Vision Insurance Benefits: How and When Should I Use Them in Knoxville, TN?

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Health insurance can be complicated. Wondering about deductibles and whether a doctor is in-network or not can be stressful, and if you have vision insurance, then you may feel like your questions have basically doubled. To cut through the confusion, we’ve prepared this article to help you understand the basics of your vision insurance benefits. […]

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2021 Wellness Goals: Don’t Make This Common Mistake

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A new year brings new goals, possibilities, and challenges. For many people, it’s an opportunity to focus on their wellness and focus on their health. While this is always a good idea, many people do so without considering the health of their eyes. Vision health is essential for maintaining your overall health and including it

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2020 Holiday Gift Guide to Eye-Friendly Toys

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There are few things more exciting to a child than opening presents during the holidays. The excitement of finding out that Santa brought them the toy they wanted can make it special for adults, as well. But toys can also present certain dangers that you may not think about when buying gifts for your child,

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Eye Exams: Everything You Should Know Before Your Knoxville Eye Exam

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If you’re visiting a new eye doctor or it’s been a while since you’ve gotten your eyes checked, it can help to brush up on the process. This will not only help you be prepared, but it will also help your optometrist and his or her staff serve you more quickly and efficiently. Before your

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Aging and Vision: Myths vs Facts

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While you want the best information when it comes to changes in your vision, it can be difficult at times to tell fact from fiction. This can be the result of outdated science or bad advice from your friends. At Hardin Valley Eyecare & Optical, we want to provide you with the best and up-to-date

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5 Practical Ways to Keep Your Vision Healthy in 2020

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Why is it important to take care of your eyes? Taking care of your eyes is extremely important since they’re essential for maintaining your quality of life. Whether it’s driving, cooking, or reading, you need healthy vision to complete simple tasks that many of us take for granted. Fortunately, there are simple steps you can

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Kids’ Eye Exams: When to Go and How to Prepare

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A recent analysis of federal data revealed that 1 in 3 American school children haven’t had an eye exam in at least two years. Nearsightedness in children has nearly doubled since the 1970s and the need for glasses is only growing. Parents who want to ensure that their children have a lifetime of healthy vision

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Coronavirus Safety Tips For Eye Allergies, Contact Wear & More

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Although we are temporarily not conducting routine eye exams based on the recommendations of the CDC, AOA, and our state board in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus, we continue to care deeply about the health and well-being of our patients and all of those in our community. So, until it’s clear that we

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What You Don’t Know About Vision Loss Might Surprise You

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The American Optometry Association conducted its 2020 Eye-Q survey, which aims to understand just how much adults in the U.S. truly understand—or don’t understand—about the health of their eyes and their risk for vision loss. The results are, pardon the pun, eye-opening. You may be surprised to see if you would be included in some

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Do You Know What An Eye Exam Can Reveal About Your Heart?

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Valentine’s Day comes and goes, but there’s one sure way to honor your heart any time of the year. And even for all the chocolate and roses in the world, you probably wouldn’t guess that the way to your heart just might be an eye exam. But it’s true, a trip to your eye doctor

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