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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She is the best!!
(5 days ago)
Oct-2025
Today was my first time seeing Dr. Hughes, she is amazing. She took really good care of me and I am lokk ok I g forward to keeping her as my new eye doctor!
(5 days ago)
Oct-2025
Hannah is very personable and easy to talk to. She has a great bedside manner.
(6 days ago)
Oct-2025
Absolutely awesome. Listens to and addresses all your concerns
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
We like Dr Hughes and have seen her weekly since she diagnosed my mother with Shingles. The thing that troubles me the most about her and other Drs is they are almost always in a HURRY to get the appointment over with so they can move on! I get it BUT…can they take acting classes so they can fake it better? In my opinion, especially when a patient isn’t being overly needy, the dr needs to just chill and be truly empathetic and understanding! Listen for Pete’s sake! Like, treat the patient the way they would want their mother treated! Dr Hughes seems competent and friendly. Personally, i think ALL doctors could learn a lot from studying Dr Froula’s demeanor. He NEVER rushes to “move on”. I truly don’t think the average Dr office has a clue about how to treat elderly patients. Too bad our society doesn’t respect our elderly the way other cultures do.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Patient and thorough! Thank you!
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
She was great. Very perfessional.
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Very professional, but approachable with any questions I had
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
It’s always a pleasure to be Dr. Hughes’
patient. She is always pleasant/professional. She is the “Best”.
(3 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Very personable, kind, and professional
(3 weeks ago)
Oct-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.
She is the best!!
Today was my first time seeing Dr. Hughes, she is amazing. She took really good care of me and I am lokk ok I g forward to keeping her as my new eye doctor!
Hannah is very personable and easy to talk to. She has a great bedside manner.
Absolutely awesome. Listens to and addresses all your concerns
We like Dr Hughes and have seen her weekly since she diagnosed my mother with Shingles. The thing that troubles me the most about her and other Drs is they are almost always in a HURRY to get the appointment over with so they can move on! I get it BUT…can they take acting classes so they can fake it better? In my opinion, especially when a patient isn’t being overly needy, the dr needs to just chill and be truly empathetic and understanding! Listen for Pete’s sake! Like, treat the patient the way they would want their mother treated! Dr Hughes seems competent and friendly. Personally, i think ALL doctors could learn a lot from studying Dr Froula’s demeanor. He NEVER rushes to “move on”. I truly don’t think the average Dr office has a clue about how to treat elderly patients. Too bad our society doesn’t respect our elderly the way other cultures do.
Patient and thorough! Thank you!
She was great. Very perfessional.
Very professional, but approachable with any questions I had
It’s always a pleasure to be Dr. Hughes’ patient. She is always pleasant/professional. She is the “Best”.
Very personable, kind, and professional