An Eye Doctor for Erwin, TN
Erwin patients reach Bolt Eye Group Johnson City with one interstate: I-26 toward Johnson City, then the exit to East Market Street. Our North Roan Street building has free parking and a coffee bar.
We offer exams for all ages, DreamSculpt Ortho-K for kids, scleral and multifocal contacts, medical eye care and a wide selection of frames.
Getting here from Erwin
From City Hall on North Main Avenue, take 2nd Street to the I-26 ramp and head toward Johnson City for about 14 miles. Exit to East Market Street, which leads onto North Roan Street. We are at #200.
Drive estimate from Erwin City Hall (211 N Main Ave) to our office, calculated with the OSRM open-source router on OpenStreetMap data, without traffic. Rush-hour times will be longer. Get live directions
From the Nolichucky to North Roan Street
Erwin is the Unicoi County seat, where the Appalachian Trail crosses the Nolichucky River and the Unicoi County Apple Festival fills downtown each October. If you spend long days hiking or paddling, mention sun and wind exposure at your exam.
DreamSculpt Ortho-K for Erwin kids
With DreamSculpt Ortho-K, kids wear specially designed lenses overnight that gently reshape the cornea. They wake up seeing clearly, and this orthokeratology method is widely studied for slowing myopia.
Trail map and mountain ridge, no readers needed
Multifocal contact lenses let many people see both a map in their hand and the view ahead.
Near focus naturally weakens in our 40s. Multifocal lenses carry several powers in one lens, and monovision splits near and far between your eyes. We start with trial lenses and refine them.
Multifocal and specialty contact lenses · All your options after 40
Your eye exam
Every visit includes vision testing, an eye pressure measurement and an exam of the front and back of the eye. Retinal photos and a corneal map are $39 and give us a record to compare next time. Choose an in-office telehealth visit to add two OCT glaucoma scans.
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Check-in
Our front desk gets you settled.
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Testing
Technicians measure pressure and take images.
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Doctor
Your results, explained in plain words.
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Optical
Frame help, in-house lens edging and a triple-check.
Scleral lenses for keratoconus
Scleral lenses for keratoconus are large rigid lenses that vault the cornea and rest on the sclera, giving many people clear, comfortable vision. Dr. Quynh Ta fits scleral lenses in Johnson City alongside Barbra Williams, COT, COA.
Glaucoma, dry eye and cataracts
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We check pressure and optic nerve health so glaucoma is caught early. Erwin patients who need laser or an operation are referred only to the best glaucoma surgeons for optimum care. Glaucoma
Glaucoma
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Wind, sun and allergies can irritate eyes. We look for the cause and treat it. Dry eye
Dry eye
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Our doctors diagnose cataracts and provide follow-up care. We do not operate in our office; for surgery we refer only to the best surgeons, for optimum care. Cataracts
Cataracts
Insurance and hours
We accept VSP, EyeMed, Davis Vision, Spectera and other vision plans, plus Medicare, Medicaid and most major medical plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and Humana. HSA and FSA cards and CareCredit are welcome.
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Hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
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Address
1207 N Roan St #200, Johnson City, TN 37601. Standalone building with free parking.
Erwin patient FAQs
How long is the drive from Erwin?
About 15.8 miles from Erwin City Hall, roughly 20 minutes without traffic, on I-26 to the East Market Street exit and North Roan Street.
Do outdoor activities affect my eyes?
Long hours in bright sun and wind can add to dry eye and UV exposure. Ask about sunglasses and dry eye care at your exam.
Do you accept Medicaid at the Johnson City office?
Yes. We accept Medicaid, Medicare, most major medical plans and most vision plans, plus HSA and FSA cards and CareCredit.
Can kids get DreamSculpt Ortho-K here?
Yes. Our Johnson City office offers DreamSculpt Ortho-K and myopia control for children with worsening nearsightedness.
Can I book online?
Yes. Use the Book Online button any time, or call or text 423-928-1010 during office hours.
Areas we serve near Johnson City
Bolt Eye Group Johnson City also serves:
Erwin patients, book online any time.
Bolt Eye Group Johnson City · 1207 N Roan St #200, Johnson City, TN 37601 · 423-928-1010 · Directions