Remke Eye Clinic, with the Vanderbilt Eye Institute, utilize the most current proven methods in their cataract surgeries, done at our clinic in Lawrenceburg. The doctors provide pre-operative consultations, second opinions and post-operative care. Click here for more information.
All light that enters your eye goes through your cornea. It is the front surface of your eye that bends light to focus on the retina. If the cornea is not the correct shape/power, the light entering your eye may not focus on your retina and you may not have clear vision. Glasses and contact lenses are often needed to correct for these corneal imperfections. Corneal modification procedures and laser vision correction can reshape or alter the front surface of the eye to optimize vision. Their aim is to eliminate or reduce the need for devices such as eyeglasses and contact lenses. Three of the most popular procedures for modifying the cornea are Ortho-K, LASIK and PRK. If you are interested in learning more about laser vision correction or Ortho-K,…
All light that enters your eye goes through your cornea. It is the front surface of your eye that bends light to focus on the retina. If the cornea is not the correct shape/power, the light entering your eye may not focus on your retina and you may not have clear vision. Glasses and contact lenses are often needed to correct for these corneal imperfections. Corneal modification procedures and laser vision correction can reshape or alter the front surface of the eye to optimize vision. Their aim is to eliminate or reduce the need for devices such as eyeglasses and contact lenses. Three of the most popular procedures for modifying the cornea are Ortho-K, LASIK and PRK. If you are interested in learning more about laser vision correction or Ortho-K,…
Blount County Eye Center has a full-service optical boutique in our office to care for all of your eyewear needs. Feel free to come in and browse our selection of frames and accessories. Our optical staff is committed to helping you find the eyewear that fits you! Blount County Eye Center carries a wide selection of eyewear for the entire family! Both in our optical boutique and through our online shop, we carry the top designer brands an styles. We also feature a wide selection of sports and activity-specific lenses.
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Sports go beyond simply strength and skills. Your eyes are what drives and directs your movements, so it is critical in sports that your eyes be properly trained as well. Skills such as visual concentration, eye-hand coordination, visual memory and your peripheral vision are all vital parts of sports vision. By investing in sports vision training at our clinic, you can greatly improve your performance no matter what sport you enjoy! Click here to learn more about our Sports Vision approach!
Diabetes Eye Exams Diabetes can harm your eyes. It can damage the small blood vessels in your retina, or the back of your eye. This is called diabetic retinopathy. Diabetes also increases your risk of glaucoma and other eye problems. You may not know your eyes are harmed until the problem is very bad. Your doctor can catch problems early if you get regular eye exams. You Need Regular Eye Exams You need an eye exam every 1-2 years by an eye doctor who takes care of people with diabetes. If you have eye problems because of diabetes, you will probably see your eye doctor more often. Sometimes, your doctor may tell you to come less often. What Is a Dilated Retinal Exam? The doctor will check your vision using…
Remke Eye Clinic is proud to offer in-house laboratory services to our patients. We are able to make a large number of our glasses right in the office to get them to you as quickly as possible! We are also able to service and repair your eyewear. If your glasses feel uneven, are hurting your head or you have a nose pad or screw loose, come on in to our in-house lab and we will be more than happy to fix them for you.