Andrew Pickens, O.D.
About
Dr. Pickens is a native of the upstate of South Carolina and received his undergraduate degree from Clemson University. He found his calling and passion for eyecare while working at Southern Eye as an ophthalmic medical assistance during college. Dr. Pickens attended the UAB School of Optometry and trained at VA clinics in Charleston S.C. and Denver Colorado. He enjoys playing tennis, attending Clemson football games, and being involved in his local church. Dr. Pickens feels blessed to be in the Upstate of South Carolina.
Areas of Expertise and Special Interests
- General eye health examinations and evaluation for glasses and contacts
- Contact lenses including scleral and other special lenses
- Keratoconus
- Dry eye
- EyePrintPro scleral lenses
Educational Background
2018 Clemson University, B.S. Bio-materials Engineering, Cum Laude
2022 University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry, Magna Cum Laude
2022 UAB Eye Care Clinic
Certifications and Affiliations
National Board of Examiners in Optometry
South Carolina Board of Examiners in Optometry
American Optometric Association
South Carolina Optometric Association
Other
Beta Sigma Kappa
Alabama Optometric Association Leadership Award
Servants for Sight Volunteer Physician