Optometrist vs. Ophthalmologist
Unlike taking the wrong pain killers for your headache, taking the wrong medication for your eye problems can cost you your eyesight. You should take your time to conduct proper research when choosing an eye care specialist to treat you or your family. Having the right eye care doctor is very important when it comes to getting quality vision care. Learn the differences and the functions of an Optometrist vs Ophthalmologist.
June 26, 2019
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How to Take Care of Your Eyes During the Summer
In the world of eyes, people fall into one of three categories: Perfect eyes Eyes needing corrective lenses Eyes modified by LASIK surgery Whether you have perfect vision that requires no correction or you reach for your coke-bottle lensed glasses every morning, summer can wreak havoc on your eyes. Think about it: when the mercury rises, we lather up the sunscreen, break out our most stylish set of shades, and stir up some Arnold Palmers. But do we think about our eyes? Summer dust, allergens, and UV rays can damage eyesight--sometimes permanently. Read on to learn more about how to take care of your eyes, keeping the state and age of your peepers in mind.
May 30, 2019
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CCLC Voted Best LASIK In Readers’ Poll
Campbell Cunningham Laser Center, Knoxville’s first on-site laser center dedicated to LASIK vision correction, was recently voted the winner of the LASIK Surgery category by readers of the Knoxville News Sentinel as part of the newspaper’s annual Best of Knoxville readers’ choice awards. In addition, the practice of Drs. Campbell, Cunningham, Taylor and Haun was voted a favorite in the Optometrist category.
September 27, 2016
Warning Signs For Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually steals sight by causing damage to the optic nerve, which carries the images we see to the brain. It was once thought that high eye pressure was the main cause of this optic nerve damage. Although eye pressure is clearly a risk factor, we now know that other factors must also be involved because even people with “normal” IOP (intraocular pressure) can experience vision loss from glaucoma.
January 15, 2016
How Often Should You Get Your Eyes Checked?
It Depends On How Old--Or How Young--You Are. Regular eye examinations are important for a number of reasons. The most obvious, of course, is making sure that you're able to see to do the things you want to do. Your eyes are continually changing, and regular exams help you and your doctor make corrections to your vision (via glasses, contacts, LASIK or other procedures) to keep your sight the best it can be.
November 23, 2015
Cloudy Vision Developing After Cataract Surgery? You May Need a Posterior Capsulotomy.
Cataract surgery is one of the most common surgical procedures performed in the United States, and it has one of the highest success rates…
September 29, 2015
Itchy, Crusty Eyes? It Could Be Blepharitis
Everyone’s eyes itch from time to time. But if you find that your eyes are frequently itchy and irritated, especially if you notice any…
August 27, 2015
Cosmetic Eye Procedures Can Make You Look Better, Feel Better.
As a comprehensive eye care resource, Drs. Campbell, Cunningham, Taylor & Haun offers a wide range of cosmetic eye procedures. In some cases, these are done to repair damage from injury or disease, or to improve a patient’s vision. But we also perform a number of cosmetic eye surgery procedures to enhance our patients’ appearances and self-confidence.
July 7, 2015
Can You Finance Eye Care?
A number of people have asked if it’s possible to finance eye surgery and other procedures. Drs. Campbell, Cunningham, Taylor & Haun provide our East Tennessee patients with a number of payment options for surgical and non-surgical treatments.
June 9, 2015
Glaucoma: How We Can Help You Manage Your Condition
There is no cure for glaucoma. And glaucoma can rob you of your vision without warning. So we know that if you’ve been diagnosed…
May 11, 2015