Crowder Eye Center

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Mon:	8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tue:	8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Wed - Thu:	8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Fri:	8:30 pm - 12:30 pm
Sat - Sun	Closed

Crowder Eye Center

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Nutritional Counseling
Macular Degeneration is a condition in which the central part of the back of the eye loses blood circulation. As a result, there is a breakdown of retinal pigment epithelium cells in the macular region. As the disease progresses, central vision diminishes. This breakdown is due to a lack of nutrients and oxygen needed for the extreme number of light sensitive nerve cells concentrated in the central vision area. For those who genetically inherit small blood vessels, this can be an important piece of information. Nicotine is known to shrink blood vessels and contributes to an additional risk factor for Macular Degeneration. We provide specialized tests to evaluate your personal risks. We can also provide health and nutritional counseling to reduce this risk. In advanced cases, we work closely with specialized Retinal Surgeons who may be needed to treat Macular Degeneration.

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Providing Comprehensive Eye Examinations, Contacts, Low Vision Exams, and Vision Therapy.

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Contact Lenses, Low Vision Eye Exams, Vision Therapy

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Tyner - Greenwood

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Phone: (423) 899-2020

Address: 7329 Shallowford Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421

Website: http://www.crowdereyecenter.com

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Crowder Eye Center

General Practitioners

Nutritional Counseling
Macular Degeneration is a condition in which the central part of the back of the eye loses blood circulation. As a result, there is a breakdown of retinal pigment epithelium cells in the macular region. As the disease progresses, central vision diminishes. This breakdown is due to a lack of nutrients and oxygen needed for the extreme number of light sensitive nerve cells concentrated in the central vision area. For those who genetically inherit small blood vessels, this can be an important piece of information. Nicotine is known to shrink blood vessels and contributes to an additional risk factor for Macular Degeneration. We provide specialized tests to evaluate your personal risks. We can also provide health and nutritional counseling to reduce this risk. In advanced cases, we work closely with specialized Retinal Surgeons who may be needed to treat Macular Degeneration.
Emergency Care
Many people think that eye emergencies require an immediate trip to the emergency room. The expense and hassle of such a trip to the hospital is rarely needed. We’ve managed thousands of eye injuries ranging from corneal abrasions, minor lid lacerations, blunt trauma, chemical burns, and many other. In some situations an eye injury may require the care of a specialist. Retinal detachments and deep penetrating wounds often require immediate transportation to a specialty medical center. Our doctors are very experienced in evaluating such situations, making sure that patients are properly referred.

Ophthalmologists

Glaucoma
Glaucoma occurs when the pressure inside of the eye increases to the point where it damages the sensitive retinal nerves that line the back of the eye. There are a multitude of tests that we provide to evaluate the possibility of Glaucoma. For example, the light color found here, in the center of the optic nerve head, is a classic observation found in Glaucoma. Other tests include evaluation of the Nerve Fiber thickness around the optic nerve. Threshold Field tests are also very important in the ongoing evaluations needed to monitor the treatment program which most frequently includes the selection of the most appropriate eye medication.
Macular Degeneration
Laser Eye Surgery
LASIK, a form of refractive surgery, is an option for vision correction without needing to wear glasses or contact lenses. Simply put, LASIK reshapes the cornea with a laser.
Cataracts
Cataract is a clouding or opacity of the natural internal lens of the eye. This opacity may be a small spot or may cover the entire lens. When light enters the eye it is scattered, causing images to appear hazy and blurred. There are many different types of cataracts. The one shown here is a cortical cataract. Here the opacity forms first is the periphery of the lens and develops inward, like spokes of a wheel. Ultimately, the best treatment is to remove the cataract lens and replace it with an acrylic man made lens. This is referred to as cataract surgery. We work closely with specialized eye surgeons. We provide pre- and post-cataract surgery management.
Cataract Surgery
Eye Exam
During an eye exam, you will be asked questions about any symptoms or issues you are experiencing, medications you are currently taking, any blurry vision, your work environment, and your overall health. Family history and previous eye or vision conditions will also be discussed during this part of the examination. The doctor will consider this information when determining any treatments or recommendations.

Endocrinologist

Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic Retinopathy is a condition where sugar levels start a series of events which end in damaged blood vessel walls. As such, the blood vessels begin to leak fluid or bleed, resulting in hemorrhages and swelling followed by the formation of yellow deposits known as exudates. Vision can be lost where some of these hemorrhages and exudative spots occur. The best treatment is to have a yearly eye examination to identify if these spots are present. We carefully examine the back of your eyes and provide you with the results and additionally offer these to other physicians for a multidisciplinary treatment program.

Physical Therapists

Occupational Therapy
Dr. Prodan grew up in Chicago Illinois where she completed her undergraduate studies in Biology and Chemistry at Elmhurst College, and then went on to receive her Doctorate of Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry. After graduating from Optometry School, she further pursued a Residency in Vision Rehabilitation at Appelbaum Vision in Bethesda Maryland, a private practice offering a unique combined approach to Vision Therapy and Occupational Therapy. She is an active member of the College of Vision Development (COVD), and specializes in treatment of amblyopia, strabismus, binocular vision dysfunction, vision-related learning problems, stroke/concussion, computer vision syndrome, and visual-vestibular disconnect. Dr. Prodan is thrilled to now be living in Chattanooga, working as the Director of Vision Therapy at Crowder Eye Center.

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