Roane State’s Optical Clinic resumed services earlier this fall and appointments are still available through Nov. 13.
The clinic is part of the college’s Vision Care Technology program, the only accredited two-year program of its kind in Tennessee.
Through the clinic, patients can get free eyeglass frames (in most cases) with a promotional price for lenses and coatings.
Services are available to Roane State students, employees, and residents in Roane State’s service area. Patients just need a written prescription less than a year old.
“The optical clinic is a win-win for all of us,” VCT program director Hali Gibson said. “Clients are getting essential services at a dramatically reduced cost while enhancing the education of our students. This hands-on experience sets students up for success in the workforce.”
Call 865-882-4635 to make an appointment. Operating hours are 1-3 p.m. EST Mondays and 9:30-11 a.m. EST Wednesdays in Room 209-A of the Yager Building on the Roane County campus.
After an initial appointment, patients can expect to return in two to three weeks to pick up their glasses. Students in the Vision Care Technology program are then graded on their work.
Note that costs may vary depending on a patient’s prescription, lens design and other options.
Fashion frames, computer glasses, children’s glasses, prescription sunglasses, safety glasses, and all types of specialty glasses are available through the clinic.
The Roane State Optical Clinic operates during the fall and spring semesters only. Eye exams and contact lenses are not provided by the clinic.
Visit roanestate.edu/visioncare for more information about the clinic or RSCC’s Vision Care Technology program.