August 6, 2025Welcoming Dr. Mitchell T. Allphin: Tennessee Retina’s First Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellow
We are proud to welcome Mitchell T. Allphin, M.D. as our first Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellow as part of our newly launched, AUPO Fellowship Compliance Committee …
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August 4, 2025Back to School: Is Your Child’s Vision Ready?
As kids get ready to head back to the classrooms, it's the perfect time to check in on their overall health—including their vision. While many families …
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August 1, 2025Welcome Dr. Bernard Dib to Tennessee Retina!
We are proud to announce the newest addition to our team of retina specialists— Dr. Bernard Dib! Dr. Dib brings a wealth of experience and expertise to …
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July 24, 2025Retinal Detachment: Know the Signs, Act Quickly!
Your retina plays a vital role in your ability to see. It’s the light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of your eye that sends visual signals to your …
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July 23, 2025The Promise of Home Monitoring: A New Era in Retinal Disease Management
At Tennessee Retina, we are committed to advancing the way we care for patients—and that includes embracing innovations that improve outcomes and quality of …
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July 21, 2025Celebrating the Career of Dr. Peter Sonkin
After decades of exceptional service, Tennessee Retina announces the retirement of Dr. Peter Sonkin, who officially retired from our practice on July 3, 2025. …
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July 15, 2025June Image of the Month
Our 3 featured images in June were captured by Kaitlyn Anderson and Rebekah Greenberg! Image #1 is a photo of Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (PDR). PDR is …
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June 9, 2025May Image Of The Month
Dezirae Elkins captured the Image of the Month for May of the FDA approved Port Delivery System (PDS). This delivery system is a surgical procedure used to …
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May 26, 2025April Image Of The Month
Rebekah Greenberg captured the TNR Image of the Month for April of a Large Pre Macular Hemorrhage. This kind of hemorrhage is related to a large pool of blood …
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May 5, 2025March Image of the Month
Kaitlyn Anderson captured the TNR Image of the Month for March of a Choroidal Detachment on our OPTOS camera. Choroidal detachment occurs when there is fluid …
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