Meet Our Staff

A staff dedicated to serving your eyecare needs with a personal touch. Practice Awards Nominated and Accepted to Cleinman Performance Network (represents top 5% of Optometric Practices in the U.S.). Diplomat of the American Board of Optometry, the first in Rock Hill, SC.  Britt Blackwell, O.D. Dr. Britt Blackwell was born in Rock Hill, S.C. and has one younger brother. He and his wife Matha have two children, Christina and Phillip. Dr. Blackwell understands the importance of family and friends and realizes his patients are the reason for his success. Dr. Blackwell has done many preschool vision screenings in the community as well as serving as a community volunteer in his childrens' public schools. He has also served on the Rock Hill School Board for eight years. He did not run for reelection in 2002. Dr. Blackwell was chosen 2003 Physician of the Year by the National Republican Congressional Committee. Dr. Blackwell was one of the first three optometrists in the nation to become a Certified Medical Investigator, Level V, in July 2003. Dr. Blackwell was appointed to the SC State Board of Education from 2007 through December 2010.  He was elected to the York County Council in November 2010 and presently serves as chairman of the county council. Dr. Britt Blackwell, A History Northwestern High School, graduated 1974 Ranked in top 6 of class senior year and 1 at end of junior year Society of Outstanding American High School students Officer, National Honor Society Furman Scholar Officer, Latin Club Member, Health Careers Club and Spanish Club Pre-acceptance to a 5-year medical program Graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1978 Dean's list and graduated with honors Member of Sigma Tau Epsilon honorary Science Club Member and officer in Beta Theta Pi fraternity School of Dentistry at the Medical University of South Carolina, withdrew to attend optometry school Top 10% on the National Dental School Entrance Exam One of the first three in class accepted Ranked in top ten of class while attending School of Optometry at the Medical Center of the University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL, graduated May 1985 One of two South Carolina students accepted Also accepted to the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN Ranked in the top 10% in nation on Optometry School entrance exam Dean's List Student member of American Academy of Optometry; American College of Optometric Physicians, American Optometric Student Association AOA section on contact lenses Rotations in the following clinics: Primary Care; Pediatric; Center for Development and Learning Disorders; Family Practice Clinic; Binocular Vision; Contact Lens Clinic; Development Vision, V.A. Hospital; Special Diagnostic Procedures Clinic; Low Vision; also performed many school screenings. Named to many National and Southeastern Who's Who publications, including the 1993/1994 Dictionary of International Biography Professional Licensure: National Boards (Parts I and II) South Carolina State Boards North Carolina State Boards Hospital Diagnostic Privileges (Piedmont Medical Center) Member of: Eye Care Council American Optometric Association South Carolina Optometric Association American College of Optometric Physicians Contact Lens Section, AOA American College of Forensic Examiners, Inc. Dr. Blackwell Provides: General and Pediatric Eye Care Eye Disease/Injury Treatment Contact Lens Specialist Sports Vision Industrial Vision Consultant Corneal Refractive Therapy General Information: Elected in November 1994 and 1998 as Trustee of the Board of Education, Rock Hill School District #3 SCOA Executive Committee, served 3 years Certified Medical Investigator, Level 5 Dr. Blackwell also provides service to attorneys and CSI units as a Certified Medical Investigator, Level 5. Martha Blackwell, Office & Insurance Manager Martha is a receptionist at Blackwell Eye Associates. She has worked in the Optometric field for 15 years. Before that she was a dental assistant. Martha is a native Rock Hillian and graduated from Northwestern High School and Winthrop College. She and her husband have two children, Christina and Phillip, and one "crazy" dog, Toby. In her spare time she enjoys reading, doing yard work, and visiting the South Carolina coast. Jennifer McCurley, Optometric Technician / Contact Lens Technician Jennifer has been in the field of Optometry for five years. Raised in the Rock Hill area, she is a graduate of Rock Hill High School. Her responsibilites include exam pre-testing, visual field testing, retinal imaging, and keeping up with the contact lens needs of patients. Jennifer is married and has two children, ages 5 and 1 year. Her hobbies include gardening and shopping. Megan Forte, Receptionist/Frame Stylist Magan is our receptionist and also helps as an optical assistant/frame stylist. She has two years of optical experience and enjoys interacting with the patients. She grew up in Rock Hill, SC and attended Northwestern High School. She now resides in Indian Land, SC where she lives with her husband Tony, precious baby girl Carmen Rose, and sweet doggy Enyo. In her spare time Magan loves to sing, grill out, and spend time with her family.  Cindy Moss, Optician Cindy is our optician with over 15 years experience. She grew up Rock Hill, SC and graduated from Rock Hill High School. She is married with two children. In her spare time she enjoys performing on stage at Narroway Productions, camping, and motorcycling with family.