC?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Cataract doctor near Columbia, SC?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Cataract doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cataract doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Cataract doctor near Columbia, SC?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Cataract doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Cataract doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Cataract doctors near Columbia, SC?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Cataract doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Cataract doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cataract doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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