Glaucoma Surgery in Knoxville — Dr. Rouse’s Guide to High Eye Pressure

Posted by: University Eye Specialists in Glaucoma

The Truth About LASIK

Posted by: University Eye Specialists in LASIK

LASIK, or Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, is a popular procedure that has helped millions of people improve their vision without the need for glasses or contacts. If you’re tired of dealing with the hassle of corrective lenses or you simply want to improve your vision, then LASIK may be right for you. In this blog, […]

NEW CATARACT SURGERY TECHNOLOGY

Posted by: University Eye Specialists in Cataracts

University Eye Specialists is proud to announce an exciting new technology that is being used within our practice to improve cataract surgical outcomes.  The technology is called light adjustable intraocular lenses.  These new lenses enable our surgeons to consistently deliver improved visual results for their patients.  With traditional cataract surgery, the physician selects an intra-ocular […]

Doctor Spotlight: Justin Gagel, MD

Posted by: University Eye Specialists in Eye Health

Dr. Justin Gagel is an ophthalmologist who specializes in cataract and refractive surgery.Growing up in Knoxville, Dr. Gagel first attended East Tennessee State University where he received his undergraduate degree in biology.He then continued his education through the Quillen College of Medicine, in Johnson City, where he received his Doctor of Medicine.As an awarded student […]

The Blind K Run

Posted by: University Eye Specialists in Eye Health

On Saturday, November 7th, University Eye Specialists teamed up with The Blind K to host a run to raise donations to provide for individuals around the globe in need of cataract surgery.  The “BLIND K” RUN / WALK is an organized event intended to bring awareness to needless blindness around the world. 40+ million individuals […]

Tennessee Volunteers

Posted by: University Eye Specialists in News

Our doctors are proud to be the preferred providers for the University of Tennessee Athletics programs since 1978. There is a certain joy that comes in knowing that we are making a difference through serving these world-class athletes. When competing at the SEC collegiate level these players choose the University Eye Specialists advantage – one […]

Doctor Spotlight: Hannah Hughes, OD

Posted by: University Eye Specialists in Doctor Spotlight

Dr. Hannah Hughes joined University Eye Specialists in 2020 as a comprehensive medical optometrist.  After receiving her bachelor’s degree in biology from Northern Kentucky University she decided to follow her passion and entered the prestigious Indiana University School of Optometry. While in optometry school she was able to immerse herself in studying the complexities of the […]

The Miraculous Visual Pathway

Posted by: University Eye Specialists in Cornea, Eye Health

Winter is upon us!  In East Tennessee we are fortunate to have a “front row seat” to nature at its finest, with the Smoky Mountains as the perfect backdrop.  The majesty of the season begs us to contemplate the intricate gift of sight.  While the visual pathway is a complex system involving millions of parts […]

Advancing Progressive Lens Technology

Posted by: University Eye Specialists in Eye Health

Progressive lenses, which are commonly referred to as “no-line bifocals” have dramatically improved in both quality and usability over the last few years.  The current generation of lenses have much wider distance, intermediate and near zones. This translates into improved vision at all focal lengths. These new progressive lenses use advanced algorithms to calculate custom […]

Doctor Spotlight: Herbert Glatt

Posted by: University Eye Specialists in Doctor Spotlight, Uncategorized

Herbert J. Glatt, MDOculoplastic Surgery Dr. Glatt is a specialist in Oculoplastic Surgery whose practice is entirely focused on eyelid and tear duct surgery. He joined University Eye Specialists in 1989 as the first fellowship-trained Oculoplastic Surgeon in East Tennessee. Since that time he has performed over 14,000 operations. Dr. Glatt has specialized training and […]