Dr. Greg Beem, OD Greg Beem was born in Chicago, Illinois and moved to Nashville in 1957 at the age of 7. He graduated from John Overton High School in 1968, received his Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville in June of 1972, and his Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from the Southern College of Optometry in June of 1976. He began his private practice with Dr. James Sloan and continued this partnership through 1979, at which time he began his solo practice. Then, in 2002, Dr. Beem teamed up with Dr. C. Wade Hyatt, III and formed the Nashville Eye Group. * Therapeutics and injectables (1987)* Clinical investigator for Optacryl rigid gas permeable contact lenses (1981-83)* Six month Retinal Mini Fellowship at Vision America (1996)* Clinical investigator Pure Vision Post Market Surveillance Study (and other contact lens studies)* Active presenter of diabetes awareness lectures to churches and community groups Dr. Beem is a member of the following organizations: * American Optometric Association* Tennessee Optometric Association* Middle Tennessee Optometric Society* Tennessee Academy of Optometry* Nashville South Lions Club* Diplomat American Board of Optometry When not at the clinic, Dr. Beem enjoys fishing, hiking, and hunting. He and his wife, Gayle, stay busy working on a house they just purchased (along with 67 wooded acres), as a weekend getaway.Dr. Beem is the proud grandfather of five boys (boy, oh boy…oh boy…oh boy…oh boy..) who keep him “on the go all the time.” Dr. C. Wade Hyatt III, OD Dr. Hyatt hails from Guntersville, a small town in Northern Alabama. He spent his undergraduate years at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1988. He then went directly to the University of Alabama School of Optometry, also in Birmingham. Four years later he received his Doctor of Optometry degree (OD) and then completed a one year residency program at The Eye Foundation in Orlando, Florida. This program was a concentrated training program dealing exclusively with complex medical and surgical eye care. He moved to Nashville from Orlando in 1993 and entered into private practice in December of the same year. He partnered with Dr. Greg Beem in 2002. Dr. Hyatt is a member of the following organizations: * American Optometric Association* Tennessee Optometric Association* Middle Tennessee Optometric Society* Nashville South Lions Club* American Academy of Optometry Dr. Hyatt lives with his wife Ginger, his three sons (Sam, John and Will) and dog Calvin in south Nashville. They are active members of Covenant Presbyterian Church where Dr. Hyatt serves as an elder. When he is not at the office stamping out eye disease, you can find him spending time with Ginger and the boys or pursuing his passion for flying.
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Routine Vision Exam Optomap retinal imaging&mdashthis instrument uses laser light to give up to a 200-degree image of the retina which almost always results in no dilation for routine exams Comprehensive Medical Eye Exams Childrens Eye Exams InfantSEE -The InfantSEE® program is a childrens vision program established by the AOA (American Optometric Association) to eradicate childrens eye diseases, especially amblyopia (lazy eye) PRESBYOPIA Presbyopia is a natural, often annoying part of aging, in which you lose your ability to focus on objects near to you ASTIGMATISM Astigmatism is a common, and usually easily treatable imperfection in the curvature of the eye. The condition can cause blurred vision at distance and near viewing BLEPHARITIS Blepharitis is a common eye disorder caused by either bacterial or a skin condition, such as dandruff of the scalp or acne rosacea CATARACTS Today, surgery for the removal of cataracts is a simple, relatively painless procedure that can, in many cases, restore your vision to normal CONJUNCTIVITIS Conjunctivitis, or &ldquopink eye&rdquo can be highly contagious, and, If left untreated, can develop into a more serious problem DIABETIC RETINOPATHY Diabetic retinopathy is a condition occuring in persons with diabetes. It causes progressive damage to the retina and is a serious sight-threatening complication of diabetes CHRONIC DRY EYE SYNDROME Chronic dry eye is not only uncomfortable, over time, it can actually damage your eyes and cause vision loss GLAUCOMA Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the US and is the leading cause of blindless among Hispanics AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION Age-related macular deneneration is the leading cause of severe vision loss for those over the age of 60. Regular exams can detect AMD, and lifestyle changescan help you avoid it RETINAL DETACHMENT A retinal detachment can occur at any age, but it is more common in people over age 40 FLOATERS AND FLASHES Most spots and floaters in the eye are harmless and merely annoying. But a sudden onset of flashes requires medical attention GLASSES High Index plastic Lenses are thinner and lighter (the higher the index, the thinner the lens) Computer Lens In today&rsquos world, many people spend their entire day in front of a computer. We have specialized computer lenses that give ideal focus for all of your workstation tasks Progressive Addition Lens Sometimes known as &ldquono line bifocals&rsquo, they are not really bifocals at all Transitions These lenses change quickly outdoors to provide ultra-violet (UV) protection Polarized Polarized sunglasses cut 50% of reflected light (glare), greatly improving visability in any light Anti-reflective (AR) coating Makes lenses more clear and less distracting adds extreme scratch protection and provides UV protection