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James Hoover, O.D.

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Meet Dr. James Hoover (Nashville, TN)

James Hoover, O.D. received his Doctor of Optometry from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee, in 2016 and earned a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, with a minor in Philosophy, from Louisiana State University. He spent several years working with the Children’s Eye Center of Baton Rouge, where he fostered a deep love for eyecare.

While at Southern College of Optometry, Dr. Hoover was active with Student Volunteers for Optometric Service to Humanity (SVOSH), and traveled to Mexico, Haiti, Belize, and Colombia, performing eye exams and dispensing glasses to underserved areas. Dr. Hoover was also awarded the Outstanding Clinician Award by Southern College of Optometry’s staff doctors and supervisors.

In practice since 2016, Dr. Hoover has always been fascinated with the eyes and their functions in our lives. At the age of 8 or 9, he was diagnosed as being colorblind. Soon after, he began borrowing the colorblind testing book from his family eye doctor, and he would use it to test students in his school to find others like himself for science projects.

Dr. Hoover loves the satisfaction of knowing that his patients leave seeing and feeling their very best and enjoys helping them better understand their refractive and ocular health status. He says it is always a treat to see the smiles on his patient’s faces when they get their new prescriptions filled and experience clearer vision.


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Hours
  • Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

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Meet our Vision 1st Nashville Eye Doctors

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- Jun. 23, 2025
Vision 1st is hands down the best! From the moment you walk in and are greeted by the friendly and ... welcoming Tia, to the thorough pre-testing with the office tech, and finally to the exam with Dr. Hoover — the entire experience is top-notch. I’ve been to several vision offices over the past few years, and no one has ever been able to get my contact prescription quite right — until now. For the first time, I can clearly see both distance and up close with my contacts! Dr. Hoover took the time to explain everything in clear, understandable terms. He walked me through why my previous prescriptions weren’t working and what adjustments he was making. He also explained why I could or couldn’t see certain letters during the exam and what that meant for my vision. Whether you’re brand new to vision care or have been wearing glasses or contacts for years, I highly recommend Dr. Hoover and the team at Vision 1st. They truly go above and beyond!
- Jun. 12, 2025
For someone whose worn glasses for over 20 years, Dr. Hoover and his staff overwhelmingly exceeded m... y expectations. They are friendly, welcoming, and accommodating. And Dr. Hoovers knowledge and attention to detail is chefs kiss 🤌 I highly recommend vision 1st, your eyes will thank you!

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