Baptist Eye Surgeons has always held our patients’ safety as our top priority. Since 1987, we’ve been providing the best eye care in the East Tennessee region and plan on continuing to do so as long as we’re here. To show how we’re handling coronavirus, we want to share:

• What we’ve always done and will continue to do
• What we’re doing differently
• What you can do when you visit one of our locations

We know that Coronavirus has caused a lot of fear and panic for many people. You can rest assured that Baptist Eye Surgeons are taking every precaution when it comes to the safety of our patients and staff. (more…)

You already knew that prolonged exposure to the sun increases your chances of sunburns and skin cancer, but were you aware that it can also negatively affect your vision? What’s more, UV rays can damage your eyes and vision year-round! Ultraviolet light is a constant threat to your eyes, regardless of the weather.

To better understand the threat, you need to:

• Understand how ultraviolet light works
• How UV rays can damage your eyes and vision
• How to protect your eyes and vision from UV damage

Protecting yourself from the threat of UV rays to your eyes and vision is a year-round job. Fortunately, there are some very simple steps you can take to ensure healthy eyes and vision for years to come. Our hope is that you will be more motivated to use adequate protection once you understand the threat UV rays pose to your eyesight. (more…)