General Practitioners

• Primary Care
  State University of New York, State College of Optometry.  In 1983, while at Ft. Campbell, KY he held the position of Captain of the US Army, and was an Adjunct Professor in 1986 for Indiana and Southern Colleges of Optometry.  There, Dr. Schoemer was head of the 4th year optometry externship program.  He has been practicing optometry in Springfield since 1987.  Here at Vision Concepts, he specializes in primary care optometry, contact lenses, surgical co-management, and the treatment of ocular injuries and diseases.  He is a current member of the American Optometric Association, the Tennessee Optometric Association, former President of the Robertson County Habitat for Humanity.  He has also participated in vision mission trips to Haiti.  In his spare time, Dr. Schoemer enjoys bike riding and spending time with his wife.

Ophthalmologists

• Glaucoma
  Slowing the progression is important because it may reduce the risk of developing serious eye conditions later in life such as cataracts, glaucoma, retinal detachment, and blindness.
• Ophthalmology
  Dr. Baldwin attended Western Kentucky University and completed her undergraduate work in 1999. While at Western, she was a member of the research team in the Neuroscience Laboratory. She participated in a research seminar in molecular neurobiology and was involved in presenting a case study at the Association of Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Conference (ARVO). In 2003, Dr. Baldwin graduated Magna Cum Laude from Southern College of Optometry. She completed externships at LaPointe Health Clinic at Ft. Campbell, KY and Sites Vision Clinic in Clarksville, TN. Here at Vision Concepts, Dr. Baldwin specializes in primary care optometry, contact lenses, surgical co-management, and the treatment of ocular infections and diseases. She is a current member of the American Optometric Association, the Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians, and Vision Source. In her spare time, Dr. Baldwin enjoys spending time with her husband and three children.
• Macular Degeneration
  Vitamins C and E are great antioxidants for our overall health but also our eye health. Vitamin C lowers the risk of developing cataracts and might help slow the progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). A great source of vitamin C is citrus fruit (oranges, lemons, and grapefruits). We also need vitamin E to protect our eyes from molecules that disrupt healthy tissue (called “free radicals”). A great way to get plenty of vitamin E is to eat sweet potatoes.
• Cataracts
  Studies indicate that a diet rich in lutein and zeaxanthin can result in a lower risk of chronic eye diseases, including AMD and cataracts. The best way to get these less well-known nutrients is by eating eggs and leafy greens.
• Eye Exam
  While there may be some obvious signs of visual disorders, many vision problems can only be detected by a qualified eye doctor during a comprehensive eye exam.

Endocrinologist

• Diabetic Retinopathy