Southeast Eye Specialists Middle Tn

Ophthalmology

Southeast Eye Specialists Middle Tn is an Ophthalmology practice in Chattanooga, TN with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in performing eye exams, diagnosing and treating eye disease, prescribing medications and performing eye surgery. Ophthalmologists at Southeast Eye Specialists Middle Tn perform eye exams, vision care, eye disease diagnosis and treatment, and eye surgery. Ophthalmology is the diagnosis and treatment of all eye and visual ailments including vision services (glasses and contacts) and surgery, as well as the prevention of medical eye disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Ophthalmology practices include amblyopia (lazy eye), astigmatism, cataracts, conjunctivitis, diabetic retinopathy, dry eye, eye cancer, glaucoma, hyperopia, macular degeneration, myopia, presbyopia, retinal detachment, strabismus, and uveitis. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Ophthalmology practices include eye exams, blepharoplasty, intraoccular lens, laser eye surgery, and photodynamic therapy.

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialty

An ophthalmologist who specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management. The subspecialty includes the medical and surgical management of eye disorders found in children. Some of the more common disorders include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive error, cataract and glaucoma. These disorders may be related to neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or aging changes in the extraocular muscles requiring medical, optical and surgical management.

Cornea and External Diseases Ophthalmology

Southeast Eye Specialists Middle Tn is a Cornea and External Diseases Ophthalmology practice in Chattanooga, TN with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in addressing cornea, lens, sclera, and eyelid dysfunctions. Cornea and External Diseases Ophthalmologists at Southeast Eye Specialists Middle Tn perform diagnostic tests to identify the cause of vision dysfunctions. Cornea and External Diseases Ophthalmology is the surgical treatment of cornea and other eye conditions. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Cornea and External Diseases Ophthalmology practices include allergic conjunctivitis, infections, glaucoma, keratoconus, and injuries. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Cornea and External Diseases Ophthalmology practices include tear flow analysis, corneal topography, phototherapeutic keratectomy, and corneal transplants.

An ophthalmologist who specializes in diseases of the cornea, sclera, eyelids, conjunctiva, and anterior segment of the eye.

Retina Ophthalmology

An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.

Optometry

Southeast Eye Specialists Middle Tn is an Optometry practice in Chattanooga, TN with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in examining eyes for both vision and health problems, and correcting refractive errors by prescribing eyeglasses and contact lenses, as well as providing low vision care and vision therapy. Optometrists at Southeast Eye Specialists Middle Tn perform eye exams to detect any vision problems or diseases; requires testing visual acuity, depth, and color perception, as well as the ability to focus and coordinate the eyes. Optometry is the practice or profession of examining the eyes for visual defects and prescribing corrective lenses. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Optometry practices include conjunctivitis, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Optometry practices include visual acuity test, color blindness test, cover test, eye movement test, depth perception test, retinoscopy, refraction test, as well as autorefractor and abberrometer prescription estimate.

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Physician Assisting

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

A physician who specializes in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery. This subspecialty combines orbital and periocular surgery with facial plastic surgery, and includes aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, orbit, eyelid, and lacrimal system. Practitioners evaluate, diagnose and treat conditions involving the eyelids, brows, midface, orbits, lacrimal systems and surrounding and supporting structures of the face and neck.

Glaucoma Ophthalmology

Southeast Eye Specialists Middle Tn is a Glaucoma Ophthalmology practice in Chattanooga, TN with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in eye surgery and eye disease. Glaucoma Ophthalmologists at Southeast Eye Specialists Middle Tn perform diagnostic testing, medication prescription, laser surgery, and operating room surgery. Glaucoma Ophthalmology is an osteopathic or medical specialty providing eye and vision care for patients with glaucoma. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Glaucoma Ophthalmology practices include glaucoma. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Glaucoma Ophthalmology practices include ophthalmoscopy, perimetry, tonometry, gonioscopy, pachymetry, medication prescription, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, iridotomy, trabeculoplasty, trabeculectomy, and glaucoma drainage device implantation.

An ophthalmologist who specializes in the treatment of glaucoma and other disorders related to increased intraocular pressure and optic nerve damage. This specialty involves the medical and surgical treatment of these conditions.