Destination Eye Care
Vision/Optometry • Bristol, TN • Since 2004
About
Best Eye Doctor and Eye Exams in Bristol, Tennessee - Destination Eyecare offers eye exams, glasses, and personalized eye care in Bristol and nearby Johnson City, TN. - Based in Blountville, TN and founded in 2004, they operate with a small team (3 employees) led by Director of Operations Amanda C. Bowers. - Services: comprehensive eye exams, prescription glasses, and related optometry services. - Contact: 423-323-3799. Website: destinationeyecare.com. Notes: - They emphasize personalized care and have a focused, local presence in Tennessee (Bristol/Blountville area). - If you’re specifically seeking a local eye doctor for exams in Bristol, Destination Eyecare is a relevant option to consider.
Clinic Type
Vision/Optometry
Address
2554 Highway 394, Blountville, TN 37617
Phone
423-323-3799
hello@destinationeyecare.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
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Insurance & Payment
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Most insurance accepted, Flexible scheduling
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- WebMD Care: 5.0/5.0 (1)
- Healthgrades: 5.0/5.0 (1)
- WebMD Care: 5.0/5.0 (4)
- WebMD Care: 4.5/5.0 (9)
- Vitals: 4.2/5.0 (Not explicitly stated total (22 reviews mentioned elsewhere))
- Facebook: 82% recommend (13)
Patients praise
- Doctors described as thorough, knowledgeable, and caring
- Strong emphasis on patient communication and explanation of conditions
- Staff generally noted as friendly, professional, and patient
- High levels of patient satisfaction across multiple practices in Bristol
Common complaints
- Reports of disorganized insurance verification processes
- Concerns regarding pricing transparency for eyewear/frames
- Some perceptions of high costs for glasses and frames
"Dr. Cook was extremely thorough and had wonderful manners. He was very explanatory about the issues my wife was having. Dr. Cook is probably the most caring doctor I have ever experienced."
— WebMD Care Review of Dr. Jalen Cook"Dr. Gilliam has been my family's eye doctor for 20 years. Great doctor. Very thorough exam. Has a great chair side manner. I would recommend him to anyone."
— Healthgrades Review of Dr. Phillip Gilliam"I had a very good experience at Envision. The staff were very nice and respectful knew exactly what they were doing... They didn’t try and sell me new glasses like all other eye doctors will do that I’ve been to."
— LocalityBiz Review of Envision Eye CareSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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