Rogersville Vision Clinic, PLLC

About RVC Optometry

RVC Optometry (Rogersville Vision Clinic) has been serving East Tennessee families with compassionate, expert eye care for more than four decades. Founded in 1979 by Dr. Eddie Abernathy, Jr., RVC has grown into a trusted network of family-friendly offices located in Rogersville, Weber City, and Knoxville.

Using the latest diagnostic technology, our doctors provide comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, and management of ocular diseases including glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, and macular degeneration. We are also available for urgent eye care needs such as trauma, pain, redness, and foreign body removal. In addition, RVC offers a wide selection of high-quality frames and lenses, including many hard-to-find designer brands.

The accuracy of diagnosis and overall quality of care at RVC is due to the combination of experienced providers, dedicated staff, and state-of-the-art technology.

Our Doctors

Eddie Abernathy, Jr., O.D.

Owner, Optometric Physician A Rogersville native, Dr. Abernathy founded Rogersville Vision Clinic in 1979. With more than 40 years of experience, he provides primary eye care, contact lens services, and specializes in the prevention, detection, and treatment of ocular disease.

Education

• Southern College of Optometry — Doctor of Optometry, 1979

• University of Tennessee — B.S., 1975

Leadership & Memberships

• Former Board Member, Tennessee Board of Optometry (1997–2007)

• Board of Directors, Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians (1999–2001)

• Past President, Heritage Association

• Boy Scouts of America, Scoutmaster & Commissioner (1980–2000)

• Chamber of Commerce Member

• Member: American Optometric Association, Smoky Mountain Optometric Physicians Society

Amanda R. Dellinger, O.D.

Owner, Optometric Physician Dr. Amanda Dellinger joined RVC in 2008 and is now co-owner. Originally from Dublin, Georgia, she has a strong background in ocular pathology and provides primary eye care, contact lens fittings, and treatment of ocular disease.

Education

• Southern College of Optometry — Doctor of Optometry, 2008

• Georgia College & State University — B.S., Chemistry, 2003

Leadership & Memberships

• President, Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians (2021–2022)

• President, Smoky Mountain Optometric Physicians Society (2014–2017)

• Rotary Club of Rogersville, Past President & Paul Harris Fellow (2008–2017)

• Main Street Rogersville, Vice President & Board of Directors (2010–present)

• Member: American Optometric Association, TAOP

National Service & Appointments

• State Government Relations Committee, AOA

• Chair, Sergeant-at-Arms Committee, AOA Congress & House of Delegates

• Board Member, AOAExcel

Awards

• Optometric Physician of the Year — TAOP (2023)

• President’s Award — AOA (2022)

• Young O.D. of the Year — TAOP (2015)

• Volunteer Spirit Award — Hawkins Co./Rogersville Chamber (2015)

• Best Optometrist — The Rogersville Review “Best of the Best” (2012)

Joseph Tyler Trent, O.D.

Associate Optometric Physician Dr. Tyler Trent, originally from Bean Station, TN, provides primary eye care, contact lens services, and management of ocular disease at RVC’s Rogersville office and at Tapp Optical in Knoxville.

Education

• Indiana University School of Optometry — Doctor of Optometry, 2021

• University of Tennessee, Knoxville — B.S., Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, 2016

• Walters State Community College — A.S., Pre-Optometry, 2014

Leadership & Memberships

• President, Smoky Mountain Optometric Physicians Society (2022–2023)

• Member: American Optometric Association, TAOP