James F. Hill, III, OD

James F. Hill, III, OD is an optometrist in Charleston, SC, providing comprehensive eye care services including medical optometry, ocular disease management, and low vision rehabilitation. He serves patients across the Charleston area through multiple MUSC Health locations, with a primary practice at 167 Ashley Avenue. Known for his expertise in advanced eye care and patient-centered treatment, Dr. Hill has built a reputation for dedicated service and clinical excellence. With a 4.00 rating based on four reviews, he is recognized for his professionalism and commitment to patient well-being.

Dr. Hill is a native of Georgetown, SC, and earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from The Citadel in 2003. He pursued a career in optometry after working as a research specialist at MUSC, later graduating from the University of Alabama School of Optometry. He completed a residency in ocular disease and low vision rehabilitation at the Birmingham VAMC and Blind Rehabilitation Center, earning Fellowship status in the American Academy of Optometry. He has led a weekly low vision clinic at the Storm Eye Institute and provided care in local nursing homes. A recipient of the SCOPA Young Optometrist of the Year award in 2016, he continues to contribute to professional organizations and academic medicine.

Located on Ashley Avenue, the practice sits just a short distance from the MUSC Health Medical Center, less than a quarter mile from The Horseshoe park, and within walking distance of the James W. Colbert Education Center and Library. The office is also near the Sesquicentennial Memorial and the Hospital Strike of 1969 memorial, placing it in the heart of Charleston’s historic and civic core.

Though no specific score strengths are listed, Dr. Hill’s extensive training, leadership roles, and long-standing service to the Charleston community underscore his standing as a trusted and experienced eye care provider. His work reflects a deep commitment to both clinical excellence and community health.

As a vital part of Charleston’s medical landscape, James F. Hill, III, OD continues to deliver expert eye care in a city where access to specialized healthcare is essential.

Services:

• Cataracts
• Corneal Disease
• Eye Cancer
• Glaucoma
• Retina and Vitreous Humor