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Eye Exams in Nashville, TN

A comprehensive eye exam at Elite Eyecare is more than a vision check. Dr. Nathan Lipe evaluates the full health of your eyes — checking your prescription, screening for disease, and making sure your visual system is working the way it should.

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Most exams 30 minutes
VSP, EyeMed, BCBS & more accepted
The Nations, West Nashville

What We Check During Your Eye Exam

Every comprehensive eye exam at our Nashville office includes a full evaluation — not just a quick prescription check. Dr. Lipe takes time to thoroughly assess each component of your vision and eye health before walking you through your results.

Most appointments take about 30 minutes. New patients and contact lens fittings may require a bit more time.

  • Visual acuity — how clearly you see at near and distance
  • Refraction — determining your glasses or contact lens prescription
  • Eye pressure testing — screening for glaucoma
  • Anterior segment exam — checking the cornea, lens, and eyelids
  • Retinal evaluation — examining the back of the eye for macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, and other conditions
  • Eye teaming and focusing — making sure both eyes work together properly

How Often Should You Get an Eye Exam?

We recommend a comprehensive eye exam once a year for most adults. Annual exams let us catch early changes in your prescription and detect conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration before they cause permanent damage.

If you wear contact lenses, a yearly exam is required to keep your prescription current. Children and patients with conditions like diabetes or glaucoma risk factors may need more frequent visits — Dr. Lipe will advise based on your individual situation.

What to Expect at Your Eye Exam in Nashville

When you come in for an eye exam at Elite Eyecare, you can expect a thorough, unhurried visit.

1

Health History Review

We'll review your health history and any current vision concerns so Dr. Lipe can tailor your exam to your needs.

2

Vision & Prescription Testing

Dr. Lipe will test your visual acuity and perform a refraction to fine-tune your prescription for glasses or contacts.

3

Eye Health Evaluation

Your eye pressure will be checked for glaucoma screening. Dr. Lipe will examine your retina and optic nerve using specialized equipment.

4

Results & Next Steps

We'll go over your results with you before you leave and answer any questions about your prescription, eye health, or treatment options.

Eye Exams for the Whole Family

Elite Eyecare sees patients of all ages at our Nashville office on Centennial Blvd. Whether it's your child's first exam or you've been coming in for years, Dr. Lipe takes time to explain what he's seeing and answer your questions.

We're conveniently located in The Nations neighborhood of West Nashville, with free on-site parking and easy access from Sylvan Park, Bellevue, Germantown, and greater Middle Tennessee.

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⭐ 170+ Five-Star Google Reviews

Patients consistently highlight Dr. Lipe's thoroughness, clear explanations, and unhurried approach.

🔬 Advanced Diagnostic Technology

We use modern equipment to give you the clearest picture of your eye health — including retinal imaging and digital refraction.

👓 Same-Day Glasses Available

Our in-office lens edger and ~600 lenses in stock mean most patients can walk out with new glasses the same day.

🅿️ Free On-Site Parking

Located at 5300 Centennial Blvd Suite 107 with free parking — including covered spots around back.

Insurance We Accept

We work with most major vision and medical insurance plans. Not sure if we take yours? Call us and we'll check.

VSPEyeMedDavis VisionSpecteraSuperior VisionNVABCBSUnitedHealthcareCignaAetnaMedicareTN MedicaidUHC SHIP (Vanderbilt)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Most comprehensive eye exams at Elite Eyecare take 30–45 minutes. If you're a new patient or getting fitted for contact lenses, plan for a little extra time.
No referral is needed. You can call us directly at (615) 249-4926 or book online to schedule your eye exam in Nashville.
We accept VSP, EyeMed, Davis Vision, Spectera, Superior Vision, and NVA for routine eye exams. We also accept medical insurance including BCBS, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Medicare, and TN Medicaid for medically necessary visits.
A vision screening only checks how clearly you see. A comprehensive eye exam checks your full eye health — including screening for glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, and other conditions that have no early symptoms.
Yes — Elite Eyecare has an in-office lens edger and keeps around 600 prescription lenses in stock. Most patients with common prescriptions can walk out with new glasses the same day.
We recommend once a year for most adults. Annual exams catch early changes in prescription and allow us to screen for eye diseases before they cause permanent vision loss.

Ready to Schedule Your Eye Exam in Nashville?

Dr. Lipe is accepting new patients. Most insurance plans accepted. Free parking on-site.