We are excited to announce our new website is launching this month. Our team has worked very hard these past few months to deliver this updated website and provide an easy user experience. Our goal for this website is that it is user friendly and that you have access to essential information needed to help ensure a great experience with us. We will continue to enhance communication and tools for the site after launch, so we encourage you to visit it regularly to explore what's new.Here's a quick tour of some of the things you'll see .Our new website will feature a vertical scroll down method ..read more

Why is it important for me not to eat or drink before my surgery?One of the first things you will be told when you schedule a surgery is not to eat or drink beforehand. Why are these instructions so important? I am glad you asked ..not eating or drinking before your surgery is essential for a safe surgical procedure and recovery. These instructions are not to be taken lightly and are a key part of your safety during and after surgery. Eating or drinking in the hours you are supposed to be NPO (Nothing By Mouth) can be very dangerous. When you are "put under" by an anesthetic, your body reflexe ..read more

Why is Dilating my eyes important for my comprehensive retina exam?Dilation is an important factor to your comprehensive eye exam at Tennessee Retina. At almost every visit, both of your eyes are usually dilated if you are scheduled for a comprehensive retina exam. Dilation allows the doctor to have a good, full view to the back of the eye. This view will include your retina and optic nerve. Dilated pupils are necessary for the doctor to look into your eye more completely in the exam room and are important for clearer imaging that may need to be performed at your visit. With your pupils dilate ..read more

Going to the doctor can be a stressful event for the patient, and over the past few months, we have tried to ease to your worries by sharing information about some of the common testing performed in our office. We are on our last series of blog posts explaining possible imaging that might occur while you are at the office and why. During the exam there may be additional testing ordered, in addition to the physical exam performed by the doctor. This month we are explaining B Scan Ocular Ultrasounds.What is a B Scan Ocular Ultrasound?A B Scan Ocular Ultrasound is used to illustrate a view of you ..read more

What does a Fluorescein Angiogram capture and why is it necessary?Going to the doctor can be a stressful event for the patient. We are continuing our series of blog posts explaining things that might happen while you are at the office and why. During an exam there may be additional testing ordered, in addition to the physical exam performed by the doctor. This month we are explaining Fluorescein Angiography.What is a Fluorescein Angiogram?A fluorescein angiogram (FA) is a photo that captures images of the blood flow in the back of your eye. This photo will often be taken on the same camera the ..read more

Going to the doctor can be a stressful event for the patient. To help put an ease to your worries, we are continuing our series explaining some of the things that may occur during your visit and why. During an exam there may be additional testing ordered, in addition to the physical exam performed by the doctor. This month are explaining Fundus Photography. What is a Fundus Photo?The fundus photo captures a picture of your retina. The retina is located in the back of your eye, and in order to get a good quality photo, your eyes often need to be dilated for this test to be performed. Fun fact ..read more

Going to the doctor can be a stressful event for the patient. Fear and anxiety often occur when worrying about your health and possible diagnosis. To help put an ease to your worries, we are going to explain some of the things that may occur during your visit and why. During an exam there may be additional testing ordered, in addition to the physical exam performed by the doctor. Throughout the next few months, we are going to try to explain what some of these additional tests are and why they may be ordered by your doctor at your appointment. We hope this helps you understand these tests a li ..read more

Monitoring your vision at home is critical to the health of your eyes. The importance of reporting vision changes is essential. Monitoring your vision one eye at a time is key to discover these changes. It is very important to monitor your vision regularly at home, one eye at a time, and notify us if you notice a change. Our staff will work with you to schedule you promptly for a Retina Exam for any new changes.Checking an Amsler Grid daily is a great way to monitor your vision at home.If you do not have an Amsler Grid, you can look at anything straight in your home, such as a doorframe, to de ..read more

Thank you, Caregivers!November is National Caregiver Month. We want to take the time to thank each and every caregiver for helping your loved one get the care and attention they need each and every day. Caregivers are a vital piece to the treatment plan for the patient. The caregiver is there to make sure their loved one makes all their appointments and gets the treatment needed for the best quality of life. Caregivers are not just a mean of transportation, but also provide support and love. Thank you to all the caregivers out there for taking the time to help your loved one through their emot ..read more

National Health Education WeekThe Society of Public Health Education (SOPHE) started the National Health & Education week in 1995. National Health & Education week is typically celebrated every third week in October, and this year, that's October 17th 21st. SOPHE s goal in celebrating this week is to bring awareness to health education for the public and to have a better understanding of the role of health education and health promotion. Did you know that your health and daily diet can play a huge role in your sight? A diagnosis such as macular degeneration or diabetes can take a toll ..read more