Carolina Eye Cataract & Laser

Specialties

At our state-​of-​the-​art facility, we provide our patients with comprehensive vision care and vision correction including Laser Vision Surgery, Premium Implantable Lenses, Cataract Treatment, Advanced Glaucoma Therapy, Blepharoplasty, Retinal Care and more. Dr. Nelson is one of the top leading surgeons and specializes in custom implants and corrective laser vision surgery.

History

Established in 2005.

David B. Nelson, M.D. has been a practicing Ophthalmologist in Rock Hill since 2001, and established Carolina Eye Cataract & Laser in 2005. Since 2001 Dr. Nelson has focused on the advancements in Cataract, LASIK/​LASEK, and Lens Implant Surgery and has become a leader in the Carolinas. Dr. Nelson has performed over 10,000 Cataract & Refractive Surgeries and ranks among the Top Ophthalmic Surgeons in the country for the number of Cataract & Refractive Surgeries being performed. Dr. Nelson is Board Certified (Ophthalmology) and licensed to practice medicine in North and South Carolina. Dr. Nima Mazhari joined Carolina Eye Cataract & Laser in 2012 and has been a practicing Optometrist in the Carolinas since 2006, and Rock Hill since 2009. He provides a full range of Eye Care services including exams for Glasses, Contact Lenses, Cataracts, Laser Vision Correction (Lasik), Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, Dry Eye, Ocular Allergies and more.

Meet the Business Owner

David N.

Business Owner

Dr. Nelson graduated from California State University, Northridge in Southern California with a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry. He then attended the Chicago Medical School in Illinois, where he graduated with a Medical Doctorate degree (MD). Dr. Nelson served as President of the Christian Medical Society while in medical school.

After completing an Internship with the University of Illinois, Chicago, at St Francis Hospital he completed three years of specialty training (Residency) in Ophthalmology with the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Nelson received the honor of Chief of the Ophthalmology Residents Staff and was added on to the Faculty in 2003. Dr. Nelson has been recognized as one of Americas Top Ophthalmologists from 2007 – 2012 by the Consumer’s Research Council of America, and by the International Association of Healthcare Professionals (IAHCP) and has been spotlighted in the renowned publication, The Leading Physicians of The World.