- Primary CareDr. Joanne Smith received her optometry degree from Southern College of Optometry and completed her residency in primary care optometry at the Memphis VA Hospital. After her residency, she joined Southern College of Optometry in Memphis as a clinic and lab instructor for over 5 years before moving back to the Nashville area. She is a member of the American Optometric Association, Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians, and Middle Tennessee Optometric Physicians Society as well as an American Board of Optometry Diplomate.
- GlaucomaTonometry is the name for a variety of tests that can be performed to determine the pressure inside the eye. Elevated internal eye pressure can cause glaucoma, which is vision loss due to damage to the sensitive optic nerve in the back of the eye. The most common method used for tonometry is the “air puff” test where an automated instrument discharges a small burst of air to the surface of your eye. Another popular way to measure eye pressure is with an instrument called an applanation tonometer, which is attached to a slit lamp and a bright-blue glowing probe manually measures the intraocular pressure. Since glaucoma is often the result of an increase of pressure inside the eye, these are important tests for ensuring the long-term health of your eyes.
- OphthalmologyReliable information on cataracts can be found on the American Academy of Ophthalmology website: https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/what-are-cataracts
- Macular DegenerationA Tennessee native and graduate of The University of Tennessee, Dr. Routon received his Doctorate from Southern College of Optometry in 2016. His passion and focus are in ocular disease management including: Red Eyes, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, Dry Eye Disease and Diabetes. As an active member in the Tennessee Associations of Optometric Physicians and American Optometric Association, Dr. Routon strives to provide our patients at Summit Eye Associates the most up to date medical care available.
- CataractsCataracts are a natural part of the aging process and can first appear when a person is in his or her 40’s or 50’s but do not affect vision until later in life. Most people 60 years of age or older are diagnosed with some level of cataracts during a comprehensive exam.
- Cataract SurgeryYears ago cataract surgery was considered risky and postponed for as long as possible. With the advances in today’s technology, cataract surgery is an outpatient procedure and patients are back home within a few short hours. Except for placing an IV, there are no needles, shots, or stitches with cataract surgery. Most patients report
- Eye ExamYour exam will start with pre-testing performed by our certified ophthalmic technicians, followed by the examination by your doctor. Plan on a dilated eye exam yearly, and please arrange for a driver if you have a history of difficulty following dilation.
- Diabetes Care
- Diabetic RetinopathyDiabetic retinopathy is the leading cause for irreparable blindness. Anyone with Diabetes is at risk for this complication and early to moderate retinopathy does not have any symptoms. Primary care physicians and Eye Care Professionals both agree that yearly dilated retinal exams are highly recommended. Trust our experienced team here at Summit Eye to properly examine and evaluate your eyes every year.
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