Physician Bio:

Dr. Reed Parker is skilled in the surgical management and candidate selection of cataract, cornea and refractive surgery (LASIK, PRK, Visian ICL) in addition to full scope ocular disease management including posterior segment disease, glaucoma management, and minor surgical procedures.

A native of LaFayette, GA, Dr. Parker attended Baylor School in Chattanooga, TN. Dr. Parker is a graduate of Auburn University and University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry.

Dr. Parker joined SouthEast Eye Specialists in 2015 as a consultative optometrist. In 2018, he was named Tennessee’s Young Optometrist of the Year by the Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians. Prior to joining SouthEast Eye Specialists, Dr. Parker completed a residency in Ocular Disease and Refractive Surgery at BVA Advanced Eye Care in Edmond, Oklahoma and nJoy Vision in Oklahoma City. During his residency, Dr. Parker provided cataract/corneal surgery pre/postoperative 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 (LASIK, PRK, ICL), 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).

While at UABSO, Dr. Parker received the VisionAmerica Co-management award for excellence in surgical co-management care. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, an active member of the American Optometric Association, and the Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians. He served as President of the East Tennessee Optometric Society in 2018 and has served as cochair of the TAOP education committee. 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.”

Undergraduate: Auburn University, Auburn, AL

Organizations:

• American Academy of Optometry Fellow
• American Optometric Association
• Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians
• Optometric Council for Refractive Technology