Tennessee Retina

07/30/2026

Our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing expert care with compassion, taking the time to answer questions and support patients every step of the way. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve our community.

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07/29/2026

Our featured image in June was captured by Nicole Lopez on our OPTOS fundus camera! 🏆📷

This is a photo of a Retinal Detachment with Multiple Tears. Depending on where the retinal detachment and tears are located symptoms may include:
- Sudden increase in floaters
- Flashes of Light
- A dark, curtain, shadow, or veil
- Sudden Decrease in Vision
- Distorted Vision

A Retina Specialist’s goal of treatment is to re-attach the retina to the back wall of the eye and seal the tears or holes that caused the retinal detachment. The visual results depend on each patient’s pre-operative vision and other factors that differ between individual patients. In general, when the center the retina has not detached before surgery, the post-operative vision tends to be like the pre-operative vision. If the central retina is detached prior to surgery, successful re-attachment often leads to vision improvement, though some degree of permanent vision loss may occur.

Congratulations to our 2nd and 3rd place Image of the Month winners, Krista Moore and Sarah Knudsen!

🔗 Read more about the retinal conditions we treat https://brnw.ch/21x4wAK

07/28/2026

Dickson patients….We've Moved! 🎉
We're excited to welcome you to our new Dickson office, now located at 7101 Ramsey Way, Dickson, TN.

Our new, larger space allows us to continue providing the exceptional retinal care you expect while offering additional resources and an even better experience for our patients. We'll do everything we can to make your transition to our new location as smooth as possible.
We look forward to seeing you at our new office!

📍 New Address:
7101 Ramsey Way
Dickson, TN
To learn more about the location details, please visit: https://www.tnretina.com/blog/our-dickson-office-has-moved

07/23/2026

Our second-year Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellow, Dr. Mitchell Allphin, presented at the 2026 American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) Annual Meeting.

His presentation explored the safety of anti-VEGF injections in patients with uveitis, examining the incidence of infection following treatment and whether systemic immunosuppression affects those outcomes.

We're proud to see our fellows contributing to research that helps advance the understanding and treatment of retinal disease. Congratulations, Dr. Allphin, on representing Tennessee Retina at !

07/22/2026

Congratulations to Carl C. Awh, MD, FASRS, who was formally presented with the 2026 ASRS Founders Award during the American Society of Retina Specialists Annual Meeting in Montréal last week.

The Founders Award is one of ASRS's highest honors, recognizing individuals whose leadership and contributions have advanced vitreoretinal surgery, research, innovation, and patient care.

07/21/2026

We're proud to recognize our physicians and fellow who recently presented at the 2026 American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) Annual Meeting in Montréal, Canada.

Each year, the ASRS Annual Meeting brings together retina specialists from around the world to share the latest research, clinical insights, and surgical innovations. This year, Tennessee Retina was honored to have five presenters contributing to the scientific program:

🗣️ Carl C. Awh, MD, FASRS – Moderated the Surgical Case Conference, presented late-breaking clinical trial results on investigational gene therapy for neovascular AMD, and was honored with the 2026 ASRS Founders Award.

🗣️ Franco M. Recchia, MD – Presented research on retinal detachment following prophylactic retinopexy in children with Stickler syndrome.

🗣️ David A. Reichstein, MD, FASRS – Presented research on mutation profiling and risk assessment in uveal melanoma during the Ocular Oncology Symposium.

🗣️ Eric W. Schneider, MD, FASRS – Presented 24-week results from the Phase 3b ELARA trial evaluating aflibercept 8 mg in patients with neovascular AMD and diabetic macular edema.

🗣️ Mitchell T. Allphin, MD – Our second-year Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellow presented research evaluating the safety of anti-VEGF injections in patients with uveitis, including the impact of systemic immunosuppression on infection risk.

Congratulations to Drs. Awh, Schneider, Reichstein, Recchia, and Allphin for representing Tennessee Retina and contributing to this year's scientific program!

07/15/2026

🎉Celebrating Anniversaries at Tennessee Retina!🎉
This July, we’re recognizing 2 incredible team members for their years of dedication and service:

💙 Blair Nethery - 5 years

💙 Anna Blom – 10 Years
Front Office Supervisor
"When I started at Tennessee Retina, I had just moved to Tennessee and was simply looking for a job to help pay the bills while I finished school. I never imagined that what I thought would be a temporary job would turn into a career. Along the way, I've had the chance to learn so much, take on new opportunities and most importantly, build friendships with people who have become like family. Looking back, I am incredibly grateful for the path that started here, for the mentors I've been fortunate enough to learn from and for everything Tennessee Retina has given me both professionally and personally."

👏 Please join us in congratulating these amazing team members and thanking them for their commitment to our mission and patients!

07/14/2026

We're proud to have Tennessee Retina well represented at ! Dr. Carl Awh, Dr. Franco Recchia, Dr. Eric Schneider, Dr. David Reichstein, Dr. Akshay Thomas, Dr. Marcus Solomon, and our vitreoretinal fellow, Dr. Mitchell Allphin, will be joining colleagues from across the RCA network for this year's meeting, where several will be presenting the latest research and clinical insights. We look forward to another year of advancing retina care through research, collaboration, and innovation. 👏💙

Physicians across Retina Consultants of America Network to Present Key Trial Data and Clinical Insights at ASRS 2026

07/13/2026

Advancing retina care extends beyond the clinic. Dr. Hesham Gabr contributed to research examining surgical outcomes for retinal conditions related to proliferative sickle cell retinopathy.

The study found that modern surgical techniques were associated with improved visual and anatomical outcomes, along with lower complication rates compared to previously reported outcomes. These findings add to the growing body of research focused on improving care for patients with complex retinal diseases.

Research continues to drive innovation and improve outcomes for patients with retinal disease.

🔗 Read More on Our Blog: https://brnw.ch/21x45Qy

07/09/2026

Congratulations to our very own, Carl C. Awh, MD, FASRS, on being named the recipient of the 2026 American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) Founders Award! American Society of Retina Specialists

The ASRS Founders Award recognizes individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the advancement of vitreoretinal surgery, research, innovation, and patient care. Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Awh has served as an investigator in more than 130 clinical trials, developed numerous surgical innovations, and helped advance retinal care for patients around the world.

We are incredibly proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition and Dr. Awh's continued commitment to improving the field of retina.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Awh on this outstanding honor!

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