17 Results forOptometrists / Eye Doctors near Athens, TN
Learn more about Optometrists / Eye Doctors and how to choose the right one for you
Learn more about Optometrists / Eye Doctors
An optometrist is a healthcare provider who specializes in routine and preventive eye and vision care. Optometrists diagnose vision abnormalities and prescribe eyeglasses and contacts. They detect and treat cataracts, glaucoma, and eye infections. Optometrists also screen for conditions that affect the eyes and vision, including high blood pressure and diabetes.
An optometrist typically:
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Evaluates a patient’s medical and vision history
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Educates the patient about eye and vision disease prevention and health
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Performs a comprehensive eye and vision exam and evaluates blood pressure
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Performs and interprets specialized eye tests
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Diagnoses and often treats acute and chronic eye diseases and conditions that affect vision, including eye injuries, vision problems, cataracts, and glaucoma
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Screens for conditions that increase the risk of eye and vision conditions including diabetes and high blood pressure
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Prescribes eye glasses, contacts, and certain medications
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Refers patients to an ophthalmologist for serious eye problems and most eye surgeries
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Performs laser or glaucoma surgeries in some cases
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Provides eye and vision care before and after eye surgery
An optometrist may also be known by the following names: eye doctor, vision care specialist, and Doctor of Optometry (OD).
There are 17 specialists practicing Optometry in Athens, TN with an overall average rating of 4.7 stars. There are 2 hospitals near Athens, TN with affiliated Optometry specialists, including Erlanger Baroness Hospital and Parkridge Medical Center.
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Dr. Eric Selander, OD
Specialty: Optometry1815 Decatur PikeAthens, TN 373032.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. William Sullins, OD
Specialty: Optometry517 N Jackson StAthens, TN 373030.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
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Find a Telehealth DoctorDr. Stuart Sullins, OD
Specialty: Optometry517 N Jackson StAthens, TN 373030.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Sherrie Holman, OD
Specialty: Optometry1450 Decatur PikeAthens, TN 373031.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Katelyn McGee, OD
Specialty: Optometry406 W Madison AveAthens, TN 373030.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Zachary McCarty, OD
Specialty: Optometry135 N Meadows Dr Ste DAthens, TN 373030.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Leslie Phillips, OD
Specialty: Optometry135 N Meadows Dr Ste DAthens, TN 373030.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
- Patients found trustworthy
Dr. Cortney Bramlett, OD
Specialty: Optometry1609 DECATUR PIKEAthens, TN 373031.8 miles awayDr. Christopher Muegge, OD
Specialty: Optometry406 W Madison AveAthens, TN 373030.3 miles awayDr. Jean Toomey, OD
Specialty: Optometry406 W Madison AveAthens, TN 373030.3 miles awayDr. James Baggett, OD
Specialty: Optometry406 W Madison AveAthens, TN 373030.3 miles awayDr. Christa Sullins, OD
Specialty: Optometry517 N Jackson StAthens, TN 373030.5 miles awayDr. Stephen Clark, OD
Specialty: Optometry902 W Madison AveAthens, TN 373030.7 miles awayDr. Charles Keylon, OD
Specialty: Optometry902 W Madison AveAthens, TN 373030.7 miles awayDr. Travis McDonald, OD
Specialty: Optometry902 W Madison AveAthens, TN 373030.7 miles awayDr. Rachel Lusk, OD
Specialty: Optometry135 N Meadows Dr Ste DAthens, TN 373030.8 miles awayDr. Paul Warner, OD
Specialty: Optometry1304 Decatur PikeAthens, TN 373031.5 miles away