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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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- Jan. 15, 2026
If you want the latest technology to detect ocular disorders, this is the place ! Make an appointmen... t today!
- Jan. 15, 2026
I came to Carolina Forest Family Eyecare after a really negative experience at LensCrafters and hone... stly didn’t have very high expectations—but I was pleasantly surprised from start to finish. The facility itself is beautiful and feels very high-end. The waiting area is comfortable, the bathrooms are accessible, and I didn’t have to wait long at all for my appointment. Every member of the support staff was friendly and welcoming. Dr. Alavi is an absolute hoot—animated, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable. She took the time to answer all of my questions without ever making me feel rushed. She also explained why I had such a difficult time getting contact lenses elsewhere: after having LASIK years ago, I’m not a great candidate for contacts—something no one had ever bothered to clearly communicate to me before. They have a fantastic selection of frames, ranging from under $200 to well over $700 (yes, the Tom Fords were tempting!). Picking up my glasses and getting them fitted was quick and easy. When I realized I still wasn’t reading as well as I should, I went back and they re-measured where the progressives started and ordered new lenses. I was able to keep my glasses while waiting for the new lenses, and they simply popped the replacements in when they arrived. I even asked to keep the original lenses as a backup—and they let me. To top it all off, when I returned to pick up the new lenses during the week of Christmas, Dr. Alavi was there in a full-on elf suit. She is my people. Highly recommend Carolina Forest Family Eyecare—professional, thorough, kind, and genuinely fun to work with.

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