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 so personable. She made me feel at ease and able to share my concerns and offer good insights into the reasons for my issues.
(3 days ago)
Dec-2025
Dr Hughes is very thorough and listens well to the patient.
(4 days ago)
Dec-2025
Wonderful experience as always!
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Love her! She is awesome! My only complaint is that I always have to wait an hour before I can get back to see her.
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Dr Hannah is personable. She takes the time to talk with you and answers all you questions. She goes the extra mile for her patients.
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Very professional
Kept me informed of my situation
Excellent staff
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Dr. Hughes is always thorough and very patient.
(3 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Excellent Eye Doctor. Fully professional with a caring disposition.
(3 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Very personable and thorough. I definitely trust Dr. Hughes with my eye care.
(3 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Dr Hughes is thorough, knowledgeable, and one of the nicest doctors I have ever been to. She took her time and answered all of my questions, giving me all the information I needed to consider when making decisions. She's fantastic!
(3 weeks ago)
Nov-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 so personable. She made me feel at ease and able to share my concerns and offer good insights into the reasons for my issues.
Dr Hughes is very thorough and listens well to the patient.
Wonderful experience as always!
Love her! She is awesome! My only complaint is that I always have to wait an hour before I can get back to see her.
Dr Hannah is personable. She takes the time to talk with you and answers all you questions. She goes the extra mile for her patients.
Very professional Kept me informed of my situation Excellent staff
Dr. Hughes is always thorough and very patient.
Excellent Eye Doctor. Fully professional with a caring disposition.
Very personable and thorough. I definitely trust Dr. Hughes with my eye care.
Dr Hughes is thorough, knowledgeable, and one of the nicest doctors I have ever been to. She took her time and answered all of my questions, giving me all the information I needed to consider when making decisions. She's fantastic!