About Us
Look no further—experienced experts you can trust
Ocean Ophthalmology is a private multi-specialty practice offering you the opportunity to be cared for by fellowship-trained physicians from top US institutions. Our care team members are committed to our five shared values of respect, service, compassion, integrity and excellence and to our mission to deliver optimal outcomes for our patients.

Elevate your eye care with our team’s offerings:
PREMIUM CATARACT SURGERY: RESULTS YOU CAN SEE
The cataract surgeons at Ocean Ophthalmology have expertise in the full range of premium lenses designed to reduce your dependency on glasses at the time of cataract surgery.
STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY: TOOLS TO ENSURE SATISFACTION
Using the latest advances in diagnostics and laser technology, we provide each patient with the best solutions that modern science can offer.
DEDICATION TO TEACHING: LEADING THE NEXT GENERATION
Our physicians are committed to teaching residents the art of medical diagnosis and the skill of modern subspeciality surgery as assistant clinical professors at top universities in New York and Florida.
About SEES Group
Ocean Ophthalmology is part of the SEES Group network of practices. The SEES Group owns and operates ophthalmology practices and single specialty ambulatory surgical centers across the Southeastern United States and US Territories. We are committed to providing patients in the communities we serve with the quality care they need and deserve.

Our SEES Leadership Team
The SEES Group leadership team is comprised of experienced business executives and operations experts who lead with integrity and expertise, putting our mission and vision into action every day.

Mike Labedz
CEO

Paul Batson, O.D.
VP of Regional Operations

Leanne Benson
Director of Compliance

John R. Bierly, M.D.
Chief Medical Officer,
Co-Founder of SEES

Danny Bundren
Chief Development Officer, VP of Ambulatory Surgery Centers

Scott Burleyson
Chief Financial Officer

Daryl Mann, O.D.
VP of Physician Relations,
Co-Founder of SEES

Kalina Patel
Regional Director, East TN

Amy Simmons
Regional Director, Middle TN

T.J. Crosby
Director of Human Resources

Emily Sanders
Director of Continuing Education

Sean Sykes
Director of Information Technology
SEES Shared Values
Our core values form the foundation on which we perform work and conduct ourselves every day.
Integrity
We hold ourselves to
the highest ethical
principles and
professional standards.
Respect
We respect,
celebrate, and honor
the uniqueness of
each individual.
Service
We endeavor to serve
our patients, our
communities, and each
other everyday.
Compassion
We practice empathy
and strive to understand
the physical, intellectual,
and emotional needs
of others.
Excellence
We believe that
excellence is an iterative
process and seek
continual improvement in
everything we do.