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February 7, 2011 in Recent Posts with 0 Comments

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Allied Eye Associates PLLC wins Small Business Award 2012

We were so surprised that we actually were nominated as one of the 3 Finalists.  What qualifies a business to run for this kind of Award?   The following is a quote which will explain the process:
“America bootstrapped itself up from being a colonial backwater to become the world’s superpower because our economic system rewards those who align their efforts with the marketplace as it actually exists at any given time,” said Tom Edd Wilson, president and CEO of the Chattanooga Chamber. “Successful small businesses continue to be one of the best examples of that principle in action.”

To qualify for a Small Business Award, companies must have owned and operated a business in the Chattanooga MSA for a minimum of three years, have shown exemplary success within their industry and have displayed a high level of community involvement and corporate citizenship. Nonprofit agencies must be committed to ethical practices, engage in local volunteerism and exert a positive impact on the community. Candidates for the awards come from the Chattanooga Chamber membership

Allied Eye Associates (21-50 Employees)

Founded by Dr. Izak Wessels, Allied Eye Associates (AEA) (21-50 Employees) was established in 2002 as a one-stop-shop for eye disorder treatment and diagnosis. As an avid professional educator, an author of more than 40 articles and chapters of books and a highly-recognized ophthalmologist, Dr. Wessels offers the best in comprehensive ocular care using the latest technology to serve the needs of the greater Chattanooga community. AEA provides in one location comprehensive screenings, diagnosis and treatment for disorders affecting all parts of the eye. By eliminating the fees associated with multiple visits and travel time, AEA is able to reduce medical costs for its patients.

According to Dr. Wessels, he works tirelessly to promote “knowledge is power” as the key to the prevention of most eye diseases. AEA offers free vision screenings for private elementary schools and also presents free lectures to the community as well as free continuing education seminars for area optometrists. In addition, AEA has also created a series of free educational brochures for the Chattanooga community. “AEA is committed to offering the highest standard of care,” says Dr. Wessels.
This Practice has grown from the day it opened it’s doors, and is still growing.  Dr Wessels spends alot of time talking to his patients, and explaining to them what is being done.  His excellent treatment and care of his patients has spread by word of mouth. Loyal technicians who have been trained on site by him, are instrumental in the type of care received at Allied Eye Associates. He attributes the success to the One who has the whole world in His hands.

We want you – either our current patient, or if you are new and just browsing the website, to find the information you need to make an informed decision regarding any treatment or surgery that you may need.  Allied Eye functions more like a  Clinic  - we offer all necessary testing and doctor visits under one roof on the same day, thus saving an additional office visit and fee.  The doctor also sees the patient before and after surgery, and then where necessary refers those patients who came by referral back to their referring doctor. Comprehensive notes are sent back to their own doctor for further treatment or check ups.

We are proud of the quality of knowledge our technicians bring to each patient visit, as well as the best and newest technology in diagnostic testing equipment used on site.  Dr Wessels cares about his patients and takes time to explain the problem and solution presented by each patient.  Call for an appointment today:  423-855-8522

Map to Allied Eye Associates

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7405 Shallowford Rd # 400 & 420 Chattanooga, TN 37421-2662 (423) 855-8522

Vitamin E and Selenium

September 16, 2011 in Uncategorized with 0 Comments

Good fats, bad fats, no fats!  Fats can be a good thing in your diet but which one is necessary for normal functioning vision?  Studies show that vitamin E is a group of 8 fat-soluble vitamins. A powerful antioxidant, it can help in the prevention of many lifestyle diseases.  Health experts claim that cataracts and macular degeneration, both age related diseases, can be prevented by a variety of food sources that contain vitamin E.

What:

As you get older, eyes, like all other organs, need more vitamins to stay healthy in your latter years. Vitamin E is a fat soluble vitamin and can be stored in the body.  When taken with selenium, a mineral (found in Brazil nuts, Sun flower seeds, Bran (Wheat, Rice and Oat), vitamin E is easily absorbed by the body, leading to positive effects.

Where:

While vitamin E can be easily found in non vegetable and fruit sources.  To help avoid unhealthy fats, only well knownplant sources are listed:

  • Alfalfa
  • Avocado
  • Asparagus
  • Tomato
  • Lettuce
  • Nuts (*almonds, hazelnuts, *peanuts, *pine nuts, pistachios, pecans,)
  • Orange bell peppers
  • Herbs (*Basil and Oregano) as well as other herbs:  Sage, Thyme, Parsley, and Cumin
  • *Green olives
  • *Dried Apricots
  • Wheat germ
  • Oil (olive, vegetable, sunflower, safflower, and soybean, and canola, peanut and flax seed)
  • Whole grain products
  • *Spinach (lightly cooked)
  • *Taro Root
  • Swiss chard
  • Mustard greens
  • Collard greens
  • Papaya
  • Mangos
  • *Paprika and Red Chili Powder

Note: * Plant Foods highest in Vitamin E  

How:

Eating a well balanced diet is best recommended for optimum health.   Supplements do not supply the full spectrum of benefits of Vitamin E as it is not a single compound but rather it is made up of 8 different compounds.  High quantities ofVitamin E can lead to excessive bleeding, or hemorrhaging.  Vitamin E deficiency is usually associated with extremely low fat diets and is rarely found in the United States. Deficiency symptoms include pain, muscle weakness, retinal degeneration and other defects.

Disclaimer: Any medical or nutritional information given in this or any article on the Allied Eye Associates web site for educational purposes only,and is not intended to diagnose or treat a particular aliment.  Please consult your physician as for your best plan.RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance) will vary with sex and age.

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March 3, 2011 in Health Questions with 2 Comments

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