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Ballard Vision Associates: Eye Doctors & Eye Care in Brentwood, TN!

Your eyesight is precious, and we are dedicated to taking care of it. Our compassionate eye doctor, Dr. Alan Ballard, looks forward to serving you with the best eye and vision care in the Brentwood, TN area!

Join Our Eye Care Family

At Ballard Vision Associates, we relate to our patients as unique individuals and valued members of our family. We develop a personal relationship with each and every patient. Our Brentwood, TN optometrist will greet you warmly and discuss your visual expectations, health condition, lifestyle needs, and preferences. We care about your overall health and well-being, and therefore our eye exams evaluate much more than visual acuity. Our optical carries eyeglasses and contact lenses for your convenience too. From the moment you enter our modern, comfortable office, our helpful office manager and eye doctor will focus fully on you!

To make it easy for you to visit, we offer convenient hours with evening appointments and an easy-to-access location, serving greater Nashville for over 16 years!

Advanced Eye Exams

We use advanced technology to make your eye exam more comfortable and accurate. Learn about: Daytona Optomap, Optovue OCT/I-Wellness, Corneal Topography, Digital Refraction and more.

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Contacts & Specialty Lenses

We offer a wide selection of contact lenses including disposable soft contact, bifocal/multifocal, toric, colored lenses and specialty lenses. Check out our selection of lenses that fit your needs.

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Treatment for Dry Eyes

Dry eye disease won’t have a permanent effect on your vision, but there is no reason to endure dry, itchy and uncomfortable eyes, especially since there are so many treatment options to increase moisture and comfort.

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Dr. Ballard has been practicing in the Nashville/Brentwood area since moving here from his home town of Memphis in 1995. He completed undergraduate studies at the University of Memphis in 1991, and earned his Doctorate of Optometry degree in 1995 from the Southern College of Optometry, also located in Memphis. He completed internships at the Keesler Air Force Base Medical Center in Biloxi, MS, and the Dickson EyeHealth Center, in Dickson, TN, with an emphasis in ocular disease and primary eye health care. As a result of his personal experience with contact lens wear, Dry Eye Syndrome, LASIK laser vision correction, and Computer Vision Syndrome, Dr. Ballard has a special interest in providing care in these areas. Outside the office, Dr. Ballard enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, playing golf, and listening to live music. He is also frequently accused of being Ferris Bueller, and can occasionally be seen in the office dancing like Rick Astley.

Dr. Alan Ballard

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Read Our Reviews
My eye doctor of 30 years retired this year. After searching and researching various potential new doctors, I decided on Ballard Vision Associates in Brentwood. Yesterday was my first appointment and, to say the least, I was incredibly pleased! Every member of the staff was so professional, kind and personable. Dr. Ballard was thorough and no doubt, based on our conversation, very interested in each patient he treats. I highly recommend considering BVA.
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- Ron M.

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