Smoky Mountain Eye Care

Smoky Mountain Eye Care Full-service optometry clinic in Waynesville offering eye exams, contact lens fittings, dry eye care, eyeglasses, designer eyewear, and sunglasses.

Smoky Mountain Eye Care is a full-service optometry clinic located in Waynesville, North Carolina caring for the eye health of Haywood County families for over 40 years. Conveniently located across from Snappy Lube in Haywood Office Park North, we offer comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, and a wide selection of designer eyewear and sunglasses. Our experienced optometrist and friendly

staff 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 your quality of life through exceptional vision care services. Schedule an exam today with our Lake Junaluska 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/smoky-mountain-eye-care/

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 Blue Ridge summers trade mountain trails and waterfall hikes for ...
08/03/2026

August is Children's Eye Health & Safety Month, and as Blue Ridge summers trade mountain trails and waterfall hikes for backpacks and school bells, 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/smoky-mountain-eye-care/

Halfway up the trail and your contacts are already done for the day. 🏔️ Wind and altitude are brutal on contact lens wea...
07/27/2026

Halfway up the trail and your contacts are already done for the day. 🏔️ Wind and altitude are brutal on contact lens wearers. But the solution isn't to stop adventuring, it's to fix the problem.

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.

On open water and hiking trails, glare reflects off every surface. And when you're moving fast through changing light, y...
07/21/2026

On open water and hiking trails, glare reflects off every surface. And when you're moving fast through changing light, your eyes are constantly adjusting and working overtime.

Polarized lenses were essentially made for this. They cut through surface glare, reduce eye strain on long days outside, enhance contrast so you can read the terrain better, and block 100% of UV - all without the world looking artificially dark.

Polarized lenses aren't an upgrade, they're essential gear. 🕶️🏔️ Come in and we'll help you find the right pair for how you actually spend your time outside.

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

18 Bowman Drive
Waynesville, NC
28785

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 12:30pm
1:30pm - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 12:30pm
1:30pm - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 12:30pm
1:30pm - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 12:30pm
1:30pm - 5pm
Friday 8am - 12:30pm
1:30pm - 5pm

Telephone

+18284563211

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