Southeastern Retina Associates PC

11/04/2025

If you’ve been diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), finding the right retina specialist is key. At Southeastern Retina Associates, our experts in the Tri-Cities offer advanced diagnostics, personalized treatments, and access to the latest therapies - right here close to home. Learn more about what to expect: https://www.southeasternretina.com/blog/finding-the-right-amd-surgeon-in-the-tri-cities-what-patients-should-know

10/30/2025

A new potential treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) is moving forward. Kalaris Therapeutics has begun enrolling patients in a phase 1b/2 clinical trial for TH103, an investigational drug designed to improve VEGF inhibition and last longer in the eye. Learn more: https://www.modernretina.com/view/kalaris-enrolling-phase-1b-2-study-of-th103-for-namd

Kalaris Therapeutics initiates a phase 1b/2 study for TH103, targeting neovascular age-related macular degeneration and advancing retinal disease treatment.

10/28/2025

At Southeastern Retina Associates, clinical research isn’t just about the future - it’s shaping care right now. Since 1980, our team has led groundbreaking trials that have brought new treatments for conditions like macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy to patients who need them most. Learn more: https://www.southeasternretina.com/clinical-research

10/23/2025

Ocular oncology focuses on diagnosing and treating tumors in and around the eye, some of which can be life-threatening if not caught early. We provide expert care for conditions like uveal melanoma, retinoblastoma, and other rare ocular tumors in Chattanooga, Knoxville, and the Tri-Cities. Learn more: https://www.southeasternretina.com/retina-conditions/ocular-oncology

10/21/2025

Exciting progress in the treatment of geographic atrophy, a serious form of age-related macular degeneration. A new medication called K8 has shown it can slow the growth of damaged areas in the eye by over 50 percent in early clinical trials. Learn more: https://www.modernretina.com/view/inflammasome-inhibitor-found-to-reduce-ga-lesion-area-growth-in-clinical-study

The lesion area growth was reduced by more than 50% in the first human clinical trial of K8.

10/16/2025

Norway just became the first country in the world to adopt autonomous AI eye screening for diabetic retinopathy on a national scale. Using the EyeArt system, their goal is to ensure over 95% of people with diabetes receive timely retinal exams, a critical step in preventing vision loss. As AI continues to expand in health care, this breakthrough sets the stage for future innovations in the U.S. and beyond. Learn more: https://www.modernretina.com/view/norway-first-in-world-to-deploy-autonomous-ai-eye-screening-technology-on-national-scale

The country has a goal of ensuring that more than 95% of patients with diabetes receive timely retinal examinations.

10/14/2025

We’re grateful for the trust our referring providers place in us. When complex retinal issues arise, we’re here to support your patients with expert care and fast access. Thank you for being part of the Southeastern Retina Associates community.

10/09/2025

At Southeastern Retina Associates, we’re shaping the future of retina care through more than 20 years of leading clinical research. Our trials give patients early access to breakthrough therapies that could redefine how retinal diseases are treated. Explore our current clinical trials and see what’s ahead in vision care. Learn more: https://www.southeasternretina.com/

Southeast Retina Associates is the regional leader in retina specialist care in the Tri-Cities region, serving Tennessee, Northeastern Georgia, and Southwestern Virginia.

10/07/2025

Your eyes can tell a bigger story about your health than you might expect. During a retinal exam, our specialists can detect early signs of serious conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and autoimmune disease, often before other symptoms appear. Learn how your eye exam could be the key to protecting both your vision and your overall well-being: https://www.southeasternretina.com/blog/how-retinal-health-can-signal-other-medical-conditions

10/02/2025

Early detection is key when it comes to protecting your vision. We offer advanced diagnostic testing across Chattanooga, Knoxville, and the Tri-Cities to identify retinal and macular conditions as early as possible. From OCT and angiography to fundus photography and ultrasounds, our state-of-the-art tools help us diagnose and treat with precision and care. Learn more: https://www.southeasternretina.com/retina-treatments/diagnostics-testing

SERA offers a full suite of advanced retinal diagnostic and testing services, including fluorescein angiography, fundus photography, ultrasonography, and others.

09/30/2025

Surgery involving your vision can feel overwhelming, but you're not alone. At Southeastern Retina Associates, our skilled surgical team provides expert care for complex retinal conditions across Chattanooga, Knoxville, and the Tri-Cities. From vitrectomy to scleral buckle and advanced retinal gene therapy, we’re here to protect and restore your sight. Learn more: https://www.southeasternretina.com/retina-treatments/surgical-options

09/25/2025

We're always grateful to hear kind words from our patients. Thank you for trusting Dr. Kleinman and our team with your care. Knowledge, compassion, and consistent results - that’s what we’re here for.