Our offices will resume normal business hours Tuesday September 3rd. Have a safe and happy Labor day!!!

Is There A Wrong Age For Cataract Surgery? - Danny Lee, MD

Age-related cataracts are the most well-known type of cataract, but there are other types that can affect vision at any age. Keep reading to learn more.

Why Should I Treat My Dry Eye? - Danny Lee, MD

Dry eye is a common condition that affects millions of people every year. The disease not only causes irritation and discomfort — it can also result in permanent vision problems. Here are more reasons why you should treat dry eye:

Can I Be A Bad Candidate For Cataract Surgery? - Danny Lee, MD

Cataract surgery is one of the most common procedures in the world, but not everyone is a good candidate. Learn which factors determine your candidacy:

4 Ways Your Life Is Better After LASIK - Danny Lee, MD

LASIK improves your life in countless ways, but some benefits stand out more than others. Here are a few ways clear vision can change your life:

Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday. Our office will be closed Thursday July 4th and Friday July 5th in observance of the Independence Day holiday. We will resume normal business hours Monday July 8th.

Are LASIK Myths Based On Truth? - Danny Lee, MD

LASIK myths are often based on real fears that people have but rarely tell the full story. Here are some of the most common LASIK myths and the truth behind them.

4 Ways To Treat Your Dry Eye - Danny Lee, MD

Tired of itchy, red, watery eyes? These are common symptoms of dry eye. The good news is that dry eye is something you can treat!

Are You Ready For Cataract Surgery? - Danny Lee, MD

Cataract surgery is one of the safest, most commonly performed eye procedures. Learn more about cataracts, cataract surgery and recovery: http://bit.ly/2IjIWkE

Our office will be closed Monday May 27th in honor of the Memorial day holiday. We will resume normal business hours Tuesday May 28th. Wishing everyone a safe and Happy Memorial day!

6 Factors That Can Affect LASIK Candidacy - Danny Lee, MD

Not everyone can get LASIK. While the surgery has a high success rate, there are certain factors you must meet. The only way to know if you’re a LASIK candidate is to have a LASIK consultation.

A little BIO on our one and only Dr. Tracy Swartz. #WISDOMWEDNESDAY Tracy Schroeder Swartz, OD, MS, FAAO, DIPL, ABO, currently consultative optometry, specializing in anterior segment disease. Originally from Wisconsin, Dr. Schroeder Swartz attended Indiana University for her undergraduate education. During optometry school, she served as an assistant instructor for the biology department and became interested in pediatrics and strabismus. After completing her doctorate, Dr. Schroeder Swartz pursued a master’s degree in physiological optics, specializing in pediatrics. She served as faculty at the Indiana University School of Optometry for 4 years, and earned the Indiana Chapter of the American Academy of Optometry Gordon Heath Fellowship in 1996. After completion of her master’s degree, Dr. Schroeder Swartz relocated to Washington, DC, where she specialized in refractive and corneal surgery, and earned her Fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry. She later joined Wang Vision Institute in Nashville, where she served as Director of Clinical Operations, Residency Director for the Optometric Residency Program, and adjunct faculty to Indiana University School of Optometry. While there, she edited 2 textbooks with Ming Wang, MD, PhD: Corneal Topography in the Wavefront Era (SLACK Incorporated, 2006) and Irregular Astigmatism: Diagnosis and Treatment (SLACK Incorporated, 2007), as well as authoring numerous book chapters on refractive surgery, topography, aberrometry, and anterior segment disease. She served as coeditor for the literature review column for Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today from 2003 to 2008, as well as serving on the editorial board for Optometry Times. She left Nashville for Huntsville, Alabama where she became the Center Director for VisionAmerica. She edited two additional textbooks—Keratoconus and Keratoectasia: Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment (SLACK Incorporated, 2009) and The Corneal Handbook (SLACK Incorporated, 2010)—followed by Topography in the Wavefront Era, Second Edition (SLACK Incorporated, 2011). This was later followed by Refractive Lens Exchange: A Surgical Treatment for Presbyopia. (SLACK Incorporated, 2015). She is a board member of the Optometric Cataract, Cornea and Refractive Society, and serves as the Education Chair for the organization. She currently blogs writes regularly for Optometry Times, lectures nationally, and consults for ophthalmic industry. Education: Master of Science, Physiological Optics with emphasis on Pediatrics, 1998. Indiana University, Bloomington, IN Doctor of Optometry, 1994. Indiana University School of Optometry, Bloomington, IN Bachelor of Science, Optometry, 1992. Indiana University, Bloomington, IN Licensures: Board certified by the National Board of Optometry National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) – Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease Alabama Board of Optometry Accomplishments/Awards: Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry Nationally recognized lecturer in anterior segment disease diagnosis and treatment Numerous publications in peer-reviewed and nonpeer-reviewed journals Author of six ophthalmological textbooks on Topography, Irregular Astigmatism, Keratoconus, Corneal Disease, and most recently “Refractive Lens Extraction: A Surgical Treatment for Presbyopia” (Slack Publishing, 2015) Clinical Director of VisionAmerica, Huntsville — an optometric referral center for northern AL and Southern TN 2008-2013 Previous Clinical Director, Operations Manager and Residency Director for Wang Vision Institute, Nashville, TN 2001-2008. Indiana University Faculty, 1994-1998 Organizations: Member American Optometric Association (AOA) Member Alabama Optometric Association (ALOA) Member North Alabama Optometric Association American Academy of Optometry Fellow Diplopmat, American Board of Optometry Optometric Cornea, Cataract, and Refractive Society, Board Member and Education Chair Activities: Consultant to Tracey Technologies on corneal topography and aberrometry Consultant to industry on scientific studies and clinical trials Blogger for Optometry Times