The doctors and Team Members of Southern Eye Associates
would like to enthusiastically welcome you to our Residency
Program in Ocular Disease. We are proud to provide a
challenging and exciting learning environment to aid
in the preparation and development of your clinical
skills and knowledge. SEA continues its commitment to
education and excellence in patient care through its
participation in the externship and residency programs.
Be prepared for a challenging and intense learning experience,
which will enhance your clinical skill, knowledge and
ability.
SEA is a comprehensive medical and surgical eye care
practice serving the greater Memphis and Tri-State areas
with patients located in Tennessee, Mississippi, and
Arkansas. Established in 1990 by Dr. Cathy Schanzer,
Southern Eye Associates strives to provide the highest
levels of surgical and medical care utilizing state-of-the-art
technology. We provide the network optometrists medical
and surgical consultations, phone consults, emergency
coverage, continuing education lectures, clinical care
workshops and training in surgical co-management. We
encourage a family-oriented environment and promote
community awareness and involvement.
In addition to our clinical facility we have three ASC’s.
They have been specifically designed to give personal
and professional care for outpatient ophthalmic surgeries.
We utilize these surgical facilities to benefit
our patients by reducing medical costs, providing timely
visits, and more personal one-on-one care.
Karmen Holdinghausen, O.D., is our Consultative Optometry
Residency Director. A recipient of numerous
academic honors and achievements, Dr. Holdinghausen
maintained a near 4.0 GPA throughout her undergraduate
and doctorial education. Her further training
in the ophthalmologic specialties of retina,
glaucoma, cornea, and neuro-ophthalmology has
exposed her to a wide array of ocular disease
diagnosis and management.
You might ask yourself “Why should I pick Southern
Eye?" The answer is simple! While completing your
Ocular Disease Residency at Southern Eye, you will gain
experience and innovation, have exposure to cutting
edge technology, observe state-of-the-art surgical technique,
develop a higher level of autonomy in patient care and
have a team of skilled ophthalmic surgeons and optometric
physicians to provide you feedback and share practice
pearls with you. It would be our privilege to be a part
of your remarkable journey to becoming a successful
optometrist.
