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About Our Doctors
Drs. Shumaker and Feeley regularly attend continuing education conferences on the topics of ocular medications, contact lenses, and treatment of eye disease and injury. Both are board certified to diagnose and treat eye diseases. Dr. Shumaker, a native of Bristol, graduated with honors from Virginia High School and received his undergraduate education at the University of Tennessee and East Tennessee State University. He has practiced optometry in the same location for over 20 years. A native of Atlanta, Dr. Feeley received her bachelor's of science degree from UAB and received residency training in ocular disease and hospital based optometry at the VA Medical Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Eye Examination During your visit, we make every effort to ensure that your eye health and vision remain at their best. Our staff will ask questions about your health, lifestyle, and how you use your eyes. That information will start the process to ensure you receive a thorough eye health and vision examination. The visual system is a delicate and complicated part of the human anatomy. All parts of the eye and many parts of the overall body affect your ability to see. In our comprehensive eye health and vision examination, the health of your eye is evaluated from cornea to retina. Drs. Shumaker and Feeley will use a powerful microscope and magnifier to examine the inside of the eye where tiny vessels are visible. These tiny structures show the first signs of systemic disease such as high blood pressure and hardening of the arteries, and nerve conditions such as glaucoma and multiple sclerosis. The retina of the eye is a delicate structure that can be damaged by trauma and systemic diseases such as high blood pressure and diabetes. Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) is an irreversible disease of the eye caused by thinning of the retina. The nerves that transmit electrical impulses from the retina can become damaged by glaucoma. Glaucoma most often results from increased pressure from poor drainage of the fluid of the eye. This pressure bears down on the delicate nerves of the eye, causing permanent damage. The onset of glaucoma is subtle and requires early intervention for successful treatment. Contact Lenses
Laser Surgery to Correct Vision Advancements in surgical vision correction have made it a more viable option for many people who depend on eyeglasses or contacts. Drs. Shumaker and Feeley co-manage a laser vision surgery and can help you decide if this treatment option is for you. Our office is an affiliate practice with the TLC Tri-Cities Laser Center. We perform pre and post-operative examinations for all types of refractive surgery as well as being an information center for all your questions regarding laser vision correction. Eyewear Choices Eyeglass lens options have changed dramatically in the past decade. You have the choice of lighter and thinner materials, tinted plastic lenses that change from light to dark, no-line bifocals that provide the best range of vision for bifocal wearers, and coatings that improve safety, vision, and fashion. We choose the frames and stock for their comfort, dependability and quality. Our lenses are made in the office so you can rest assured that your eyeglasses will be made properly and promptly. Why Regular Eye Examinations are Important. Even if you are seeing fine, the health of your eyes should be examined regularly. Older adults are more at risk for eye diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration. Children should have their vision and eye health checked often to make sure they are seeing their best. Good vision is essential to good learning and development. People of all ages are subject to eye and systemic disease that can be detected with an eye exam. These diseases are more successfully treated in the early stages.
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Dr.
William R. Shumaker and Dr. Shawna Feeley are doctors of Optometry
and received their degrees from the Southern College of Optometry
(SCO) and the University of Alabama - Birmingham (UAB) respectively.
Both are members of the American Optometric Association (AOA) and
the Tennessee Optometric Association (TOA) where Dr. Shumaker served
on the board of directors for eight years. Both have served as officers
of the Northeast Tennessee Optometric Society (NETOS).
Contact
lens fittings are performed by Dr. Shumaker and Dr. Feeley - both
fully certified and educated contact lens experts. Measurements
of the surface of your eyes, tear production and visual requirements
are all factors in successful contact lens wear. A variety of lenses
and wearing schedules are available and your doctor will guide you
toward a program designed just for you. Tinted, disposable, bifocal,
and astigmatic lenses will meet your lifestyle needs.