Comprehensive Eye Care

Receive premium eye care services from routine exams to specialized procedures to maintain your long-term eye health.

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Cataract Surgery

Cataracts are the leading cause of poor vision in adults, but that doesn't have to be the case.

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Glaucoma Care

At the Mountain Empire Eye Physicians, we use state-of-the-art equipment to diagnose and manage glaucoma.

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Macular Degeneration

Macular degeneration is the leading cause of impaired reading or detailed vision.

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Diabetic Eye Disease

We use advanced equipment and expertise to diagnose and treat an array of retinal conditions.

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Dry Eye Treatment

Prevent your uncomfortable dry eyes with simple treatments that offer lasting results.

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Hearing Loss

Macular degeneration is the leading cause of impaired reading or detailed vision.

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  • "If you have a hearing problem as I have had, go see Jennifer Henson at Mountain Empire Eye Hearing and Audiology Services. Jennifer was recommended by my ENT and now I am hearing things I couldn't hear before. Thanks Jennifer, you are the best."

    - C. Atwell, Saltville VA, Patient

  • "I’ve gone to Dr Hicks for several years. He performed my cataract surgery last year with excellent results. He is very friendly and fully explains any questions I may have. I highly recommend Dr Hicks and Mountain Empire Eye Associates & Surgery."

    - Catherine H, Cataract Surgery Patient

  • "Cataract surgery experience could not have been better. Period. Dr Bunning is exceptional, team is outstanding. This organization is skilled and knows what they are doing, which is vastly important when it is your eye they are dealing with. 10+"

    - Bud Smith, Cataract Surgery Patient

Bristol, Tennessee

Bristol, Tennessee

3185 W State St suite 2010, Bristol, TN 37620, USA

423.968.7555

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Bristol, Tennessee – Surgery Center

Bristol, Tennessee – Surgery Center

3185 W State St suite 2020, Bristol, TN 37620, USA

423.968.4141

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Cedar Bluff, Virginia

Cedar Bluff, Virginia

2308 Cedar Valley Dr, Cedar Bluff, VA 24609, USA

1.800.698.3019

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Marion, Virginia

Marion, Virginia

1020 Terrace Dr suite 100, Marion, VA 24354, USA

1.800.698.3019

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Pounding Mill, Virginia

Pounding Mill, Virginia

224 Clay Drive, Pounding Mill, VA 24637, USA

888.857.5033

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Wise, Virginia

Wise, Virginia

135 Plaza Road Southwest, Wise, VA 24293, USA

1.800.698.3019

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We take a proactive and holistic approach to eye care by partnering with Ophthalmologists and Optometrists, encouraging regular eye exams.

Surgery Center

Our outpatient surgery center is located on-site at our Bristol, TN, facility and is dedicated exclusively to eye surgery, including cataract surgery and laser eye surgery. We work hard to ensure that your eye care experience is not only successful, but convenient and enjoyable!

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Hearing Loss

Your sense of hearing is just as important as your sense of sight. Hearing loss affects physical health, social skills, family relationships, self-esteem, and more. Untreated, it can significantly diminish your quality of life. Find your customized hearing aid solution.

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