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Welcome To Eyear Optical
Welcome to Eyear Optical, proudly serving communities with high-quality eye care services tailored to meet your individual needs. Our practice is dedicated to delivering safe, effective, and personalized care to help you protect and enhance your vision.
Whether you're due for a routine exam or need specialized eye care, we invite you to schedule a visit with our experienced team. At Eyear Optical, we're committed to helping you achieve and maintain long-term eye health and clear, comfortable vision. Let us be your trusted eye doctor in Brainerd Rd Chattanooga TN, Cleveland TN, or Shallowford Rd Chattanooga TN.
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Our Purpose
At Eyear Optical, our eye doctor can put things in focus for you with an eye exam. If you are concerned about your vision, or experiencing changes in the quality of your vision, scheduling an appointment for eye care with an optometrist near you is the first step to receiving the type of vision therapy necessary to improve your vision. Our optometrists have provided optometry services for more than 60 years and continue to serve the Chattanooga and Cleveland, TN, communities with high-quality eye care.
Eye Care Services
Our eye care services are in-depth. This allows our eye doctors to accurately determine the correct course of action to improve your vision. Along with eye and vision exams, we also address eye fatigue and natural aging, provide dry eye treatments, and offer a variety of choices for contact lenses, eyeglass lenses, and frames.
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Personalized Vision Care
Our eye doctors and a team of assistants at Eyear Optical are dedicated to assisting you every step of the way. We are here to support you from the start. Contact the location nearest you to schedule an appointment for an eye exam, so you can start your day with a clearer view.
Routine Vision Care
Vision care plays an essential role in maintaining overall wellness, yet it’s often overlooked until noticeable issues arise. Taking a proactive approach to eye health not only supports clear vision but can also uncover signs of broader health conditions.
Here are several key reasons to make routine vision care a priority:
- Identifying Eye Conditions Early
- Insight Into Systemic Health
- Correcting Refractive Errors
- Improving Everyday Function
- Boosting Learning and Productivity
- Managing Screen Time Effects
- Minimizing Risk of Injury
- Tracking Age-Related Changes
- Tailored Vision Solutions
Investing in regular vision care helps ensure long-term eye health and supports your ability to lead a full, active life—at every age and stage.
Once you have undergone an eye or vision exam, the doctor will discuss the results with you. During the discussion, you can ask questions about choosing eyeglasses or contact lenses to correct and improve your vision. If you prefer eyeglasses, our team of associates will guide you through the process of selecting frames and appropriate lenses.
For patients who want contact lenses, we can provide the type of lenses you need that has been approved by our optometrist. Each location also offers colored lenses for those who want a distinctive look. Like regular contact lenses, colored lenses must be approved by our doctor to ensure compatibility and safety for your eyes.
The History of Eye Care
The evolution of eye care has deep roots in ancient history, with early societies laying the groundwork for today’s advanced vision science. As far back as 1500 BC, ancient Egyptian texts like the Ebers Papyrus recorded numerous remedies for eye ailments, revealing an early understanding of ocular health. Greek and Roman physicians—including pioneers such as Hippocrates and Galen—expanded on this knowledge, exploring the structure and function of the eye in detail. Their observations became key references for later generations of medical practitioners.
Significant progress continued throughout the Islamic Golden Age, where scholars like Ibn al-Haytham (Alhazen) redefined how we perceive vision. His influential work, the Book of Optics, published in the 11th century, introduced accurate theories about light refraction and the role of the eye in vision. In the late 1200s, the development of eyeglasses marked a transformative step, offering people a practical way to correct refractive errors. These foundational breakthroughs across eras helped shape the disciplines of ophthalmology and optometry, forming the basis of the comprehensive eye care we rely on today.
What Kind of Training Does an Optometrist Have?
Becoming an optometrist requires years of dedicated education and clinical experience to master the complexities of vision science and eye health. The journey typically starts with earning a bachelor’s degree in a science-focused discipline, followed by acceptance into a four-year Doctor of Optometry (OD) program at an accredited institution. Throughout the program, students study core subjects such as ocular anatomy, pharmacology, visual optics, and systemic health. They also gain practical skills through supervised clinical rotations, learning how to assess visual acuity, detect diseases, and develop treatment plans.
After completing their academic program, optometrists must pass the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) exams to achieve licensure. These examinations evaluate their knowledge and ability to deliver safe, effective care. Many optometrists pursue additional postdoctoral training through residencies, focusing on specialized fields like vision rehabilitation, contact lenses, or ocular disease. Lifelong learning is essential in the profession, as ongoing continuing education allows optometrists to stay current with emerging technologies, research developments, and advanced treatment methods, ensuring the highest standard of care for every patient.