Summer Avenue Eyecare

Summer Avenue Eyecare East Memphis optometrist and optician offering eye exams, dry eye care, optometry, vision care, contact lenses, eyeglasses, glasses, eyewear, and sunglasses.

Summer Avenue Eyecare is a full-service optometry clinic located in Memphis, Tennessee. We are conveniently located on the corner where historic Summer Avenue and White Station Road meet in East Memphis, across from Northern Tool + Equipment. We offer comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, and a wide selection of designer eyewear and sunglasses. Our experienced optometrist and friendly st

aff are dedicated to providing personalized care, using the latest technology to ensure optimal eye health and vision correction. We strive to create a welcoming and comfortable environment for all of our patients, and are committed to improving their quality of life through exceptional vision care services. Schedule an exam today with our East Memphis eye doctor!

August is National Eye Exam Month! 👁️Your eyes work hard every day, often without you noticing anything's wrong. That's ...
08/07/2026

August is National Eye Exam Month! 👁️

Your eyes work hard every day, often without you noticing anything's wrong. That's exactly why a comprehensive eye exam is worth prioritizing:
👀 Detect problems early: Many eye diseases develop without noticeable symptoms.
👓 Keep your prescription up to date: Clear vision can improve everything from work and school to everyday activities.
📱 Protect your long-term vision: An eye exam can help address issues related to screen time, eye strain, and overall eye health.

Don't wait until you notice a problem. Healthy vision starts with regular eye exams.

📅Schedule your comprehensive eye exam today: https://elevatemyeyes.com/location/summer-avenue-eyecare/

Clouds block sunlight, not UV rays. Up to 80% of UV radiation still reaches your eyes on an overcast day. It just doesn'...
08/05/2026

Clouds block sunlight, not UV rays. Up to 80% of UV radiation still reaches your eyes on an overcast day. It just doesn't feel as intense because the visual glare and heat are reduced. ☁️🕶️

Over time, unprotected UV exposure adds up. It's linked to:
👁️ Cataracts
👁️ Macular degeneration
👁️ Photokeratitis (basically a sunburn on your cornea)
👁️ Pterygium (growths on the eye's surface)

The solution: wear 100% UVA/UVB sunglasses daily - not just on sunny days. ☀️

As kids head back to school, their eyes take on more than ever - books, screens, and hours of close-up focus every day. ...
08/04/2026

As kids head back to school, their eyes take on more than ever - books, screens, and hours of close-up focus every day. 📚💻

That extra strain can accelerate myopia (nearsightedness) in children.

Stellest™ lenses are clinically proven to slow that progression, helping protect your child's vision as they learn and grow. 💚👓

📅 Ask us about Stellest at your child's next visit!

August is Children's Eye Health & Safety Month, and as Memphis families swap summer days on the Mississippi for school s...
08/03/2026

August is Children's Eye Health & Safety Month, and as Memphis families swap summer days on the Mississippi for school supply runs, there's no better time to make sure your child's vision is ready for the classroom ahead. 👁️✏️

Did you know that 80% of learning is visual? Clear, healthy vision is one of the most important tools your child can have in the classroom, yet many vision problems go undetected until they begin to impact academic performance.

📅 Book your child's back-to-school eye exam today: https://elevatemyeyes.com/location/summer-avenue-eyecare/

Nothing means more to us than hearing from our patients! 💚 Your kind words inspire our team every single day and remind ...
07/30/2026

Nothing means more to us than hearing from our patients! 💚

Your kind words inspire our team every single day and remind us why we love what we do. We are so grateful for each and every one of you! 👁️🌟

City life keeps you moving with long days at the office, after-work drinks, weekend farmers' markets, outdoor concerts, ...
07/27/2026

City life keeps you moving with long days at the office, after-work drinks, weekend farmers' markets, outdoor concerts, and commutes that seem to get longer every year. If you wear contacts through all of it, your eyes are working just as hard as you are.

Contact lens wearers are significantly more likely to experience dry eye symptoms. But here's what most people don't realize: dry eye is a medical condition, not just a nuisance.

The good news is that dry eye in contact lens wearers is one of the most treatable things we see in our practice. From daily disposable lenses designed specifically for dry eye, to prescription eye drops, to simple in-office treatments - there are real solutions that can make a genuine difference in how your eyes feel from morning to end of day. Come see us and let's figure out what's going on with your eyes. 👁️

✨ Friday Fun Fact! ✨ When you look up at the night sky, you're actually looking back in time. 🌟👀 The light from the Sun ...
07/24/2026

✨ Friday Fun Fact! ✨

When you look up at the night sky, you're actually looking back in time. 🌟👀

The light from the Sun takes about 8 minutes to reach Earth, which means you're seeing the Sun as it was 8 minutes ago. And the light from some stars visible to the naked eye has traveled hundreds or even thousands of years before reaching your eyes.

🌌 The next time you gaze at the stars, remember: your eyes are helping you experience a piece of the universe's history.

City life means UV and glare coming at you from every direction, and polarized lenses are the upgrade your eyes didn't k...
07/21/2026

City life means UV and glare coming at you from every direction, and polarized lenses are the upgrade your eyes didn't know they needed.

Here's the science: polarized lenses filter out horizontal light waves - the kind that bounce off flat surfaces like pavement, car hoods, and windows - dramatically reducing glare without darkening your entire field of vision.

Less squinting. More living. 🕶️ Ask us about polarized options this summer.

Myopia is becoming more common every day. Luckily, MiSight® 1 day* contact lenses do more than just correct vision, they...
07/20/2026

Myopia is becoming more common every day. Luckily, MiSight® 1 day* contact lenses do more than just correct vision, they also protect it from getting worse.

To learn more about MiSight® and how it can support your child’s myopia management journey, schedule their exam with us.

*For product and safety information, visit MiSight.com/Safety

Address

5119 Summer Avenue
Memphis, TN
38122

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+19017612894

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