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New Procedure Aims To Save Vision Of Children With Eye Cancer

Article Date: 07 May 2010

An ophthalmologist at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is implanting radioactive discs in the eyes of children with a rare cancer in an attempt to save their vision and their eyes. J. William Harbour, MD, is one of only a few doctors nationwide to use the approach for treating a rare, childhood eye cancer, called retinoblastoma.

The Immune System, More Than Meets The Eye?

Article Date: 06 May 2010

For some years now a small group of scientists have been pioneering a revolutionary idea that the vertebrate immune system could have a role in the regulation of iron in the body. And now, a work soon to be published in the journal Immunology, shows that human lymphocytes (white blood cells) actually produce hepcidin, the most important protein in the regulation of iron levels in the body.

How Accurate Is Retinal Scanning?

Article Date: 05 May 2010

You can't change the back of your eye so it definitely is a proof positive method of identification," said Dr. Proctor. "Use of retinal scanning as a means of identification has been around for awhile; technology has now caught up with the idea and advanced computerization including database availability can make this a reality."

Blindness And Sense Of Smell

Article Date: 04 May 2010

"There is an urban legend that blind people have better smell than the sighted. We are proving this to be false," says Maurice Ptito, a professor at the Université de Montréal School of Optometry and Beaulieu-Lefebvre's thesis director. "However, the blind do set themselves apart when it comes to cognitive efforts."

The Latest Optical Services

We proudly provide access to the latest technology in the optical business. In the past, higher prescription lenses could prove to be cosmetically unappealing and uncomfortable. Now, lenses can be made thinner and lighter than ever with improved antiglare lenses for optimum night and computer vision. We offer the latest fashion trends and a large selection of frames to suit any style: ProDesign, Banana Republic, Silhouette, Oakley, Vera Wang, NineWest, and Michael Kors to name just a few! Our optician will work together with Dr. Ballard to provide you with with the optimum in fit and fashion.

Our Mission

We are committed to providing advanced patient care by investing in education and innovative technology, while remaining focused on personalized, family service. Our first priority is to provide for our patients' eye health and vision wellness through quality services and products. Our goal is to remain on the forefront of eye care through continuing education utilizing the latest state-of-the-art instrumentation, technology, contact lens and eyewear products.

Eye Health

Our eye health evaluations are more than just vision correction! Did you know that your eyes reveal insights regarding your overall health? In fact, your eyes provide early detection for many different diseases that can affect more than just your vision! That's why we routinely perform tests that look for signs and symptoms of many different diseases, not just eye diseases, during your regularly scheduled eye health evaluation. Illnesses that may be discovered early on through signs in your eyes include high blood pressure, diabetes, and even heart disease. That's why it's so important to leave your total eyecare to professionals. We feel it's important to review your family history then...

Meet Dr. Alan Ballard

Dr. Ballard has been practicing in the Nashville/Brentwood area since moving here from his home town of Memphis in 1995. He completed undergraduate studies at the University of Memphis in 1991, and earned his Doctorate of Optometry degree in 1995 from the Southern College of Optometry, also located in Memphis, TN. He completed internships at the Keesler Air Force Base Medical Center in Biloxi, MS, and the Dickson EyeHealth Center in Dickson, TN, with emphasis in ocular disease and primary eye health care. As a result of his personal experience with contact lens wear, computer vision syndrome, and LASIK laser vision correction, Dr. Ballard has a special interest in providing...