Eye Believe 2022: D2T2 ”Healing with your story”

In this session, fellow ocular melanoma patient Dr. Terry Watson teaches how to use the telling of your story to aid in the healing journey after a traumatic diagnosis.  Dr. Terry Watson is a graduate of the University of Louisville School of Dentistry and the owner of Midtown Smiles here in Nashville, Tennessee.  He received specialized training in cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, orthodontics, and facial pain therapy.  He serves on the faculty for the Tennessee College of Applied Technology’s Dental Assisting Program and has regularly received the Best Dentist Award.  Dr. Watson has a passion for improving his patients lives through cosmetic dentistry and enjoys building real relationships with his patients.  Diagnosed with choroidal melanoma in his right eye in 2017, Dr. Watson found himself on the other side of the doctor-patient encounter.  Upon beginning his treatment, Dr. Watson found help in journaling his journey.  He finds purpose in giving back to the community and is an active member of Kiwanis International and a 26-year member of the AWANA Clubs of America.  He cherishes time with his wife and two daughters and in his free time is likely to be found outdoors hunting or fishing. Dr. Watson is driven to not let his diagnosis slow him down and hopes that sharing his story will help current and future patients with ocular melanoma.