Designer Eyewear & Eye Exams for Hartwell — Worth the Drive to Pendleton
Hartwell, Georgia is the seat of Hart County, a courthouse square town on the Georgia side of the Savannah River, and it is not the same thing as the lake that borrows its name. Lake Hartwell spreads across both states; the city of Hartwell is a place people live, work and raise families in, with Royston, Lavonia and Bowersville close by. Optical choice in Hart County is thin, and Athens or Anderson is the usual answer. O'Boutique gives Georgia clients a closer alternative just across the state line: an optician owned boutique in Pendleton, South Carolina, where the exam, the frame selection, the lens decisions and every future adjustment are handled by the same people.
Getting here from Hartwell
From the square in Hartwell, take US 29 north across the Savannah River into South Carolina, continue toward Anderson, then follow US 76 north through Anderson toward Pendleton. We are at 7511 US 76 in Pendleton Plaza, on the right, with parking at the suite door.
Remember the time zone does not change: Hartwell and Pendleton are both on Eastern time, so your appointment time is the time on your phone.
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Our only location
O'Boutique Luxury Optical7511 US 76 Suite 400
Pendleton Plaza
Pendleton, SC 29670
Hours
- Monday to Wednesday11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Thursday and Friday10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Saturday8:30 AM to 1:00 PM
- SundayClosed
Why Hartwell clients choose us
Closer than Athens, and a different kind of visit
Hart County clients are used to driving for anything beyond basic optical, usually toward Athens or into Anderson. Crossing the river on US 29 puts an independent boutique within reach without a metro trip, and the appointment is unhurried once you arrive.
Serious about prescription polarized sunglasses
Lake Hartwell is a working part of life here, from bass tournaments out of Hart State Park to a Sunday afternoon on the water. We fit Costa and Ray-Ban polarized prescription lenses, match the lens to the frame wrap, and choose tints for glare off open water rather than for the display case.
Convenient for Royston, Lavonia and Bowersville too
Clients from Royston, Lavonia and Bowersville come the same way, and often combine the visit with errands on the South Carolina side. One trip covers the exam, the frames and the fitting.
Georgia prescriptions welcome
Bring a current prescription from any Georgia provider and use us for frames, lenses and fitting alone if you prefer. We take our own measurements before anything is ordered.
What Hartwell clients come for
Comprehensive and Saturday eye exams
About thirty minutes, by appointment, with Nidek Eidon retinal imaging and iCare tonometry. Dilation drops are not needed in most cases.
Comprehensive eye exams in PendletonDesigner and independent eyewear
Oliver Peoples, Persol, Alain Mikli, Starck, Ray-Ban, Costa, Cordina and Kate Spade, chosen in small numbers and styled in person.
Browse the designer eyewear collectionPremium prescription lenses
Progressive, high index, occupational and polarized prescription lenses, with the tradeoffs explained before anything is ordered.
See our premium lens optionsContact lenses and styling
Daily, monthly and specialty contact lens fittings, plus unhurried frame styling for face shape, colouring and daily wear.
Contact lens fittings and exams- Saturday eye exams every Saturday, 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM
- No dilation drops needed in most cases
- Community Eye Care, select EyeMed plans and CareCredit
- Free adjustments for as long as you wear the frames
Questions from Hartwell clients
Are you located in Hartwell, Georgia?
No. Our only location is in Pendleton, South Carolina, at 7511 US 76 Suite 400 in Pendleton Plaza. Hartwell clients reach us on US 29 north across the river, then US 76 through Anderson.
Is this the city of Hartwell or Lake Hartwell?
This page is written for residents of the city of Hartwell and Hart County, Georgia. Lake Hartwell is the reservoir shared by Georgia and South Carolina, and we serve clients living around both.
Can I use a prescription from a Georgia eye doctor?
Yes. A current, valid prescription from any licensed provider is fine. We will re-measure for the frame you choose before ordering lenses.
Will my Georgia vision insurance be accepted?
We accept Community Eye Care and select EyeMed plans, and CareCredit for financing. Plans vary by employer and by state, so please call 864-502-0102 with your card before your visit and we will check.
Do you see clients from Royston, Lavonia and Bowersville?
Yes, regularly. Those towns are close to Hartwell and the route to us is the same, north on US 29 and across the river toward Anderson.
Nearby communities we serve
- Eye exams and eyewear for Anderson
- Eye exams and eyewear for Seneca
- Eye exams and eyewear for Clemson
- All Upstate South Carolina communities we serve
Book your visit from Hartwell
Exam, frame selection, measurements and fitting handled in one appointment at our Pendleton boutique. Call 864-502-0102 or book online.