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Blake S Rust OD

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Primary Care
Other Diseases: Eye doctors can detect early signs of some conditions and diseases by looking at your eye’s blood vessels, retina and so forth. Your eye doctor may be able to tell you if you are developing high blood pressure, high cholesterol or a few other problems.For example, diabetes can cause small blood vessel leaks or bleeding in the eye, as well as swelling of the macula, which can lead to vision loss. Your eye doctor will likely detect this during a complete eye exam. It is estimated that one-third of Americans who have diabetes don’t know it; your eye doctor may detect the disease before your primary care physician does, especially if you’re overdue for a physical.

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Extra Phones: Fax: (865) 579-5862
Brands: contact lenses, eyeglasses
AKA: Rust Blake S OD
Other Link: http://www.theeyegroup.net
Categories: Physicians & Surgeons, Ophthalmology, Laser Vision Correction, Optometrists, Physicians & Surgeons, Physicians & Surgeons, Family Medicine & General Practice

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Phone: (865) 577-4492

Address: 7220 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920

Website: http://www.theeyegroup.net

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Blake S Rust OD

General Practitioners

Primary Care
Other Diseases: Eye doctors can detect early signs of some conditions and diseases by looking at your eye’s blood vessels, retina and so forth. Your eye doctor may be able to tell you if you are developing high blood pressure, high cholesterol or a few other problems.For example, diabetes can cause small blood vessel leaks or bleeding in the eye, as well as swelling of the macula, which can lead to vision loss. Your eye doctor will likely detect this during a complete eye exam. It is estimated that one-third of Americans who have diabetes don’t know it; your eye doctor may detect the disease before your primary care physician does, especially if you’re overdue for a physical.
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Ophthalmologists

Glaucoma
Eye Diseases: Many eye diseases, such as glaucoma and diabetic eye disease, have no symptoms in their early stages. Your eye doctor will check the health of your eyes inside and out for signs of early problems. In most cases, early detection and treatment of eye diseases can help reduce your risk for permanent vision loss.
Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration, often called AMD or ARMD, is the leading cause of vision loss and blindness among Americans who are age 65 and older. Because people in this group are an increasingly larger percentage of the general population, vision loss from macular degeneration is a growing problem. AMD is the degeneration of the macula, which is the part of the retina responsible for the sharp, central vision needed to read, drive, recognize faces, and any other detailed visual task. Symptoms of AMD include shadowy spots in the central vision, fuzzy vision, glare sensitivity, difficulty seeing in low light situations, and distorted vision where some words may appear wavy when reading. The primary cause of macular degeneration is aging, but inactivity, heart disease, and smoking are risk factors as well. Although there is no cure for macular degeneration, our doctors can recommend medications or treatments to make it more manageable.
Laser Eye Surgery
Cataracts
Slit lamp exam to help look for common conditions or diseases such as: macular degeneration, detached retina, cataracts, injury to the cornea, or blockages of the retinal vessel
Cataract Surgery
Cataracts refer to cloudiness on the normally clear lens of the eye. Cataracts are the most common cause of vision loss in people over age 40 and is the principal cause of blindness in the world. In fact, there are more cases of cataracts worldwide than there are of glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy combined, according to Prevent Blindness America (PBA). Symptoms of a cataract include light from the sun or a lamp seeming too bright or glaring, fading of colors, or glare from car headlights at night. The most common cause of cataracts is aging, but family history, smoking, diabetes, medication use, or prolonged time spent in the sun can lead to cataracts as well. Our doctors will check for cataracts during an eye exam by testing your vision and examining your eye. Depending on the severity of your cataracts, you may be able to use glasses or contacts to correct your vision. However, the doctors may recommend cataract surgery to correct the problem. If this is the case, they will refer you to a surgeon, and monitor your pre and post-operative care to ensure you have the best possible outcome.
Eye Exam
PLEASE NOTE: The Optomap® Retinal Exam is usually a “non-covered service” with your insurance plan, meaning that you would be responsible for the charges. The Eye Group doctors strongly believe that the Optomap® Retinal Exam is an essential part of your comprehensive eye exam and highly recommend it for all patients once per year. Our fee for the Optomap® Retinal Exam is $49.

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Diabetes Care
Diabetic Retinopathy
Ophthalmoscopy test, where the doctor examines the back part of the eye (fundus), which includes the retina, optic disc, choroid, and blood vessels.

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