As I See It

Styles change. What people like and don't like, change. But our focus on patient care will never change. Our services must continue past the exam room and we have to meet our patients where they are in their life. That may present itself in green frames or stark white cat-eye frames or they be readers. Regardless, we have over 1,200 pairs of glasses for you to choose from. Our opticians are stylin...

Ep #44 COVID-19, 12 Months Later

Ep #43 Dr. Jeff Discusses 2020 & Advances Part 2

Ep #42 Dr. Keg Discusses 2020 & Advances Part 1

Ep #41 And I Would Do Anything for You, But I Can't Do That & Meatloaf

Ep #40 Dr. Jeff & Dr. Tuck Talk COVID-19 - 12 Months Later

Ep #39 Dr. Keg & Dr. Waymire Discuss Dry Eyes Part 2

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In this episode, Dr. Jeff and Cole discuss children and their first eye exam. Why does the eye doctor want to see you child? Doesn't the pediatrician "do all that"?What age should I bring me child in for their exam? How much will this cost me? Dr. Jeff answers those questions and describes eye health binocularity refractive state   Spoiler - it's free!  

Ep #36 Education Is a Part of Care & Certainty Is More Valued Than Uncertainty

Ep #35 Introduction to Katie Johnson - Practice Administrator, #BOSS

Ep #34 Personal Info is as Important as Medical Info

Ep #33 Glaucoma Treatment & What You Need to Know

Dr. Jeff & Cole discuss FSA and HSA. FSA = flexible spending account HSA = health savings account FSA are not very flexible - majority of them to term. They will not roll over and when the year is over, your benefits are gone. Most HSAs will roll over. People get busier around the holidays and with benefits running out - we are seeing an additional number of patients in the office. Eye care pr...

Dr. Jeff and Cole discuss Glaucoma, what signs may be presented when you get Glaucoma. What’s your cupping? It may not be what you think it is. Dr. Jeff introduces the visual of the doughnut and why your cupping is so important. Dr. Jeff answers questions that our patients are asking us on a monthly basis. Can you get Glaucoma from your mom and dad? Yes Can you get Glaucoma from your neighbor? No...

Ep #30 Dr. Keg and Ginger Colwell Discuss the Difference in Medical Insurance and Vision Benefits

Ep #29 Stephanie Moore and Dr. Jeff Talk Etnia Barcelona, Styles & Trends

Ep #28 Help Me Up So I Don't Do Down, Have Someone In Charge of Care & Wait, Don't Walk So Far and So Fast

Ep #27 You Do A Lot-Make Sure Your Patients Know It & Greeting the Patient IN the Reception Room

Ep #26 Macular Degeneration & Genetic Testing with Paige Pantall

Dr. Jeff Kegarise discusses diabetes with Dr. Arrindell. Dr. Arrindell grew up in the Virgin Islands, went to college at Michigan State, went to medical school at the University of Iowa, as well as did his residency at the University of Michigan. Dr. Arrindell and some of his fellow medical professionals founded a practice called Tennessee Retina in 2008. Dr. Arrindell's practice is well known for...

Dr. Jeff Kegarise discusses diabetes with Dr. Arrindell. Dr. Arrindell grew up in the Virgin Islands, went to college at Michigan State, went to medical school at the University of Iowa, as well as did his residency at the University of Michigan. Dr. Arrindell and some of his fellow medical professionals founded a practice called Tennessee Retina in 2008. Dr. Arrindell's practice is well known for...

Ep #23 - We Can See Signs of Diabetes Part I

Dr. Jeff Kegarise introduces Performance Vision Therapy. Dr. Kegarise introduces Holli Weaver who works with Performance Vision Therapy at Cool Springs Eye Care and Donelson Eye Care. Performance Vision Therapy is essentially physical therapy for the eyes. There are three main areas where a patient would need vision therapy. Those are, lazy eye issues, muscle or functional issues in the eye, commo...

Dr. Jeff Kegarise has Ron Kegarise on As I See It. Ron Kegarise is Dr. Jeff’s father. Ron Kegarise has previously appeared on As I See It to discuss metallurgy in eyecare. Dr. Jeff Kegarise takes this episode to discuss one of his personal interests with his father, football. Dr. Jeff discusses with his father the most memorable of the Heisman Trophy winners he has witnessed throughout his lifetim...