Dr. Jennifer Maples, O.D. specializes in medical optometry and contact lenses. After graduating with highest honors from Middle Tennessee State University, with a degree in chemistry, she decided to pursue her doctorate in optometry. While studying optometry at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Dr. Maples developed her passion for patient interaction and caring for patients holistically, rather than just as a “set of eyes.”
Dr. Jennifer Maples, O.D. specializes in medical optometry and contact lenses. After graduating with highest honors from Middle Tennessee State University, with a degree in chemistry, she decided to pursue her doctorate in optometry. While studying optometry at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Dr. Maples developed her passion for patient interaction and caring for patients holistically, rather than just as a “set of eyes.”
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My Subjective exam was performed before by Riley. Then my pupils were dilated and dr did the subjective again and everything was blurry from the drops. I think my prescription had changed after the first subjective. Confused.
Jul-2025
Very helpful and patient. So happy she us my eye doctor!
Jul-2025
Excellent. Took her time and was thorough.
Jul-2025
It's because of doctor David Harris (D3) and Dr Maples, that I am finally able to see things really far away — a really good thing when riding my motorcycle. I now have to wear reading glasses for computer work and reading 😃, but I feel VERY GRATEFUL AND HUMBLED!! I can't say thank you to Dr D3, Dr Maples, and all of the fine people caring for people @ University Eye Specialists in Knoxville.
Warmest Regards,
Darren Denton, BSN, RN
Jul-2025
Listened, cared, very personalable.
Jul-2025
Visit was complete and thorough… Glad to be a new patient of Dr. Maples….!
Jun-2025
Very polite and professional really enjoyed my visit... best dr in the practice
Jun-2025
I appreciate Dr Maples' sunny disposition and expertise. I feel valued as a patient and confident I receive optimal eyecare. I appreciate her Ophthalmologic explanations that
are communicated in a way that is easy for me to understand.
Jun-2025
Dr. Maples is very professional but seems to genuinely care about how you are doing and goes out of her way to find new medicines to help your eye problems
Jun-2025
Very well practiced,polite and thorough
May-2025
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Eye Care Center Hardin Valley
2547 Willow Point Way Knoxville, TN 37931
UT Medical Center
1932 Alcoa Highway, Bldg. C Ste. 255 Knoxville, TN 37920
Dr. Jennifer Maples, O.D. specializes in medical optometry and contact lenses. After graduating with highest honors from Middle Tennessee State University, with a degree in chemistry, she decided to pursue her doctorate in optometry. While studying optometry at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Dr. Maples developed her passion for patient interaction and caring for patients holistically, rather than just as a “set of eyes.” After graduating optometry school in 2004, doctor Maples was able to complete her residency training at the James H. Quillen Veterans Medical Center located in Mountain Home, Tennessee. She viewed this as a distinctive honor and privilege, being able to provide care and vision to those who have bravely served our country.
Dr. Maples is board certified by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry and The American Board of Certification in Medical Optometry. She is also a member of the Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Maples applies her extensive knowledge and practical abilities to improving the quality of life of her patients on a daily basis.
During her time at the UAB School of Optometry, Dr. Maples was also an active member of Students in Optometric Service to Humanity (SOSH), Beta Sigma Kappa National Optometric Honor Society, and UABSO student government. Dr. Maples traveled as a volunteer with SOSH on Mission trips to both Honduras and the Dominican Republic.
Dr. Maples finds interactions with her patients very rewarding. One of her greatest joys, as an optometrist, is knowing that her patients are informed and understand their unique eye health situation. Interestingly, Dr. Maples initially wanted to study education and pursue a teaching degree. Her patients quickly pick up on this quality, as she reflects an undeniable passion for patient education during the examination.
Outside of the office, Dr. Maples enjoys exploring nature through hiking and bicycling. She also has a personal interest in neurobiology and the field of mindfulness – above all, Dr. Maples treasures spending quality time with her husband and two precious young boys.
My Subjective exam was performed before by Riley. Then my pupils were dilated and dr did the subjective again and everything was blurry from the drops. I think my prescription had changed after the first subjective. Confused.
Very helpful and patient. So happy she us my eye doctor!
Excellent. Took her time and was thorough.
It's because of doctor David Harris (D3) and Dr Maples, that I am finally able to see things really far away — a really good thing when riding my motorcycle. I now have to wear reading glasses for computer work and reading 😃, but I feel VERY GRATEFUL AND HUMBLED!! I can't say thank you to Dr D3, Dr Maples, and all of the fine people caring for people @ University Eye Specialists in Knoxville. Warmest Regards, Darren Denton, BSN, RN
Listened, cared, very personalable.
Visit was complete and thorough… Glad to be a new patient of Dr. Maples….!
Very polite and professional really enjoyed my visit... best dr in the practice
I appreciate Dr Maples' sunny disposition and expertise. I feel valued as a patient and confident I receive optimal eyecare. I appreciate her Ophthalmologic explanations that are communicated in a way that is easy for me to understand.
Dr. Maples is very professional but seems to genuinely care about how you are doing and goes out of her way to find new medicines to help your eye problems
Very well practiced,polite and thorough