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Tyler J. Thornton OD

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279 Patient Ratings

Read 63 Patient Reviews

Eye Care

Optometry

279 Patient Ratings

Read 63 Patient Reviews

Areas Served

West Columbia

New Patient Appointments

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(803) 314-9760

Areas Served

West Columbia

New Patient Appointments

Call for Availability

(803) 314-9760

Current Patients

(803) 314-9760

Schedule appointments, view lab results, refill prescriptions and more.

Billing and Insurance

Our doctors are in-network with many insurance plans.
Accepted Insurance

Where Dr. Thornton Practices

Lexington Health Eye Care Associates

2728 Sunset Blvd (HWY 378) Suite 106 West Columbia, SC 29169 Google Maps

Dr. Thornton's Education

Medical School

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Externships

Family Health Center of Worcester, Atlantic Family Eye Care, Cheyenne Veteran Affairs Medical Center, The Brown Center, The Villages Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic

Patient Reviews

Ratings and reviews are based on third-party surveys carried out by Press Ganey.
Average Rating: 4.8

August 25, 2026

I did not feel heard about my issue , I felt rushed, and very dismissive from the doctor and the nurse.
August 20, 2026

Everything was straight forward and to the point. My treatment was successful and thorough. It just went great and couldn't have been any better.
August 19, 2026

Dr. Thornton is awesome!!!
August 19, 2026

Loved the provider I saw.
August 16, 2026

Entire experience was very positive. Those I had contact with were friendly and very professional!!! Did not try to rush me through anything. Positive experience. Thankful.
August 8, 2026

Thanks
August 8, 2026

Dr. Thornton did a wonder job during my visit…
August 7, 2026

Good experience with provider.
August 5, 2026

Dr. Thornton was excellent
August 1, 2026

Very professional and explained everything to me and about my options.
July 31, 2026

Dr. Thornton and his staff are incredible! The assistant was particularly competent and explained everything very well!
July 30, 2026

My mom is 94 years old. Doctor Tyler Thornton Was excellent in his care for my mom. He is an exceptional Eye Doctor. Friendly and really care about his patients. Very Patient and attentive to detail. Many doctors can learn from him on how to show concern, care, and patience with the elderly patients. Thank you Doctor Tyler. It shows who you are as a person, and not just holding the title in your profession. I will be seeing you again.
July 30, 2026

I was very pleased with my visit. The efficiency and the friendly atmosphere was top notch.
July 22, 2026

Very good visit, everyone was very professional!
July 22, 2026

Everyone was amazing.
July 20, 2026

The eye doctor i saw was fabulous. Very professional and knowledgeable. Answered all my questions.
July 20, 2026

OUTSTANDING ❤️
July 19, 2026

Very Friendly and professional. Very caring with my concerns
July 11, 2026

Dr. Thornton and his staff are very friendly and caring. I had a great experience.
July 1, 2026

The doctor was very patient, thank very much
June 30, 2026

Everyone was very friendly. The service was prompt and excellent. A great doctor and his team.
June 27, 2026

Staff and Dr. Tyler Thornton were wonderful thanks
June 26, 2026

Los felicito excelente atención English translation: I extend my compliments to you all. Excellent care.
June 25, 2026

Very professional
June 23, 2026

Very concerned and professional about my options of care Dr. Tyler Thornton
June 20, 2026

Both the staff and the doctor were excellent and friendly. Great, easy experience.
June 17, 2026

I am glad my insurance suggested for me to go there. The person who helped set up my apt was really nice. The assistant and the doctor were gteat.
June 9, 2026

A wonderful first visit!
June 6, 2026

Thorough exam. Excellent provider
June 6, 2026

Very first time visiting an eye doctor was very nervous and my doctor made complete sense of what my issue were and took very good care of me thank you Dr. Thorton
June 6, 2026

Absolutely the best experience in every way,
June 4, 2026

Overall the quality of care was excellent. No complaints.
June 3, 2026

Excellent! I was very impressed!
June 3, 2026

Everything was excellent
May 31, 2026

I have already recommended y'all to someone.
May 29, 2026

Very nice people, very professional
May 28, 2026

Great people
May 22, 2026

Thank you for seeing me so quickly [...]
May 18, 2026

Outstanding customer service by everyone involved.
May 13, 2026

I was pleased with the care.
May 10, 2026

He was very personable and efficient. Did not make me feel rushed.
May 8, 2026

Excellent
May 3, 2026

Great interactions. I felt at ease
April 30, 2026

I was able to get in quickly for a problem visit.
April 26, 2026

Very nice Practice.
April 24, 2026

Loved the experience everyone was amazing.
April 16, 2026

I like my Dr very good experience
April 15, 2026

Dr. Tyler is the best
April 6, 2026

Fantastic visit. Staff was very courteous, and Dr Thornton was awesome!
April 6, 2026

Everything was excellent, the doctor was great
March 19, 2026

Love this eye care clinic !!!!! Very pleased with Dr Thornton and team services. They were excellent and professional and caring , patient, personable and polite. This is my favorite eye clinic I have ever been to!
March 17, 2026

All done with highly skilled professional doctors and nurses I feel much better about my upcoming procedure.
March 14, 2026

Already recommended Dr Thornton to friends and family.
March 13, 2026

Could not be more pleased with this initial appt. Everything was truly professional. The fact that MyChart is used is a huge plus. I can review the Dr’s comments. He shared his observations with my Primary care Provider, and my prescriptions are available to me
March 11, 2026

Excellent care from doctor and nurse. Only reason for neutral answers is because no treatment was needed definitely recommend to family and friends
March 7, 2026

Dr. Thorton was very thorough!
March 7, 2026

Very helpful and willing to answer all my questions. Would recommend to anyone
February 25, 2026

The optometrists were very considerate and knowledgeable! The man who actually helped me pick glasses was amazing as well!
February 23, 2026

Nice and professional
February 21, 2026

Excellent service in and out just what I want.
February 20, 2026

Dr. Thornton was very nice and did a thorough exam. I appreciate his explanation of my problem and look forward to my next visit. The young lady who first did a basic exam was very sweet and she, also, was excellent with teaching me about some concerns. I wish I could remember her name. But she and Dr Thornton were both fantastic! I have two sons. Both wear glasses. I will definitely bring them both to Dr Thornton, as well!
February 15, 2026

Dr Thornton and his assistant are great
February 6, 2026

Treated very well!

About Dr. Thornton

Tyler J. Thornton, OD, provides comprehensive optometric care.

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Expertise

Dr. Thornton has nearly 10 years of experience and has specific interests in contact lenses and visual system education. He most recently cared for patients at Eye Associates of Columbia in South Carolina, providing a full range of optometry services to include refractions, contact lens fittings, cataract and LASIK co-management, annual diabetes exams and Plaquenil® exams, as well as treatment of eye infections, dry eyes and ocular foreign body removal.

Background

Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, Dr. Thornton graduated cum laude from Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina, with a bachelor’s degree in bioengineering. He then attended Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences School of Optometry in Worcester, earning a Doctor of Optometry. Continuing his training, Dr. Thornton completed several externships, gaining extensive experience caring for a variety of patient populations. At Family Health Center of Worcester, he attended to the visual needs of the underprivileged community and learned more about working with veterans at Veterans Affairs hospitals in Wyoming and Florida.