Millions of people undergo cataract surgery each year. This makes the focus on a fast and smooth recovery more important. Knowing how to speed up the healing process provides a quicker return to daily routines. Tips for minimizing cataract surgery recovery time include: Wearing sunglasses Protecting your eye while you sleep Using anti-inflammatory and antibiotic

As we age, gravity affects every part of our body, even the skin and muscles of our eyes. The skin around our eyes loses elasticity and the muscle tone in our eyelids decreases. Over time, this may result in a droopy eyelid. Droopy eyelids result from the weakening or stretching of the levator muscle. This

Nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism are common vision errors. When we write a prescription for glasses, contacts, or LASIK, it’s usually for one of these issues. These disorders are often confused with each other. We broke them down to help you better understand your lens prescription. Nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism result from the eye’s inability to

Eyes may be the window to the soul, but they’re also vulnerable to a spectrum of problems. Inflammatory eye diseases are one example of that. Spotting their symptoms and receiving prompt treatment are crucial for maintaining your comfort and vision. Things you should know about inflammatory eye diseases include: Types of inflammatory eye diseases Symptoms

Managing your eye health can be a complex task, especially when it comes to understanding the role your medical insurance plays. Having the right knowledge and resources helps make the most of your coverage. In this blog, we demystify medical insurance for eye-related treatments, ensuring that you’re informed to make decisions about your visual well-being.

You have likely heard of LASIK vision correction by now and you may be looking for LASIK surgery in Knoxville, TN. It’s a type of refractive surgery that corrects nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. It corrects a refractive error by changing the shape of the cornea, improving its focus.  So, if you’re considering LASIK eye surgery,

Surgery is often the most practical solution when we diagnose a patient with an eye disorder. This is especially true when vision loss and significant pain are present. In this blog, we cover three of the most common types of eye surgery that our experienced ophthalmologists perform to help patients see better. They are: Cataract

We are excited to share some fantastic news with our patients and the East Tennessee community: We are expanding our reach by opening a brand-new office location in Sevierville, Tennessee! As a trusted name in eye care for over two decades, we are dedicated to providing exceptional vision care and are thrilled to bring our

We’ve all had irritated, bloodshot eyes at one time or another. This could be from too little sleep, allergies, or dry eyes. The redness typically goes away with eye drops, a good night’s rest, or allergy medication. But if you have a lingering red spot on your eye, you may wonder, “Can I make a

Most people start to have problems seeing clearly at close distances beginning in their early to mid-40s, particularly when reading or working on the computer. This is because our eyes and vision change over time, just like the rest of our bodies do. Cheap reading glasses from the drugstore seem like an easy fix, but

This month, Baptist Eye Surgeons welcomed Dr. Austin Nave as the newest member of our team. Dr. Nave is a comprehensive ophthalmologist and a native of East Tennessee, who is passionate about making a positive difference in patients’ lives. His commitment to excellence and patient-centered care aligns perfectly with our mission to provide the highest

At Baptist Eye Surgeons, we’re always in search of the latest and greatest advancements in eye care. That’s because they help us provide you with better care for your eye health and vision. This led us to add Adjustable Lenses from RxSight to our options for cataract procedures. These lenses are a revolutionary cataract surgery

The cornea is an essential part of your eye that refracts light to help create the images you see. It covers the iris and pupil, making up around two-thirds of the eye’s focusing power. Unfortunately, this vital part of your eye can become damaged and lead to eye problems. To protect your sight, we’ve compiled

Summertime means fun in the sun. Unfortunately, it can also mean damage to your vision and overall eye health if you’re not careful. At Baptist Eye Surgeons, we want you to enjoy the warm weather as much as possible. We’ve written this blog to help you implement summer eye safety. We’ll look at: Statistics about

Baptist Eye Surgeons is a group of exceptional eye surgeons who have dedicated themselves to restoring not just sight, but hope to patients in Knoxville, TN, and the surrounding areas. Our eye surgeons understand that behind every pair of eyes lies a unique story. Join us as we introduce these compassionate individuals dedicated to providing