Carolina Vision Associates

Carolina Vision Associates We believe good vision is more than just seeing 20/20. It is seeing without effort. Our goal is to e Two years later, in 1993, our Inman office opened.

4 Locations:
SPARTANBURG
180 North Dean Street
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 583-3125

GAFFNEY
1506A N. Limestone Street
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 489-2016

INMAN
43 North Main Street
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 472-3380

WOODRUFF
363 East Georgia Street
Woodruff, SC 29388
(864) 476-8322

Carolina Vision Associates’ history in Spartanburg goes back nearly 100 years. We are currently the lar

gest primary eyecare provider in the upstate with locations in Spartanburg, Gaffney, Inman and Woodruff.Dr. Jay Shelley joined Dr. A.W. “Skeets” Biber in Spartanburg in 1979. Dr. Biber’s grandfather fit lenses in the back of a jewelry store downtown on Morgan Square. His father took over that practice and eventually it passed to his son who partnered with Dr. Shelley. The Gaffney location was opened in 1991 when Dr. Shelley joined Turner Opticians. In 1997, our Woodruff office became part of Carolina Vision Associates when Dr. Sprouse, a Spartanburg native, joined the practice.In 1992 Dr. Fern Powell came back to her hometown of Spartanburg to assist Dr. Shelley with his expanding practice. Dr. Michael Younger joined in 1995 as the practice was continuing to grow, and his wife, Dr. Stephanie Younger, became part of the team in 2004. Gaffney native Dr. Malissa Mathis began seeing patients at our Gaffney location in 1998 soon after she completed optometry school. Our newest addition is Dr. Rachelle Penka, who has been with the practice since 2008.All Carolina Vision Associates' optometrists are board certified and licensed to examine, diagnose, treat and manage diseases, injuries and disorders of the visual system, the eye and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. Carolina Vision Associates’ doctors work closely with a variety of other medical professionals to coordinate care for cataracts, LASIK and an assortment of other medical conditions with ocular effects.

Tuesday truth... Did you know?
06/23/2026

Tuesday truth... Did you know?

06/17/2026
"Life is sweeter when Fridays come with sunshine and sunglasses. ☀️🕶️🍍"
06/12/2026

"Life is sweeter when Fridays come with sunshine and sunglasses. ☀️🕶️🍍"

06/08/2026

Chelsea, Karly & Tracy are ready for the sunshine in their sunnies. Come on out and find your favorite pair of sunglasses and save 20% or more. Today only at our Inman location!

06/08/2026

Today's the day...The Annual Sunglass Tent Sale and Kate Spade & Fossil Frame trunk show! Save 20-50% at our Inman location

👀 See clearly before the week is over! We have last-minute appointments available TOMORROW, May 28th, at our Gaffney loc...
05/27/2026

👀 See clearly before the week is over! We have last-minute appointments available TOMORROW, May 28th, at our Gaffney location.

Whether you need a routine eye exam, an updated prescription, or to check out our selection of frames, our expert team is ready to help you see and look your best. ✨

Don’t wait—these spots will fill up fast! Give us a call to secure your appointment today. 📞💻

📍 Carolina Vision Associates - Gaffney

At Carolina Vision Associates, we are proud to offer state-of-the-art Optos Widefield Imaging . Why do we love Optos (an...
04/27/2026

At Carolina Vision Associates, we are proud to offer state-of-the-art Optos Widefield Imaging .

Why do we love Optos (and why will you)?

📸 The Ultimate View: It captures a 200-degree, high-resolution view of your retina in a single shot (that’s over 80% of your retina, compared to the standard 15%!).

⏱️ Fast & Painless: The scan takes less than a second.

🚫💧 No Dilation Needed (Usually!): In many cases, it allows us to get a thorough look at your eye health without the blurry vision and light sensitivity of dilating drops.

🩺 Early Detection: It helps our doctors spot early signs of eye conditions like macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal tears before you even notice symptoms.

Your vision is irreplaceable. Give your eyes the advanced care they deserve!

📲 Call us today to schedule your next eye exam and experience the Optos difference.

04/22/2026

🎉 We made it to the voting round! 🎉

Carolina Vision Associates is thrilled to be nominated in Spartanburg’s Best of the Best contest! Thank you to our amazing community and patients for getting us this far. 👁️✨

Now, we need your help to bring home the win for **Spartanburg’s Best Eye Care Clinic**! 🏆 Please take a moment to cast your vote for us today. We truly appreciate your continued support and trust in our team.

Vote for us here: 🔗 https://goupstate.gannettcontests.com/2026-Spartanburg-Communitys-Choice-Awards/



Let’s do this, Spartanburg! 💙

04/15/2026

Add a pop of color to your spring! 🌸☀️

We are so excited to announce our upcoming Lilly Pulitzer Trunk Show at our Inman location! Join us on Monday, April 20th to shop the newest, brightest, and most fabulous frames from Lilly Pulitzer.

Whether you’re looking for everyday chic or a fun new look, we have the perfect pair waiting for you. Come try on the latest styles and let our team help you find your flawless fit! ✨👓

Mark your calendars—we can’t wait to see you there! 🛍️💖

📍 Carolina Vision Associates - Inman
🗓️ Monday, April 20th

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180 N Dean Street
Spartanburg, SC
29302

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm

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