Name: Dr. Eric E. Speckner

Specialty: Ophthalmology (General Ophthalmology)

Qualification/Board Certification: MD – University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine; TN State Medical License (Active through 2026)

Affiliation(s): Eye Center of Oak Ridge, PC | The Eye Surgery Center of Oak Ridge

Locations (City/State): Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1972635910

About the Doctor

Dr. Eric E. Speckner is a highly regarded and patient-acclaimed ophthalmologist based in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, with over 20 years of experience in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of a wide range of eye conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine, a leading regional institution for medical education, and followed a well-rounded training path that included an Internal Medicine Internship at Christ Hospital (2006–2007) and an Ophthalmology Residency at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine (2007–2010), an academically respected program in one of the nation’s prominent medical centers.

Dr. Speckner currently practices at Eye Center of Oak Ridge, PC, a dedicated ophthalmology group practice located on Vermont Avenue, where he works alongside four additional ophthalmologists to deliver comprehensive eye care to the Oak Ridge community and surrounding region. He is also affiliated with The Eye Surgery Center of Oak Ridge, recognized as a Best ASC in Ophthalmology, providing patients with access to a top-rated surgical facility for outpatient eye procedures. Dr. Speckner has demonstrated above-average treatment volumes in cataract surgery, glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy compared to the Tennessee state average, reflecting his deep surgical and clinical expertise in the conditions most commonly affecting his patients’ vision. He holds a perfect 5 out of 5 overall patient experience rating based on 14 verified reviews and has earned five distinguished patient awards including Patients’ Top Choice, Makes Time for Patients, and Listens Attentively. He accepts Cigna, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, and Elevance, and is currently welcoming new patients.

Highlights at a glance:

• Over 20 years of experience in general ophthalmology
• Ophthalmology Residency at University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine
• Above-average treatment volumes in cataract surgery, glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy in Tennessee
• Affiliated with The Eye Surgery Center of Oak Ridge — Best ASC in Ophthalmology
• Perfect 5/5 overall patient experience rating based on 14 verified reviews
• Five patient experience awards including Patients’ Top Choice and Listens Attentively
• Part of a dedicated multi-physician ophthalmology group — Eye Center of Oak Ridge, PC
• Active Tennessee State Medical License through 2026
• Currently accepting new patients

Education & Training

• Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
• Internship: Internal Medicine – Christ Hospital (2006–2007)
• Residency: Ophthalmology – University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine (2007–2010)
• Subspecialty Focus: General Ophthalmology with expertise in cataract surgery, glaucoma, and diabetic eye disease

Medical Conditions Treated

• Cataracts and lens opacification
• Glaucoma (open-angle, narrow-angle, and normal-tension)
• Diabetic retinopathy and diabetic eye disease
• Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
• Dry eye syndrome and ocular surface disease
• Refractive errors (nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism)
• Eyelid disorders (ptosis, blepharitis, chalazion)
• Conjunctivitis and ocular infections
• Retinal disorders and retinal detachment
• Optic nerve disease and neuropathy
• Hypertensive retinopathy
• Ocular hypertension
• Corneal disease and keratoconus
• Amblyopia (lazy eye) and strabismus
• Posterior vitreous detachment (PVD)
• Floaters and flashes of light

Medical Procedures Performed

• Cataract surgery with intraocular lens (IOL) implantation
• Premium IOL implantation (multifocal, toric, extended depth of focus)
• Glaucoma management — medical, laser, and surgical
• Laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) for glaucoma
• Glaucoma drainage procedures and trabeculectomy
• Retinal laser photocoagulation for diabetic retinopathy
• Intravitreal injection therapy (anti-VEGF for AMD and diabetic retinopathy)
• YAG laser capsulotomy (post-cataract surgery)
• Laser peripheral iridotomy for narrow-angle glaucoma
• Comprehensive dilated eye examinations
• Visual field testing and optic nerve evaluation
• Optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging
• Fundus photography and retinal imaging
• Eyelid surgery (chalazion removal, ptosis repair)
• Corneal evaluation and referral coordination
• Refractive evaluation and prescription management

Services Offered

Dr. Speckner provides a comprehensive suite of medical and surgical ophthalmology services at Eye Center of Oak Ridge, combining technical surgical precision with a patient-first approach that his patients consistently recognize as attentive, thorough, and reassuring. His practice addresses the full spectrum of eye health needs — from routine vision care and preventive screenings to advanced surgical intervention for cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetic eye disease.

Cataract Surgery:

With above-average cataract surgical volumes in Tennessee, Dr. Speckner is a highly experienced cataract surgeon offering modern phacoemulsification cataract removal with a full range of intraocular lens options, including premium multifocal and toric lenses for patients seeking reduced dependence on glasses or correction of astigmatism after surgery.

Glaucoma Diagnosis & Management:

Dr. Speckner provides comprehensive glaucoma care including early detection through tonometry, visual field testing, and OCT imaging of the optic nerve, as well as medical management with eye drops, laser procedures including selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT), and surgical intervention for patients requiring more aggressive pressure control.

Diabetic Eye Care:

As a specialist with above-average diabetic retinopathy treatment volumes in Tennessee, Dr. Speckner provides structured diabetic eye screenings and management for patients with diabetes, monitoring for signs of retinal damage, and providing laser and injection therapies to preserve vision and prevent progression of diabetic eye disease.

Comprehensive Eye Examinations:

Dr. Speckner conducts thorough dilated eye exams for patients of all ages, assessing overall eye health, refractive needs, and early signs of conditions such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, and retinal disorders that may not yet produce noticeable symptoms.

Surgical Eye Care at Best ASC:

Through his affiliation with The Eye Surgery Center of Oak Ridge — designated a Best ASC in Ophthalmology — Dr. Speckner performs outpatient eye surgeries in a nationally recognized, high-quality surgical environment, ensuring excellent outcomes and patient safety in a convenient, efficient setting.

Services at a glance:

• Comprehensive dilated eye examinations
• Cataract surgery with standard and premium IOL options
• Glaucoma diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment (medical, laser, surgical)
• Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT)
• Diabetic retinopathy screening, laser treatment, and injection therapy
• Age-related macular degeneration monitoring and management
• Intravitreal injection therapy (anti-VEGF)
• YAG laser capsulotomy
• Laser peripheral iridotomy
• Retinal imaging and OCT evaluation
• Visual field testing and optic nerve assessment
• Dry eye evaluation and treatment
• Eyelid disorder management and surgery
• Refractive evaluation and prescription management
• Conjunctivitis and ocular infection treatment
• Referral coordination for corneal and retinal subspecialty care

Accepted Insurances

• BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee – PPO
• Cigna – PPO
• Elevance (formerly Anthem) – EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO

Please contact the practice directly to confirm your specific plan is accepted before scheduling an appointment.

Practice Locations

Location 1 Address: 90 Vermont Ave, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 Phone: (865) 482-8890

Hospital Affiliations

• The Eye Surgery Center of Oak Ridge — Oak Ridge, TN (Best ASC in Ophthalmology)