Palmetto Ophthalmology Associates

Palmetto Ophthalmology Associates Palmetto Ophthalmology Associates is dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized health care for our patients.

Our ophthalmology and optometry practice provides comprehensive and specialized eye care. Palmetto Ophthalmology’s offices are in Lexington, SC and Leesville, SC, and we see patients from the Columbia area and throughout South Carolina. Our physicians are among the most well-trained and compassionate eye doctors in the state. We provide exceptional eye care with a focus on building lasting relatio

nships with our patients and we hope each patient has a pleasant and positive experience with us. Our practice utilizes the latest advances in medicine, combined with state-of-the-art equipment and technique. We provide routine eye exams, eyeglasses and contact lens fittings, and management of acute and chronic eye disease. We also perform a wide variety of surgical procedures, including cataract surgery, premium intraocular lens implantion, micro-incisional glaucoma surgery, glaucoma laser treatment, and cornea transplant procedures (DMEK, DSAEK, PK). Please call us today to learn more about the services we provide and to schedule an appointment at one of our locations:

340 West Butler Street
Lexington, SC 29072
803-359-8777

121 Main Street
Leesville, SC 29070
803-532-3203

04/23/2026

📢 Office Closure Notice 📢

Our Lexington office will be closed from April 27, 2026 through May 1, 2026 due to scheduled renovations. Our Lexington office with reopen on May 4th, 2026.

During this time, our Irmo and Leesville offices will remain open and available to assist you with your needs.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Irmo office (803) 781-7950 or our Leesville office (803) 532-3203.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you back to an improved space soon!

03/10/2026

👁 Ophthalmic Technician – Join Our Team at Palmetto Ophthalmology Associates

Willing to Train the Right Candidate

🌟 About Us
We’re a close‑knit, family‑oriented team that truly enjoys working together. Our clinic is fast‑paced, meaningful, and full of moments that remind us why patient care matters. We support each other, we laugh together, and we take pride in doing things the right way.

👓 About the Position
As an Ophthalmic Technician, you’ll play a key role in supporting our physicians and ensuring an excellent patient experience. No experience? No problem — we’re willing to train a motivated, personable candidate with a great attitude.

What You’ll Do
• Assist with patient workups and diagnostic testing
• Support physicians during exams and procedures
• Help maintain smooth clinic flow
• Provide friendly, compassionate patient interaction
• Contribute to a positive, team‑focused environment

⭐ What We’re Looking For
• Motivated and eager to learn
• Personable with a positive attitude
• Team‑oriented and dependable
• Strong communication skills
• Interest in patient care and healthcare growth

💼 What We Offer
We believe in taking care of the people who take care of our patients. Our benefits include:
• Competitive compensation
• Great benefits package
• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• A genuinely supportive, family‑oriented team
• A workplace where your work feels meaningful every day

📩 How to Apply
If you’re looking for a place where you can grow, feel supported, and make a real difference for patients, we’d love to meet you.

Please send resume to rwakeman@palmettoophthalmology.com

We love helping you see the ones you love clearly.Eye care is our love language. 💗 Schedule your exam and keep your visi...
02/17/2026

We love helping you see the ones you love clearly.
Eye care is our love language. 💗 Schedule your exam and keep your vision crystal clear!

Happy belated Valentine’s Day from all of us! 💕👓

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! 🎃 👻
Some of our staff have had the best time creating some funky pumpkins! Let us know which one you like the best 👻

10/21/2025

Our Irmo location will be closed all day on Thursday, October 23rd and open until 12:00pm on Friday, October 24th.

If you have an eye emergency please call (803)359-8777.

10/03/2025

The Optical shop in our Irmo location will be open until 12:00pm on 10/06/2025, 10/09/2025, 11/03/2025, 11/06/2025 and every Friday, beginning on 10/10/2025.

10/03/2025

Our practice is continuing to grow and we are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team! ***Experience is not required***
🤓 Full-time Medical Receptionist 🤓
Start Date: Immediately
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Answer and direct calls in a professional, friendly manner
• Take accurate messages and deliver them to the appropriate party as soon as possible
• Perform data entry of new patient profiles and update existing ones in the database
• Ability to operate standard office equipment
• Receive and process payments
• Schedule appointments
• Filing, sort and distribute faxes and mail
• Perform other duties as assigned
Position Requirements:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking skills with ability to prioritize work flow according to immediate demands in a fast-paced environment
• Must maintain confidentiality of patient care and records
• Great customer service skills
• Attention to detail
• Enthusiastic
• Reliable transportation as we do have three locations (Irmo, Lexington and Batesburg-Leesville)
The ideal candidate is capable of prioritizing patient care while effectively multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
Pay for this position will be based on individual experience. Please email resume to poa340manager@gmail.com

06/16/2025

Starting 6/18 our Irmo office will be closed every Wednesday until 9/17. If you have an eye emergency please call 803-781-7950.

06/16/2025

Our Irmo office is closed 6/16 and 6/19. If you have an eye emergency, please call 803-781-7950.

05/23/2025

Our Lexington office is closing at 1:00 today. If you have an emergency please call 803-359-8777.

02/02/2025

Our Leesville office will be closed 2/3/25. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have an eye emergency please call 803-359-8777

01/22/2025

For the safety of our patients and employees, we have decided to keep the Lexington location closed for today.
If you have an eye emergency please call 803-359-8777

Address

Lexington, SC
29072

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18033598777

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