Our Family-Friendly Eye Care Team in Oak Hill, WV
We’re dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care for patients of all ages. We understand the unique needs of each family member, from young children to adults, and strive to create a welcoming environment where everyone feels comfortable.
With a focus on comprehensive eye health and vision care, our experienced team is here to support your family's eye care journey.
Solutions for Your Vision Health
We provide a wide range of services, from basic comprehensive eye exams to managing eye diseases and conditions.
Our expertise also extends to specialized care, including myopia management and more. Whether you’re seeking routine care or need advanced treatment, our dedicated team is here to ensure we meet your eye health and vision needs with the highest level of care.
Meet Our Eye Doctor
Dr. Ashley McGuffin (formerly Carroll) is an optometric physician who has provided quality eye care at Southern Eye Care Associates since 2016 and is now the sole owner of Southern Eye Care as of February 2024. In addition to providing comprehensive eye exams, she is skilled in contact lens fitting and diagnosing and treating ocular eye diseases, including glaucoma, diabetes, and macular degeneration.
Dr. McGuffin earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Indiana University School of Optometry in Bloomington, IN. While in optometry school, she completed rotations in pediatrics, post-surgical medical care, and ocular disease. Internships included a large, multi-disciplinary private practice setting, the IU clinic, and VA hospitals, including the Huntington VAMC in Huntington, WV, and the Lexington VAMC in Lexington, KY.
Dr. McGuffin also holds bachelor's degrees in biology and chemistry from West Liberty University in West Liberty, WV. While at West Liberty, she also earned a minor in music with an emphasis on vocal performance, which she continues to enjoy as one of her favorite pastimes.
Dr. McGuffin is very active with the Historic Fayette Theater in Fayetteville, WV, where she has performed in many productions and is currently treasurer of the Board of Directors. She is also a member of the Fayetteville Community Chorus and is active in her church choir. Dr. McGuffin resides in Oak Hill with her husband, Darrin, and stepson, Haden.
