Customized vision care center. With full service optical. Provides exams for eye disease, glasses and contact lenses."
09/03/2025
We’re thrilled to announce the OptiLift Launch Party!
Join us as we celebrate the official launch of OptiLift—a non-surgical treatment using dynamic muscle stimulation and radiofrequency technology to restore eyelid tightness. ✨
📅 October 3, 2025
📍 2914 Dreher Shoals Road
Suite A, Columbia, SC 29212
⏰ 1-4 PM
Come enjoy great company, refreshments, and a first look at OptiLift in action. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
09/01/2025
08/26/2025
Whether you’re SEEING garnet or orange, make sure you’re SEEING it clearly this season! 👓🏈
08/04/2025
CHICKEN DANCE 🐓🐔 Got her good!
08/04/2025
We hope everyone has a great school year! Come see us for your new glasses - NEW YEAR, NEW SPECS 🥸
07/22/2025
❕Our OptiLift has arrived!❕
The OptiLift is a non-invasive treatment that focuses on addressing lower eyelid laxity and impaired blinking, which can contribute to dry eye symptoms.
Please call us at (803) 233-1774 with any questions you may have. 👀
07/15/2025
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07/04/2025
We will be closed in observance of Independence Day. Wishing everyone a safe and joyful celebration with friends and family!
Remember to wear your sunnies! 🕶️
07/01/2025
Today marks 7 years of Eyes on the Lake! Thank you to our wonderful patients for your support 👓
06/24/2025
We will be welcoming the OptiLift to our office very soon!
Please call us at (803) 233-1774 with any questions 😃
06/06/2025
😎 TIPS FROM THE DOC! ☀️
Wearing sunglasses is essential for protecting our eyes from harmful UV rays.
Perks of wearing sunglasses during outdoor activities include:
🕶️GLARE REDUCTION
🕶️UV PROTECTION
🕶️REDUCED EYE STRAIN
🕶️LONG TERM EYE HEALTH
🕶️STYLE
Come see us for your next pair of new sunnies! ☀️
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Dr. Matthew Daniels is an Optometrist in Columbia, SC providing complete eye care services for Columbia and the surrounding communities.
Born in St. Petersburg, Florida, Dr. Daniels, received his bachelor's degree from The University of Central Florida and his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis Tennessee. He received exemplary marks for his clinical skills and was a member of Beta Sigma Kappa, an International Optometric Honor Society. Dr. Daniels successfully completed his clinical internships at The Eye Center in Memphis, Tennessee, focusing on primary care and contact lenses and at the Naval Health Clinic New England in Newport Rhode Island focusing on ocular disease treatment and management. He moved to Columbia in 2010.
As a therapeutically licensed Optometrist, Dr. Daniels provides exams for glasses and contacts. He is also well qualified to diagnose and treat disorders that affect the eye or vision. With this background, Dr. Daniels is trained to recognize a range of health issues; such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetes and hypertension.
Dr. Daniels is the past president of The Midlands Optometric Society, a member of The American Optometric Society and has represented the state of South Carolina at the Optometry advocacy conference in Washington DC.
Dr. Daniels is married to his beautiful wife Aston, and together they have two amazing boys, Luca and Finn. He is an avid sports fan and enjoys working out and spending time with his family.