Division of Ophthalmology
The Ophthalmology Division contributes to the department's mission through teaching, consultation, and surgical expertise. The division consists of comprehensive ophthalmologists as well as subspecialists in retina/vitreous, glaucoma, oculoplastics, pediatric opthalmology, cornea/external disease, and refractive surgery. Because of the medical center's regional role as a trauma center, all ophthalmology division members have particular expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of ocular trauma and the rehabilitation of the injured eye. Approximately 3,000 ophthalmic laser and surgical procedures are performed yearly. The East Tennessee Lion's Eye Bank, located on campus, provides ready access to ocular tissue for corneal transplants and research.
The ophthalmology faculty have busy practices with surgical emphasis and are regional consultants in their respective fields. Many publish regulary in the opthalmic literature.
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