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Poneh Alavi, O.D.

Meet Dr. Poneh Alavi (Myrtle Beach, SC)

Poneh Alavi, O.D. received her Doctor of Optometry from the InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico, School of Optometry. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Literature and Political Science from Virginia Commonwealth University, graduating in the top five percent of her class.

Dr. Alavi brings extensive experience to her role as an optometrist, having provided comprehensive eye care across private practices, community clinics, and corporate settings. Her clinical focus includes comprehensive eye exams, glaucoma evaluations, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) co-management.

With a passion for serving diverse communities, Dr. Alavi has practiced in California, Arizona, and South Carolina, where she currently resides. She is committed to delivering exceptional, personalized care to every patient.

In recognition of her excellence in optometry, Dr. Alavi has received several awards, including the Eschenbach Award for Low Vision and the Alcon GP Contact Lens Award.

Outside of the clinic, Dr. Alavi enjoys staying active and participating in community outreach, reflecting her dedication to both personal growth and giving back.


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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

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- Mar. 16, 2026
Although the young lady that started with me was very quiet , she was very thorough and the doctor h... erself was very informative and taught me a few things I did not know. A lot of the reviews are talking about the extra charges.I was informed of one that I knew would be $39 dollars extra , but the young lady only mentioned that there was a test that was $20. She did not mention that it was an additional charge to the other test that was $39. That I do have a problem with, as with buying glasses. I never buy glasses from an eye doctor I will go to a discount Place first. So my first thing is to always ask for a copy of my own prescription. And that's anywhere I go. Never had an issue with scheduling or with the lady at the front desk. Not sure if it's the same one. Since those reports were from a few years back, I like the scheduling online cause then I can choose what I want. And it's easy to see if you need to go quickly, those that have canceled, and you want to go right. Then if there's an opening rather than waiting for someone else to look.
- Mar. 07, 2026
Everyone here is extremely friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, professional, and make you feel welcome... . They explained everything in detail in language I could understand. From my eye exam, treatment required, and selection of glasses, they were with me every step of the way. I would recommend them for all your eye care needs.

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