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Eye Care and Eye Exams in Athens, Georgia
At Thomas Eye Center we have a mission to exceed everyone’s expectations. We provide comprehensive eye exams, treat and manage eye disease, have our very own dry eye clinic, and offer contact lens fittings for myopia control. Our optometrists, Drs. Stuart Thomas and Kaj Vetha, take the time to learn about our patients’ daily routines, systemic health, social, and sports activities to better understand your vision requirements and provide the best eye care that you deserve.
For over 70 years, our optometry practice has offered innovative technology, excellent eye care service, and knowledgeable team to care for our patients. We use the highest quality lens materials and personal styling to dispense our patient’s designed eyewear.
We invite you to refer your family, friends, and co-workers to our practice. Please feel free to request an appointment online or contact us.
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Quality Eyewear for the Whole Family
Once your comprehensive eye exam is complete, you will have the chance to look at our extensive selection of eyewear including latest styles in designer sunglasses and prescription eyeglasses.
We have an excellent staff of licensed and professional opticians to help you find the frames that make you look and feel great!
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Thomas Eye Center serves the Athens area
Whether you travel from Elberton, Statham, Bishop, or Oconee County to visit Thomas Eye Center in Athens GA, we take the time to provide the best comprehensive eye care you deserve.
Our established optometry practice offers the finest eye care services using advanced diagnostic equipment while providing the personal attention you expect from a qualified eye doctor.
As your eye care specialists, Dr. Stuart Thomas, and Dr. Kaj Vetha care about your well-being and understand the health of your eyes are an important part of your overall health care.
Thomas Eye Center of Athens, GA has expanded our optometry practice on Baxter Street, just a block east of St. Mary’s Hospital and Athens/Clarke County Public Library, with an expansive eye gallery and the licensed opticians and eye care professionals our customers expect.
Click or call (706) 549-7757 to schedule your next eye exam with local eye specialists that are knowledgeable and care about your eye health and vision management.
We look forward to seeing you.
Pumpkin Decorating Fundraiser Coming Soon!
Each September, the enthusiastic staff of Thomas Eye Center proudly transform into pumpkin artists, in preparation for our October fundraising extravaganza. The spooky fun kicks off October 1 when their stunning, one-of-a-kind jack-o'-lanterns go on display for our...
Do you suffer from gritty, itchy eyes? It could be dry eye disease.
Are dry, itchy, and gritty eyes bothering you? You're not alone. Dry eye disease affects many people, causing discomfort and irritation. But how do you know when it's time to seek a diagnosis and explore treatment options? If you've been experiencing persistent eye...
All About Presbyopia
Around the age of 40, most adults will start experiencing signs of presbyopia. It is when your eyes gradually lose the ability to see things clearly up close. The tell-tale sign may be when you notice yourself needing to hold things further away to read them. ...
Eye Care and the Common Cold
To help you beat the common cold this season, here are a few things to keep in mind: The best practice for washing hands: wet hands with warm water before applying soap, rub hands together covering each palm, between fingers and then the back of your hand, and then...
Even children need eye protection from the sun
Children may not be as interested as adults are in the fashion aspect of sunglasses. But because kids spend much more time outdoors than most adults do, sunglasses that block 100 percent of the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays are extra important for children. In...
Eyeglass donations accepted here
If you have any old eyeglasses or sunglasses laying around, don’t throw them away! Consider donating them to local people in need. Dr. Thomas is partnered with the Lions Clubs International and our office is an official drop off location! Just gather your glasses,...
Dry Eye Can Happen to Anyone
Dry eye occurs when the quantity and/or quality of tears fails to keep the surface of the eye adequately lubricated. The risk of developing dry eye increases with advancing age. These days, though, even young people are developing dry eye due to “digital eye strain”...
Think your child is ready for contacts?
How do I know when my child is ready for contact lenses? There’s no “right age” to begin wearing contact lenses — almost anyone of any age can wear them. But it involves a level of responsibility and the ability to follow a wear-and-care routine. If you feel your...
Is it time for your child to have their first eye exam?
Fun morning here at Thomas Eye Center! Mr. Lincoln just turned 6 months old and came in for his first eye exam! Healthy eyes and good vision play a critical role in how infants and children learn to see the world. Six months is around the time Dr. Thomas recommends a...
June is cataract awareness month
Prevent Blindness America has declared June as Cataract Awareness Month. Cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss in the United States, and it is the leading cause of blindness in the world. There are 24 million Americans over the age of 40 who are affected by...
