Location & Hours
Get Directions11111 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37934
| Monday | 7:30 - 4:30 |
| Tuesday | 7:30 - 4:30 |
| Wednesday | 7:30 - 4:30 |
| Thursday | 9:00 - 6:00 |
| Friday | 7:30 - 1:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
- Written by Premier Eyecare
We all know that during pregnancy, a woman's body goes through a great deal of change hormonally and physiologically. But did you know her eyes change as well? Below are some of the most common effects pregnancy can have on the eye.
- Corneal changes. In some cases, pregnancy can cause the cornea, the front window of the eye, to change curvature and even swell, leading to shifts in glasses and contact lens prescriptions. In addition, changes in the chemistry of the tear film can lead to dry...
- Written by Premier Eyecare
1. Vision is so important to humans that almost half of your brain’s capacity is dedicated to visual perception.
2. The most active muscles in your body are the muscles that move your eyes.
3. The surface tissue of your cornea (the epithelium) is one of the quickest-healing tissues in your body. The entire corneal surface can turn over every 7 days.
4. Your eyes can get sunburned. It is called photokeratitis and it can make the corneal epithelium slough off just like your skin peels after a...
