We carry a large variety of low-cost, affordable, name-brand designer frames starting at $89! Andes Optical is a fully-equipped eyecare and optical practice located in West Knoxville, conveniently off of I-40/75 at Papermill Road. We offer eye exams, prescriptions for glasses and contacts and we screen for cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, macular degeneration and more.
We are dedicated to getting to know our patients in order to better serve them with all their optical needs. In offering discount name-brand frames, ensuring the best possible lenses and keeping up with the latest trends in eyewear, Andes EyeCare Optical is committed to provide the very best value for their patients.
We are dedicated to getting to know our patients in order to better serve them with all their optical needs. In offering discount name-brand frames, ensuring the best possible lenses and keeping up with the latest trends in eyewear, Andes EyeCare Optical is committed to provide the very best value for their patients.
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Andes EyeCare Optical is a locally-owned and -operated business that has served the West Knoxville & Bearden area with quality eyewear for 35 years. Since taking over the business from Faith McDaniels, Optician Mark Marlow is continuing Andes EyeCare Optical's dedication to providing patients with the extra care needed in giving them affordable, discount name-brand frames and high-quality lenses.
Andes EyeCare Optical will help with any in-network insurance filing. If Andes EyeCare Optical happens to be out-of-network, Andes Eyecare Optical can offer a variety of affordable glasses and lens packages to fit any budget. UHC Medicare Complete plans, UHC Commercial like Choice Plus, and UHC Tenncare (Medical and Routine vision through March Vision and Spectera).
Andes EyeCare Optical is pleased to offer the CareCredit card, the leading patient payment program. CareCredit is the credit card exclusively for healthcare services. CareCredit offers low monthly payment plans for healthcare procedures and providers not commonly covered by insurance, including glasses, sunglasses and contact lenses.
Dr. Shawn Sussmane, Optometrist with Andes EyeCare Optical in the Bearden/Papermill area, grew up in Johnson City. He spent his entire school career in Tennessee, attending East Tennessee State University for his bachelor's degree in Biology, the University of Tennessee for his master's in Biochemistry, and Southern College of Optometry in Memphis for his Doctor of Optometry.
Born in Detroit, Michigan, Licensed Optician Mark Marlow grew up in nearby LaFollette, Tennessee and graduated from Roane State in Harriman, Tennessee. Mark says, "My aunt was an optician, so it was a profession that I was always around and as I got older it became something I became interested in as a profession."
Reviews (10)
Elliott K.
Oct 19, 2021
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When I was looking up providers who accepted my daughter's insurance, I found Andes Optical. They were so professional and courteous, I switched my entire family over. They don't overwhelm you with a gigantic inventory of frames, instead choosing to emphasize quality over quantity. They are part of a larger practice, so those resources are at their disposal as well.
Trina Hinchey
Aug 04, 2021
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Yesterday, my husband and I had a horrible experience at Eye Care Optical on Broadway. Not with the business, but with Dr. Joy Stone. They are affiliated with Campbell, Cunningham. Once we left the location, I called Campbell Cunningham and they were so helpful and referred us to your location. Thank you so much for your pleasant, polite treatment of my husband. He was not able to wear a mask due to a medical condition that the first place was fully aware of. To you and your staff, it did not matter. He was treated great. Thank you so much for helping him in his time of need. Turns out, he did
Ivy Mize
Jul 30, 2021
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Elliott Kim
Jan 10, 2021
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I really appreciate that Mark and Dr. Sussmane took their time with me. I was really pleased with how they took care of my entire family's vision needs. Mark helped me pick out a frame that fits comfortably and looks great. He also made a great recommendation for which progressive lens for up-close vision would work best. When the glasses came in, he adjusted and fitted them perfectly. They look and feel great on me. Dr. Sussmane took great care in his examination. He has done the best job so far of getting my up-close vision corrected. It's a smaller shop, so the selection of frames is geared
Crystal G.
Dec 27, 2020
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I just came in for a new patient appointment today and needed a new doctor for my eyes for contacts and the lady at the front denied me service due to me saying 3 or 4 times prior on the phone I have united health care TN care. I’m told to run my insurance as a medical exam for my eyes at my prior doc since I have issues. I always pay out of pocket for my contacts that’s not a problem but I was lied to. Thank you for telling me 110 out of pocket when clearly I’ve had a different doctor assist me and use my insurance. I will make sure to tell everyone how you guys lied I even told them my
Amy B.
Jul 14, 2020
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Mark is the most knowledgeable person I have found when choosing my glasses. He knows the frame size that will suit me best and even checks online for additional sizes. The lenses I get here are the absolute best and have a 2-year warranty. I see Campbell, Cunningham and Taylor for exams. Andes is able to pull all my information from their website. Excited to pick up my new glasses today. ⚘
Carolyn C.
Nov 11, 2019
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Erik Enberg
Aug 16, 2018
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Rob C.
Oct 12, 2012
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I was so glad to have found these fine folks.
While getting ready for work my glasses snapped in half. This was a huge problem since the same night I was going to a movie festival and wouldn't be able to see the screen w/o my glasses. I called my regular doctor but they couldn't get me in for a couple of days or repair my glasses, so a coworker told me about Andes.
I called them and they told me to come on by and they'd see what they could do. From the time I parked in front of their office to the time I left it only took them about 20 minutes to take the lenses out of my old
While getting ready for work my glasses snapped in half. This was a huge problem since the same night I was going to a movie festival and wouldn't be able to see the screen w/o my glasses. I called my regular doctor but they couldn't get me in for a couple of days or repair my glasses, so a coworker told me about Andes.
I called them and they told me to come on by and they'd see what they could do. From the time I parked in front of their office to the time I left it only took them about 20 minutes to take the lenses out of my old
Mary T.
Mar 31, 2011
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Andes Optical has been serving the Knoxville community for years. Whenever I get a new pair of glasses, I always go to Andes.
They have a large selection of the newest styles and classic styles for very reasonable prices. If you need a new pair of eye-glasses, then go to Andes.
Please support this place ... It's a locally owned business. They are closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Cheers and Enjoy!
They have a large selection of the newest styles and classic styles for very reasonable prices. If you need a new pair of eye-glasses, then go to Andes.
Please support this place ... It's a locally owned business. They are closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Cheers and Enjoy!
