Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD

Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD is an optometrist in Charleston, SC, specializing in ophthalmology and optometry. Serving the Charleston area, the practice provides specialized care including low vision services and specialty contact lenses, such as scleral, RGP, and hybrid lenses.

Dr. Gayeski Tinkler has practiced medical optometry in Charleston since 2011. After earning her Bachelor of Science from Emory University and attending optometry school at Nova Southeastern University, she completed a residency in ocular disease, specialty contact lenses, and low vision at the Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center. Her professional contributions to the field include serving as a past president of the Coastal Carolina Optometric Society and acting as a Scenario Author for the National Board of Examiners in Optometry. She also serves as Vice Chair on the Executive Board for the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired SC.

The practice is located on Ashley Avenue, situated approximately 0.1 miles from the MUSC Health Medical Center, the James W. Colbert Education Center and Library, and The Horseshoe park.

The practice is recognized for its high standards of care, reflected in its 5.0 rating. Dr. Gayeski Tinkler's extensive clinical expertise and specialized training in ocular disease and low vision make her a distinguished provider in the local optometry community.

Dr. Gayeski Tinkler provides specialized, expert eye care to the residents of Charleston.

Services:

• Cataracts
• Corneal Disease
• Eye Cancer
• Glaucoma
• Juvenile arthritis
• Low vision care
• Medical optometry
• Ocular disease management