About us

Welcome to Aiken Ophthalmology, with over 25 years of experience, we proudly serve the eyecare, eyewear, and surgical needs of the CSRA (Central Savannah River Area).

Founded by Dr. Smith and Dr. Patheja in 2000, we recognized the importance of expanding our services to better serve our wonderful community. This led to the establishment of a full-time satellite location in North Augusta and our spacious 15,000 square foot facility in Aiken, which houses the region's only Ophthalmic Ambulatory Surgery Center.

In 2018, we were delighted to welcome Dr. Greer, one of the few Glaucoma Specialists in South Carolina, to our esteemed team. The following year, Dr. Potter, a native of North Augusta, joined us as well, prompting us to further expand our North Augusta facility to meet the growing demand for exceptional Ophthalmic care in the CSRA. When Dr. Smith retired in 2022, we gladly welcomed Dr.