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April 11, 2022
Protecting the Good Eye
Eye protection is very important especially when you only have one eye that has good vision. Protective eye wear is one way to protect your eyes while playing …
March 15, 2022
March is Save Your Vision Month
Did you know that if you have diabetes, it is recommended you have a dilated eye exam by your eye doctor every year, starting from the day you're diagnosed? …
March 8, 2022
Inaugural Retina Research meeting in Nashville
Tennessee Retina is proud to be a member of the largest Retina Research organization. On February 18th-19th members of the Tennessee Retina Research team …
February 18, 2022
The Basics of AMD
Age Related Macular Degeneration is a disease that causes severe or permanent vision loss in people typically over the age of 60. Macular Degeneration affects …
February 9, 2022
TIL: Tennessee Retina has Financial Counselors
For many people, changes in insurance and finances can make healthcare decisions difficult, especially at the beginning of the year. Tennessee Retina strives …
December 23, 2021
Helping others after December Tornadoes
On December 10th, friends and neighbors in our surrounding counties and states suffered tremendous loss from the tornadoes. The amount of devastation that …
December 1, 2021
Founder of Tennessee Retina Honored
Gary S. Gutow, M.D., M.S., founder of Tennessee Retina (then Retina-Vitreous Associates) received the 2021 Distinguished Alumnus Award from the University of …
November 11, 2021
Retina Conditions Explained: Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes that affects eyes. It is caused by damage to the blood vessels of the light-sensitive tissue at the back of …
October 19, 2021
Retina Conditions Explained: Ocular Histoplasmosis
Presumed Ocular Histoplasmosis Syndrome (POHS) causes atrophy (wasting) around the optic nerve and multiple scars, called histo spots, in the choroid. These …
September 17, 2021
Retina Conditions Explained: CRAO
When one of the vessels that carries blood to your eye’s retina gets blocked, it can cause you to lose your eyesight. This problem often happens suddenly and …