Dr. Hannah Hughes, O.D. is a dynamic optometrist who joined University Eye Specialists in 2020. After completing her biology degree at Northern Kentucky University, she pursued her passion for optometry at the prestigious Indiana University School of Optometry. During her time there, Dr. Hughes was actively involved in various organizations, including the Special Olympics and Optometric Services to Humanity.
Dr. Hannah Hughes, O.D. is a dynamic optometrist who joined University Eye Specialists in 2020. After completing her biology degree at Northern Kentucky University, she pursued her passion for optometry at the prestigious Indiana University School of Optometry. During her time there, Dr. Hughes was actively involved in various organizations, including the Special Olympics and Optometric Services to Humanity.
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The Best!
Jul-2025
Dr Hughes is very personable and professional to work with. I highly recommend.
Jul-2025
Very helpful and professional
Jul-2025
Hannah is awsome! My whole family loves her. She explains things so well and in a way we can understand. Im so glad we found her!
Jul-2025
She genuinely cares about her patients!
Jul-2025
Dr Hughes is always professional, thorough & friendly & such a pleasant Dr to be taking such wonderful care of my eyes!!
Jul-2025
Very professional with fantastic personal iry
Jul-2025
She worked me into her schedule because I was having issues with my vision. She is great! Compassionate! Puts you at ease.
Jul-2025
She did an excellent job. In addition I got in and out of the office within an hour. I thought that was a good thing.
Jul-2025
Excellent examination
Jul-2025
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Eye Care Center Maryville
622 Smithview Drive Maryville, TN 37803
Dr. Hannah Hughes, O.D. is a dynamic optometrist who joined University Eye Specialists in 2020. After completing her biology degree at Northern Kentucky University, she pursued her passion for optometry at the prestigious Indiana University School of Optometry. During her time there, Dr. Hughes was actively involved in various organizations, including the Special Olympics and Optometric Services to Humanity.
Following graduation, Dr. Hughes completed an externship with the Naval Health Clinic in Quantico, Virginia, where she provided care to active-duty military personnel. She then moved on to the Tallahassee Veteran’s Administration, where she continued to develop her skills in caring for patients with diverse visual needs.
Dr. Hughes’ areas of expertise include pediatric optometry, ocular disease management, and contact lens fitting, with a particular passion for scleral lenses. Her desire to improve her patients’ visual outcomes has led her to specialize in fitting these lenses, which can provide exceptional comfort and clarity for those with corneal irregularities or dry eye conditions.
Dr. Hughes also has a keen interest in dry eye treatment and intervention, recognizing the increasing need for specialized care in today’s digital age. She has contributed to various research projects, including consultative research on anterior eye tomography.
Outside of the office, Dr. Hughes enjoys coaching competitive figure skaters at the Ice Chalet in Knoxville, where she has been involved in the sport since she was a young girl. She also enjoys staying active by going for runs and hikes in the beautiful East Tennessee scenery, often accompanied by her spoiled rescue puppy, Burd.
The Best!
Dr Hughes is very personable and professional to work with. I highly recommend.
Very helpful and professional
Hannah is awsome! My whole family loves her. She explains things so well and in a way we can understand. Im so glad we found her!
She genuinely cares about her patients!
Dr Hughes is always professional, thorough & friendly & such a pleasant Dr to be taking such wonderful care of my eyes!!
Very professional with fantastic personal iry
She worked me into her schedule because I was having issues with my vision. She is great! Compassionate! Puts you at ease.
She did an excellent job. In addition I got in and out of the office within an hour. I thought that was a good thing.
Excellent examination