Shea Church

“At a theme park, you’re always scared your glasses are going to fly off,” she said. “That was one of my biggest fears. I knew I was going to go around a turn on a roller coaster and they’d be gone.”

But the worst thing about glasses, by far, for Church was how they got in the way of her beloved taekwondo.

“Whenever I would spar, that was the biggest challenge, hands down,” she said. “I’m very active when I teach. If I throw a punch or if I do a spin kick, my glasses would sling off. It was so frustrating.”

After years of putting up with the nuisance of glasses and unable to tolerate contacts due to a preexisting eye condition, Church decided it was time for a change. That led her to research LASIK vision correction in Knoxville. At first, she was looking into several different practices in which to have her procedure. But a new friend, Jaime Newland, (whose son takes Church’s taekwondo class) helped introduce her to Campbell Cunningham Laser Center, where Newland happens to work. After meeting with the doctors and staff, Church knew she had found what she had been searching for.

“We just really loved the doctors and staff and everything they did there,” Church said. “They treated me so great. They made sure all of my questions were answered and any of my concerns or fears were addressed. They’re just all upbeat and everybody has such a great personality, and they’re all willing to help. They make you feel great. I highly recommend them.”