Business Details
41 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Optometrist in Ripley, TN
Established in 1985, Brooks A. Harris, OD, OD is a family-owned optometry practice in Ripley, TN dedicated to comprehensive eye care. Our services include precise vision examinations, thorough eye health evaluations, and treatment of eye injuries, infections, and disorders. We utilize advanced technology to ensure accurate prescriptions and offer a wide selection of glasses and contact lenses tailored to individual lifestyle needs. With over 37 years of experience, we prioritize personalized care, taking time to understand each patient's visual requirements and recommending solutions that balance comfort, clarity, and value.Our practice maintains a large frame selection from designer and budget-friendly brands, complemented by expert lens customization. We emphasize transparency in all recommendations, ensuring patients receive only what they need while benefiting from our extensive industry knowledge. The clinic's commitment to community service and patient education underscores our philosophy of caring for people beyond their vision needs.
Services
Vision Exams
Eye Health Exams
Special Eye Testing
Eye Injuries
Glasses
Contact Lenses
Optomap Exams
Preventive Eye Care
Lens Options
Frame Selection
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer emergency appointments for urgent eye care needs.
- Our clinic has been serving the community since 1985.
- Family-owned practice with personalized patient attention.
- We provide 20% OFF on second pair of glasses.
- Large selection of designer and budget-friendly eyewear.
What people say
Thorough eye health evaluations
Wide frame selection
Friendly staff
Accurate prescriptions
Emergency care available
Services
Vision Exams
Our comprehensive vision exams use advanced technology to determine precise prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses. We evaluate visual acuity, eye coordination, and focusing ability while checking for common vision disorders. The exam includes digital imaging to detect early signs of eye diseases like glaucoma and macular degeneration, ensuring accurate diagnoses and personalized corrective solutions.
Eye Health Exams
These thorough evaluations assess overall eye health through detailed internal and external examinations. We screen for conditions such as cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and age-related eye diseases using specialized equipment. The process includes intraocular pressure testing and retinal imaging to create comprehensive health records that help prevent future vision problems through early intervention.
Glasses
We offer extensive frame and lens options from designer brands and budget-friendly collections. Our specialists help select frames that complement facial features while ensuring proper fit. Lens options include progressive additions, high-definition technology, and protective coatings. We provide customization for single vision, bifocals, and specialty prescriptions with materials ranging from polycarbonate to high-index plastics.
Contact Lenses
Our contact lens fittings accommodate various vision needs including astigmatism, presbyopia, and dry eyes. We offer daily disposables, extended wear options, and specialty lenses from brands like Acuvue and Bausch & Lomb. The process includes tear film analysis to determine suitability and training on proper insertion/removal techniques for safe, comfortable wear.
Eye Injuries
We provide urgent treatment for eye injuries including foreign body removal, chemical exposure, and trauma. The evaluation uses specialized instruments to assess corneal abrasions, hyphema, and retinal integrity. Treatment plans may include medicated drops, protective shielding, or referral to ophthalmologists for surgical cases, with follow-up care to monitor healing and prevent complications.
People
Brooks A. Harris, OD
Optometrist
Dr. Harris has provided optometry services in Ripley since 1985, combining extensive experience with personalized care. He graduated from the University of Tennessee and Southern College of Optometry, focusing on comprehensive vision care. His practice emphasizes thorough evaluations and patient education about eye health and corrective options.
Questions
What types of eye exams do you offer?
We provide comprehensive vision exams, eye health evaluations, contact lens fittings, and emergency eye injury assessments using advanced diagnostic technology.
Do you accept insurance?
We work with major vision insurance providers and offer flexible payment options. Contact our office for specific plan verification and coverage details.
What eyewear brands are available?
Our selection includes Tura, Harley Davidson, Guess, Vera Bradley, Nike, and specialty brands like Paradox and Real Tree for both frames and sunglasses.
Are evening or weekend appointments available?
While we primarily offer daytime hours, we accommodate urgent cases outside regular hours. Contact us directly to discuss scheduling options.
What emergency eye care services are available?
We treat sudden vision changes, eye injuries, infections, and foreign body removal with immediate appointments prioritized for urgent cases.
Reviews (6)
Christy Nale
Dec 25, 2020
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Dr Harris and his staff are professional with outstanding patient care and service. Thank you all for your kind services. Definitely recommend!!!!
~Christy Emerson~
~Christy Emerson~
Kateland Cates
Nov 28, 2020
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Wonderful experience. If you have something going on with your vision he actually cares to find out whats going on and tries to figure it out. I loved this place and will only be going here from now on.
Richard Mays
Oct 31, 2020
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The staff was very nice and made me feel very comfortable on my 1st visit. Definitely will be returning to Dr Harris!
Cora Cora
Sep 27, 2020
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Excellent doctor that explains in detail whats going on. My husband hasnt stopped raving about how good this doctor is and wonderful his staff is staff!!
Awesome communication between office and patient.
Awesome communication between office and patient.
Daniel Widen
Nov 29, 2019
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Dr. Harris and his staff couldn't be better! The exams was very thorough and the entire staff of very professional, knowledgeable and friendly. My wife and myself were new patients and could not have had a better first day with Dr. Harris and his staff!
Bill Kadlec
Sep 27, 2019
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Dr. Harris is a very good optometrist. Very professional and very cordial to the customers. His entire staff is very friendly. I have been a patient/customer for several years. I highly recommend his service.