Staff Optometrist, Knoxville
Dr. Reed Parker is skilled in the surgical management and candidate selection of cataract, cornea and refractive surgery in addition to full-scope ocular disease management including posterior segment disease and glaucoma management.
A native from LaFayette, GA, Dr. Parker attended Baylor High School in Chattanooga, TN. Dr. Parker graduated with a B.S. degree in Exercise Science and a minor in Spanish from Auburn University in 2010. He received his Doctor of Optometry in 2014 from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. In 2014, Dr. Parker received the VisionAmerica Co-Management Award and was selected for an Allergan Resident Travel Fellowship for presenting a case report.
Following optometry school, Dr. Parker went on to complete a residency in Ocular Disease and Refractive Surgery in June 2015 at BVA Advanced Eye Care in Edmond, Oklahoma and nJoy Vision in Oklahoma City. During his residency, Dr. Parker provided cataract/corneal surgery pre/post-operative care, full-scope referral based ocular disease management including performing anterior segment laser procedures, minor surgical procedures, and posterior segment disease/glaucoma management. While at nJoy Vision, he provided candidate selection for corneal refractive surgery, femtosecond cataract surgery, and presbyopia correcting cataract surgery. Notably, he was involved in a clinical trial and performed corneal collagen cross-linking (a treatment for keratoconus). Following his residency, Dr. Parker joined SouthEast Eye Specialists in 2015 as a consultative optometrist.
Dr. Parker is a member of the American Academy of Optometry, Optometric Council on Refractive Technology, and American Optometric Association including several state associations. He has been a volunteer at Remote Area Medical (RAM) and Volunteering Optometric Services for Humanity (VOSH).
“I chose optometry because I have personally experienced high nearsightedness and know how life changing it is to have clear, unobscured vision. I enjoy seeing the excitement in my patients when they have a similar experience. I have developed a passion for providing this service to my patients through surgical and disease management, particularly with the aging population. I am thankful to be in a profession where I can build personal relationships and improve quality of life.”
Professional Profile
Undergraduate
Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, 2010
Optometry School
University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
School of Optometry (UABSO)
Doctor of Optometry, 2014
Residency
BVA Advanced Eye Care, Edmond, Oklahoma and nJoy Vision, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Ocular Disease and Refractive Surgery, 2015
