Life is busy. We understand! Between work, family, friends, and everyday responsibilities, it is easy to put eye care on the back burner. But some things should always remain a priority. Make time for the people you love, the activities you enjoy, and your health—including regular eye care.
When your schedule gets busy, it may be tempting to skip your annual eye exam. However, eye health is an important part of your overall health.
Protecting your vision helps you stay healthy and present for the people who depend on you. Annual eye exams can detect glaucoma and other eye conditions early. This helps identify problems before they cause noticeable or permanent vision loss. Hardin Valley Eyecare & Optical offers comprehensive eye exams in Knoxville, tailored to your needs.
Protect Yourself For The Ones You Love
It’s important to take care of ourselves if we plan on taking care of those we love. Receiving an eye exam is a crucial aspect of maintaining your health and wellness. It’s just like going to an annual check-up with your doctor. Your optometrist can detect eye diseases, including glaucoma, in their early stages. This gives you time to seek treatment before the condition becomes harder to manage.
Glaucoma is an eye disease that many develop without realizing it. It’s often not until you have sustained permanent vision loss that you notice something is wrong. By that time, it can be very difficult to control glaucoma and the corresponding vision loss. However, eye exams can detect early signs of high eye pressure and other risk factors that contribute to glaucoma as well as other eye diseases.
Annual eye exams can also detect many other serious health problems. At Hardin Valley Eyecare & Optical, we can see evidence of your overall health just by looking at your eyes in a comprehensive eye exam. A routine eye exam can reveal signs of serious health conditions. These may include diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and some types of cancer.
Success Story – The Busiest Woman In The World
We recently spoke with Christie, one of Dr. Travis Thompson’s patients for the past several years. She’s been a patient for several years and has a very busy schedule. Still, she finds time in her busy schedule to visit Hardin Valley Eyecare & Optical because she knows how many people rely on her to stay healthy.
Part of the hassle of scheduling an appointment is, well, trying to schedule your appointment! It can seem impossible to find a time that fits your schedule as well as your doctor’s availability.
Christie has never had a problem scheduling, however.
“I am always able to schedule appointments within a reasonable amount of time… Whether by email or phone, they [Hardin Valley Eyecare & Optical] have always been very prompt to respond!” she said.
Christie also doesn’t have the time to sit in a waiting room wondering when her name will be called.
“Appointments have always been on time, and I am in and out without feeling rushed and having received a thorough exam,” she said. “The best part? I don’t have to clear my schedule for hours!”
Her time is extremely valuable, so it is important that she gets the best care possible without losing big chunks of her day.
In addition, her visits with Hardin Valley Eyecare & Optical aren’t as simple as an annual eye exam. Christie wears contacts, so she has to maintain her supply. Thankfully, she has never had an issue reaching us, even via email, because of our quick responsiveness.
We always return her email within 24 hours. Our responsive, get-it-done approach gives her peace of mind. She does not have to worry about whether her order was submitted, when it will arrive, or what to do if there is a problem.
“The answer is: yes, it was ordered, it will be in sooner than you think, and if there is a problem, they will fix it,” she said.
Finding Solutions That Aren’t One-Size-Fits-All
Christie has astigmatism, which can make finding the right fit for the contacts she needs difficult. She developed an allergy to a contact that she had been using for years, but Dr. Thompson was able to quickly find a solution. He made a recommendation that was an even better option than the contacts she originally used! Christie is seeing as clearly as ever and hasn’t experienced any issues with her contacts since.
“I save time and mindshare, really,” she responded when asked how seeing Dr. Thompson has made her life easier. “I save time with efficient scheduling and in-office appointments.” Christie does most of her work from home. So, receiving quick, thorough, and efficient service is very valuable to both her and her entire family.
In Christie’s experience, Hardin Valley Eyecare & Optical has always been there for her, despite how full her calendar is. “I found way more than just an office to create and fill my prescriptions,” she said. “Each visit has been a positive experience, and any needs that I have had have been addressed quickly and completely.”
No matter how busy you may be, scheduling an eye exam should be a top priority if you haven’t had one in a while. Even if your vision seems perfect, you should schedule an annual eye exam. Regular exams can help protect your eye health and identify potential health concerns early.
Choose Hardin Valley Eyecare & Optical for Your Knoxville Eye Exam
Hardin Valley Eyecare & Optical provides comprehensive vision care in Knoxville. We use advanced diagnostic technology during your eye exam. Our team can update your prescription and check for eye-health concerns like glaucoma and changes in the retina. This helps identify potential problems before vision loss occurs.
We use high-quality retinal imaging to get a detailed view of your eye health. In many cases, this can be done without dilation. Hardin Valley Eyecare & Optical also sees patients age 3 and older and offers contact lens evaluations tailored to your eyes. Our staff can discuss exam pricing and help clarify insurance coverage for your visit.
Eye exams help protect your vision and overall health. They can detect eye conditions, such as glaucoma, before permanent damage occurs. They can also reveal signs of other health concerns. Hardin Valley Eyecare & Optical offers comprehensive eye exams in Knoxville. We provide personalized, efficient care based on your vision and eye-health needs.
Hardin Valley Eyecare & Optical has been serving Knoxville since 2009. Located at 10904 Spring Bluff Way, you can schedule an appointment online or give us a call at (865) 888-0892.
