ABOUT US
The Core of Vision Wellness
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Vision Wellness exists to provide a cost-effective alternative to eye care that brings the focus and relationship back to the doctor and the patient. We believe in honesty, transparency and integrity from start to finish. Providing the highest quality care with a personalized approach is always at the center of what we do.
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At Vision Wellness we strive to create a space that is unique, fun, warm, and inviting. Our goal is for members to feel safe and valued when they visit, and we are proud to make eye care kind of cool in Blount County!
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We believe that we are called to serve, and in that service to share the love of Christ with everyone we encounter. Rooted in Scripture, Vision Wellness operates to echo what we read in Psalm 119:18 “Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions.” (NLT)
Psalm 119 reflects humility, patience, attentiveness, and a posture of asking for clarity rather than assuming it. This is the foundation of how we aim to serve in Blount County, TN.
The Vision Wellness Team
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OWNER
Undergrad: Rocky Mountain College (Billings, MT)
Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry (Memphis, TN)
Started Practicing: 2014
Favorite Areas of Practice: Routine Vision Care, Multifocal Contacts, Optical & Lab work
Sense of Humor: Corny (Think Nebraska corn field)
Interests: Custom Harley Davidsons, Fitness and Nutrition, Running, Bird Dogs
Owner of Sagepoint Builds, LLC: A construction & renovation company in Blount County
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COULDN’T STAY RETIRED
Undergrad: University of Tennessee (Knoxville, TN)
Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry (Memphis, TN)
Started Practicing: 1978
Favorite Areas of Practice: Ocular Disease Management, Opththalmology Co-Management, Ocular Nutrition
Sense of Humor: Dry (think Sahara Desert)
Interests: Gardening, Fishing, Traveling
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THE BEST OF THE TANTUMS
Mrs. Sue will likely be the best part of your visit at Vision Wellness. She helps members navigate their appointments, helps gather testing data before exams, and helps members select eyewear as well.
Married to Dr. Lloyd for over 50 years, which shows you she’s likely a saint.
Interests: Running, Nutrition, Music, Serving at Church
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THE FACE OF VISION WELLNESS
When you visit Vision Wellness, you’re likely to see Gray & Sage hanging around. They are Dr. Will’s German Shorthaired Pointers, and they love to help dog-loving members feel more at home at their visits!
Favorite Animal: Squirrels
Favorite Food: All
Interests: Everything, always
A Message from Our Team
Our team is here to serve you!
Whether you’ve been a member for years or you’re thinking about joining, we’re so glad you’re here. We’re able to do what we love and serve Blount County because of people like you. Thank you for all the support!
Our Practice
Membership-based
No insurance
No co-pays
No deductibles
Just Doctor + Patient
Hours
Monday - Saturday
7am - 7pm
24-hour optical access for members
Total Years of Clinical Experience
60 years
Phone
865-850-4855 (Text or Call)
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Location
543 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy,
Maryville, TN
(Next to All In Health)
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More About Vision Wellness…
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Yes! Vision Wellness is the only eye care practice in Blount County that is 100% locally owned and operated without any outside influence. That’s something we’re extremely proud of too.
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Absolutely. Members at Vision Wellness are encouraged to pick the doctor they feel they can relate to best. Schedules fluctuate throughout the year, but we want our members to see who they want during their visit.
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Life changed for our family and the practice became something we no longer felt was serving well. While it was an honor to build and grow that practice, it no longer aligned with what we wanted in our lives or careers. We are forever grateful to everyone in Blount County who supported us while we owned & operated it!
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Simply stated: God called us to serve this community. We knew it needed to look completely different this time, so we decided to radically change the way eye care is delivered while removing traditional barriers to care. Vision Wellness is a passion-project for us, and there’s no place we’d rather build it than in Maryville, TN.