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Julie Edney Tullock, OD

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(74 Ratings)

Specializes in: Optometry (Primary Eye Care)

Southern College of Optometry (1990)

Professional interests include: macular degeneration, cataract surgery, cornea problems, and more.

8 MEDICAL PARK DRIVE
Asheville, NC 28803

(980) 365-8068

Julie Edney Tullock, OD is an optometrist in Asheville, NC specializing in optometry (primary eye care). She graduated from Southern College of Optometry in 1990 and has 35 years of experience. Julie Edney Tullock, OD is affiliated with ASHEVILLE EYE ASSOCIATES PLLC.

Office Locations

Address:

8 MEDICAL PARK DRIVE
Asheville, NC 28803

Address:

2311 Asheville Highway
Hendersonville, NC 28791

Some issues Julie Edney Tullock, OD can help you with:

LASIK

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a surgical procedure that improves vision by permanently correcting refractive vision errors. Refractive vision errors are sight problems (such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism) that typically require patients to wear contact lenses or glasses. Nearsightedness (myopia) causes blurred vision at a distance, while farsightedness (hyperopia) makes objects that are up close appear blurry. Astigmatism results in blurred vision at both near and far distances. Each eye is either nearsighted or farsighted, and can additionally have astigmatism. These refractive vision errors develop from imperfections in the curvature of the eye, which LASIK fixes through the use of a laser. The laser changes the shape of the eye by cutting away tissue from the cornea (clear outer layer of the eye).

LASIK is generally considered an elective procedure (not medically necessary) since patients can wear glasses or contact lenses instead of undergoing LASIK. Nevertheless, many people still elect to undergo LASIK to have better vision without having to wear corrective lenses. Certain professionals, such as pilots, military members, firefighters, and athletes, might particularly benefit from LASIK.

Ophthalmologists (eye doctors) evaluate patients before surgery, measuring the cornea and checking for any eye irregularities that would disqualify patients from LASIK. A special eye scanner is used to create a map of the cornea. This map guides the surgeon in developing an individualized LASIK treatment plan. Once approved for LASIK, contact-wearers are advised to switch to glasses for the three weeks leading up to their surgery.

LASIK is a brief procedure, lasting for about half an hour, depending on the state of a patient's eyes and the corneal reshaping required. Patients lie down on a reclining chair and have numbing eye drops applied to one or both eyes to eliminate pain and discomfort during the procedure. While the eyes are held open by a device, the eye surgeon raises a fixation light where patients direct their eyes. The surgeon uses a femtosecond laser to cut a precise circular incision in the cornea's surface. The surgeon then manually folds back the corneal flap to access the stroma (inner cornea).

An excimer laser is then used to remove certain amounts of corneal tissue. For patients with farsightedness, the laser cuts tissue on the outer regions of the cornea, making the central cornea more prominent. For patients with nearsightedness, the opposite is done; central corneal tissue is removed while the outer tissue is left alone, flattening the eye. In patients with astigmatism, the laser is used to even out the surface of the corneal tissue, making the eye more spherical. When the lasering process is complete, the ophthalmologist folds the corneal flap to its regular position. The flap quickly begins to heal and naturally reattach itself to the eye.

LASIK patients need someone to drive them home from the procedure and cannot drive for the following 24 hours. Recovery from LASIK lasts about five days. Patients typically notice improved vision within a day or two of surgery. Prescription eye drops are given to patients to alleviate discomfort and promote eye healing. During this recovery time, patients must be incredibly careful not to touch or rub their eyes. Ophthalmologists often instruct patients to wear protective glasses during the day and night to prevent potential damage from eye rubbing.

LASIK can improve the experience of certain activities such as swimming or reading, and in some cases, LASIK can be a life-changing procedure for those with severe refractive vision errors. LASIK may also save patients money by eliminating the recurring need for updated corrective lenses.

doctor visit	285
eye procedures	301

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	337

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	480
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	287
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	37
Less than 65	96

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

doctor visit	82
eye procedures	505

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	303

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	441
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	276
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	29
Less than 65	92

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

doctor visit	53
eye procedures	582

**Gender**
Male	368
Female	702

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	986
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	614
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	80
Less than 65	198

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

doctor visit	145
eye procedures	446

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	351

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	480
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	306
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	39
Less than 65	86

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

doctor visit	284
eye procedures	527

**Gender**
Male	226
Female	439

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	601
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	386
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	38
Less than 65	108

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

doctor visit	408
eye procedures	555

**Gender**
Male	270
Female	465

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	674
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	447
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	54
Less than 65	96

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

doctor visit	364
eye procedures	794

**Gender**
Male	289
Female	555

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	770
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	496
From 75 to 84	198
85 and over	56
Less than 65	94

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

doctor visit	409
eye procedures	691
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	482

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	697
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	447
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	49
Less than 65	87

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	19
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

doctor visit	1702
eye procedures	1121

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Julie Edney Tullock, OD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Julie Edney Tullock, OD treated as an optometrist in Asheville, NC were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

doctor visit	416
eye procedures	616
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Julie Edney Tullock, OD.

**Gender**
Female	363
Male	194

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	21
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	512
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	11

**Age**
85 and over	38
75 to 84	108
Less than 65	85
65 to 74	325

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Julie Edney Tullock, OD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Julie Edney Tullock, OD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	40
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	6
Dementia	4

Education & Training

Julie Edney Tullock, OD graduated from Southern College of Optometry in 1990. She has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Southern College of Optometry (1990)

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Julie Edney Tullock, OD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

ASHEVILLE EYE ASSOCIATES PLLC

Ratings & Reviews

Julie Edney Tullock, OD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.88 out of 5 stars based on 74 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Julie Edney Tullock, OD from all over the web to help you find the right in Asheville, NC.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Julie Edney Tullock, OD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.	$2,732 Acuvue $2,685	Soft contact lenses $47
Alcon Vision LLC	$364 DAILIES $157	Precision 1 $126	DAILIES TOTAL1 $47	TOTAL30 $34
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$249 DAILIES $45	Simbrinza $29	AIR OPTIX $23	Contact Lenses $15	Pataday $12	Other $125
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$222 BIOTRUE ONE DAY $130	ULTRA $47	LOTEMAX GEL $24	Infuse $21
Shire North American Group Inc	$220 XIIDRA $209	$11
Other	$1,245 ULTRA $179	LUCENTIS $128	EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection $115	Contact Lens $85	RESTASIS $79	Other $659

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,924
Consulting Fee	$2,025
Education	$55
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$29

Biography

Dr. Julie Tullock practices optometry (primary eye care). Her areas of expertise include conjunctivitis (pink eye), macular degeneration, and ulcers. Her average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). According to Doctor.com, Dr. Tullock is currently accepting new patients at her office in Asheville, NC.

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