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For over twenty years we have been the first choice in eye care for thousands of patients, and we are delighted that you have chosen LaFollette Eye Clinic for your eye care needs.
As a nationally recognized eye clinic, we are dedicated to every aspect of your eyes including vision, fashion, health, and comfort. Our mission is to provide our patients with the highest quality eye care available anywhere.
Our experienced doctors and eye care professionals use the latest technology to diagnose and treat numerous eye diseases, all while providing the same legendary customer service that keeps our patients returning from as far away as Ohio, Texas, and Florida.
Thank you for visiting our website. Don’t forget to join us on Facebook and Twitter; all our friends are eligible for monthly awards! And if you have any questions, please call or contact us. We’re always excited to show you why LaFollette Eye Clinic is Clearly the Best in Sight.
 The natural disasters that have plagued America in the recent weeks seem almost unbearable. Imagine having to deal with a severe eye infection in the midst of these troubles.
The Sioux City Journal’s website is reporting an increase in eye infections related to the flooding in the midwest: “According to the American Optometric Association, doctors of optometry have seen an increase in flood-related eye infections, particularly in areas throughout Iowa, and believe that these cases will continue to rise in the coming weeks.” The article states that flooding increases waterborne pathogens that can cause serious eye infections. Contact lens wearers are particularly at risk.
While diligent care of the eyes and contact lenses seems like common sense, it might be easily set aside in difficult times. Remember: always use the sterile contact lens solution prescribed by your eye doctor, and never use tap water on your contacts. Hand washing before handling your lenses is a must.
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Why choose The Eyewear Gallery at LaFollette Eye Clinic? We’re glad you asked. Here are five reasons that will change the question to, “Why choose anywhere else?”
1. Expertise: We have been providing quality and service to the good people of East Tennessee for over twenty years. We understand that it takes more than just a prescription to maximize your vision. We consider all factors including frame style and fit, lens style and brand, and your own lifestyle to provide custom vision solutions as unique as you are.
2. Service: Service to you is our highest priority. One visit and you’ll understand what we mean.
3. Quality: We regularly scour the planet for the highest quality frames and lenses. You won’t find our brands at the big box stores. And, we regularly give our vendors a “report card”; if they aren’t good enough for us, then their products aren’t good enough for you.
4. Assurance: We don’t provide eyewear that you can’t use, and you’ll never hear “You’ll get used to it” from us. Should you discover that your new eyewear does not accomplish your visual goals, we’ll always make it right. Even if you simply change your mind, we’ll change your eyewear!
5. Education: Like a luxury automobile, your new eyewear will contain features you probably didn’t even know existed. We take the time to make sure you know why your eyewear is the best choice to enhance your visual lifestyle.
The Eyewear Gallery at LaFollette Eye Clinic has dozens of popular designers on display. Some of our favorites include:
 ProDesign: Offering clean Danish design with a twist of something unexpected, ProDesign balances classic and clean with bold and bright to continuously keep classic styles updated. ProDesign eyewear dresses the face, interacting to obtain a beautiful and harmonic look. These frames never demand all the attention but rather complete and enhance the lines of the face.
  Oakley: Oakley performance eyewear and sunwear bears the mark of excellence and is the solution to challenges facing those who cannot compromise on performance. With Oakley products, science and art come together, producing a new formula of performance and style. Oakley’s High Definition Optics offer clearer, distortion-free vision, unrivaled impact protection, and 100% UV filtering using the purest lens material on earth.
  Vera Bradley: For 25 years Vera Bradley has been designing handbags, accessories and travel items with unique and original design patterns for women of all ages, becoming synonymous with quality and attention to detail. Design elements behind Vera Bradley eyewear offers a modern classic design, inspired by unique and colorful patterns. Vera Bradley’s custom 4-layer acetate screen-printing technique allows for vibrant, feminine designs that are exquisitely comfortable, and coordinate with matching fabric cases for a truly unique eyewear experience.
  Coach: Coach has emerged as America’s leading designer of accessible luxury items including eyewear and sunwear, gaining international recognition for quality and style. Coach eyewear consistently balances design and function, with artisan-quality craftsmanship lavished on every detail, including matching eyewear cases. The renowned Coach mix of function, workmanship, fashion and style blends a New York fashion sensibility with an all-American attitude for designs that are unparalleled.
  Gucci: Since 1921, Gucci has been distinguished by its meticulous care for detail and its use of extremely high quality materials. Refined details harmonize proportionally, reinterpreting vintage inspirations in a modern way, making the brand instantly recognizable. The new Gucci eyewear collection reflects the timeless elegance of the historic brand, and is intended for those with discerning tastes who are inclined towards an elegant and modern style.
At LaFollette Eye Clinic, we continually search for ways to improve your eyesight. Here are the latest developments in eyewear technology for incredibly clear, comfortable vision.
 Now you have a choice in vision: ordinary or WOW. Get the WOW™! iZon High Definition Lens
It’s extraordinary to think that vision correction technology relies on the same measurements and technology used generations ago. That’s all about to change.
Introducing iZon® High Resolution Eyeglass Lenses – a quantum leap forward in vision correction. Using technology unlike anything else in optometry, iZon Lenses offer a whole new standard for perfect vision.
They not only address your acuity of vision (which line you can read on the eye chart at 20 feet), they also improve the quality of your vision. You’ll see with far more sharpness, contrast and clarity than ever before possible. Current iZon wearers describe it as High-Definition vision.
 The iZon lens is the only lens in the world customized to the unique shape of your eye, offering true High Definition vision. The HOYA Nulux ep
 Lens design should begin with the human eye as the starting place for all lens evaluation and development. Previously, traditional designs were based on optical theory, with little attention paid to the varying elements related to actual vision. Now, HOYA’s Nulux ep design takes into account functions such as eyeball rotation to arrive at the overall lens design.
The result: HOYA’s Nulux ep offers benefits for every prescription through HOYA Free-Form Design Technology. Each prescription is custom-surfaced using this technology, allowing each lens to be perfectly matched to individual prescriptions providing clear, natural vision no matter where you look.
 HOYA's Nulux ep is one of the few custom lenses to offer clear, crisp vision through the entire lens, even to the edges.
 The Dry Eye Center at Lafollette Eye Clinic Opened in 2010 DEFINITION
Ocular surface disease includes dry eyes, allergies, blepharitis, infections, and inflammations. This complicated condition affects over 20 million Americans. Most types are chronic and progressive, with early symptoms including burning, watering, itching, foreign body sensation, and blur. This can lead to significant suffering if left untreated. Risk categories for ocular surface disease include women over 40 and patients with inflammatory conditions.
TREATMENT AT LAFOLLETTE EYE CLINIC
In addition to diagnosing and treating a host of common types of ocular surface disease daily, the doctors and staff at LaFollette Eye Clinic have successfully treated patients with eye conditions caused by arthritis, hormone imbalance, thyroid conditions, Sjogren’s syndrome, lupus, and many others. This is accomplished with numerous techniques including medical therapy, supportive and home therapies, patient education, and dietary supplements.
 The above photo shows how macular degeneration may affect vision DEFINITION
Macular degeneration is a potentially blinding disease that damages the most sensitive area of the retina (the interior lining) of the eye. Major risk factors for Macular Degeneration include age, smoking, and family history.
TREATMENT AT LAFOLLETTE EYE CLINIC
In addition to a thorough examination by our doctors and staff, the following instruments are helpful in diagnosing and treating macular degeneration: the Fundus Camera, the Optical Coherence Tomographer, and the Forsee PHP Vision Analyzer.
 The above photo shows how glaucoma may affect vision DEFINITION
Glaucoma damages the optic nerve and impairs vision, sometimes progressing to blindness. Major risk factors for glaucoma include age, race, family history, and elevated eye pressure.
TREATMENT AT LAFOLLETTE EYE CLINIC
In addition to a thorough examination by our doctors and staff, the following instruments are helpful in diagnosing and treating glaucoma: the Fundus Camera, the Optical Coherence Tomographer, and the Humphrey Visual Fields Analyzer.
 The above photo shows how diabetic retinopathy may affect vision DEFINITION
Diabetic Retinopathy is a complication of diabetes that results from damage to the blood vessels of the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye (retina). Major risk factors for Diabetic Retinopathy include age, blood sugar stability, and family history.
TREATMENT AT LAFOLLETTE EYE CLINIC
In addition to a thorough examination by our doctors and staff, the following instruments are helpful in diagnosing and treating Diabetic Retinopathy: the Fundus Camera and the Optical Coherence Tomographer. Our doctors also work closely with a team of retinal specialists when necessary.
 The above photo shows how a cataract may affect vision DEFINITION
A Cataract is a clouding developed in the crystalline lens of the eye that obstructs the passage of light. Major risk factors for Cataracts include sun exposure, smoking, and age.
TREATMENT AT LAFOLLETTE EYE CLINIC
In addition to a thorough examination by our doctors and staff, several lens types are available to maximize vision even if a patient has cataracts. The Z-View Aberrometer helps our doctors determine how much visual distortion is present. Should a patient require surgery to remove cataracts, Tom Browning, M.D., is available for consultations.
At LaFollette Eye Clinic, your eye health is our primary concern. We continually update our technology to provide you with exceptional care for your vision and eye health. Below you will see some of the instruments we use for diagnosing and treating a host of eye conditions.
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Z-View Aberrometer
Our doctors use this to measure your iPrint, or unique eye shape. This data can then be used to make custom High Definition iZon lenses, which reduce glare and distortion, and provide you with unparalleled High Definition Vision. |
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Foresee PHP Vision Analyzer
Our doctors use this painless, non-invasive visual analyzer to detect early signs of wet macular degeneration, the most devastating type of the disease. |
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Canon Digital Retinal Camera
The pinnacle of imaging technology with reduced brightness, improved comfort, and shorter exams, this camera allows your doctor to screen and record data for many illnesses, allowing for better overall care. |
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Humphrey Visual Fields Analyzer
This vision analyzer helps our doctors assess your optic nerve function. It is useful in diagnosing and treating numerous anomalies such as glaucoma, stroke, tumors, and transient visual changes. |
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Optical Coherence Tomographer
A scanning laser ophthalmoscope that provides our doctors with valuable microscopic imagery of your retinas. We use this technology to diagnose and treat numerous eye diseases, including glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. |
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Smart Look Smart Mirror
This software system allows our team in The Eyewear Gallery to show you images of yourself wearing different designer eyewear, as well as to demonstrate how lens types and treatments can improve vision and appearance. This is especially helpful when your eyes are dilated, or if you have a strong prescription. |
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