Columbia Eye

Ophthalmology • Lexington, SC

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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 - 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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Clinic Type

Ophthalmology

Address

Four locations in the Midlands (Columbia Eye locations unspecified in text)

Phone

(803) 779-3070

Email

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Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://columbiaeye.com/

Services Offered

comprehensive eye exams
vision testing
contact lens exams
ophthalmic surgery
cataract surgery
refractive surgery
lens implants
glasses
contact lenses
eye care services for nearsightedness/farsightedness/astigmatism/age-related focus issues
vitreoretinal diseases and surgery

Technology & Equipment

glasses
contact lenses
lens implants
refractive surgery
polished surgical techniques (implied)

Team

Derek L. Barker, M.D., MD — Doctor
Stephen A. Cross, M.D., MD — Doctor
Edward G. Crosswell, M.D., MD — Doctor
H. Holland Crosswell III, M.D., MD — Doctor
Derrick A. Huey, MD — Doctor
William A. Johnson Jr., M.D., MD — Doctor
Sarah Lee, M.D., MD — Doctor
Edward G. Mintz, M.D., MD — Doctor
R. Mitchell Newman Jr., M.D., MD — Doctor
Joshua Nunn, M.D., MD — Doctor
Molly K. Palmer, O.D., OD — Optometrist
Nicolette Ruta, O.D., OD — Optometrist
Philip H. Scharper Jr., M.D., J.D., MD, JD — Doctor
Jake Weiss, O.D., OD — Optometrist
Garner J. Wild, M.D., MD — Doctor

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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Current Offers

50 OFF POLARIZED SUNS — $0 (expires May 2026)

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

Best Ophthalmic Ambulatory Surgery Center (Columbia Eye Surgery Center)
High performing ophthalmic ambulatory surgery center by U.S. News & World Report (second year)

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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 Website

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].