Tennessee Eye Surgeons

03/30/2026

Today is National Doctor’s Day! ❤️🩺 Taking a moment early to celebrate the incredible physicians who work tirelessly to keep our community healthy.

03/25/2026

The scope expansion legislation will be up for a vote on the House floor tomorrow, Thursday, March 25th at 9 AM. This means the full House will be debating and voting on the legislation.

Contact your legislator 📲 https://www.safesurgerycoalition.org/tennessee/
Watch online 📺 https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/livevideo/index

03/20/2026

Happy first day of Spring! Here's to more sunshine and warmer weather!

03/17/2026

The bad news: It’s a Tuesday. The good news: It’s St. Patrick’s Day. ☘️

03/17/2026

For the sake of patient safety and quality of care, lawmakers should reject HB1952.

https://www.tennessean.com/story/opinion/contributors/2026/03/16/tennessee-bill-optometrists-ophthalmologists-eye-surgery/89145704007/

03/11/2026

There is a critical vote coming up in the Tennessee Senate tomorrow morning at 8:30 AM CT.

WATCH HERE 📺 https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/livevideo/index
TAKE ACTION 📲 https://www.safesurgerycoalition.org/tennessee/

03/11/2026

Our own Dr. Paul Pruett makes the case for surgery by surgeons in today's Chattanooga Times Free Press. Read the whole thing! ⬇

As an ophthalmologist in Knoxville, I have spent over 15 years caring for patients' vision – often at the most vulnerable moments of their lives.

03/07/2026

Don't forget: we spring forward tomorrow!

02/24/2026

The dangerous scope expansion bill is up next week in the House Health Subcommittee, and we need to show up!

WHEN: Wednesday, March 4th at 12:00 PM CST (Noon)
WHERE: Cordell Hull Building, House Hearing Room 3
THE ASK: We need doctors and residents to fill every seat in the room.

Please wear your white coat! DM us if you have any questions!

02/20/2026

Empower your patients to raise their voice in asking for surgery by surgeons! Download a copy of this flyer for your office, and ask your patients to take action today. ⬇⬇⬇

https://9562cdad-4c23-42af-b234-fa2550d0113d.usrfiles.com/ugd/9562cd_5b0d665304db4e5da441661a45eed8ed.pdf

02/17/2026

The optometric scope expansion bill is scheduled for a vote TOMORROW in the Senate Health & Welfare Committee. Protect your vision by sending your legislators an email TODAY! ⬇⬇⬇

https://www.safesurgerycoalition.org/tennessee/

02/16/2026