West Tennessee Eye is pleased to offer a wide range of vision and medical eye care services, eye care products including eyeglasses, specialty eyewear, frames, and contact lenses. Our staff is happy to help however we can.
From your first contact with us to your appointment and your follow-up, we aim to make your eye care experience great. This is what drives us to provide you with the best care year after year!
Contact us any time to learn more or to schedule your next appointment.
About Our Team
Our team of eye care professionals is experienced and friendly. We’re here to help all patients understand their benefits, schedule appointments, and fulfill their eye doctor’s orders. Our practice can give you guidance in picking out your perfect pair of eyewear, and our friendly office staff is knowledgeable about billing and benefits coverage.
Dr. Chris Cooper, O.D.
Diplomat of the American Board of Optometry Vice Chairperson of the Tennessee Board of Optometry
He completed his academic clinical training at Kirtland Air Force Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He received his doctorate in optometry from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN. He subsequently completed a postdoctoral fellowship in ocular disease in partnership with the Vitreo-Retinal Foundation and Charles Retina Center. Balancing his clinical training, he completed the Wharton School of Business Chief Executive Optometrist program at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Cooper earned board certification by the American Board of Optometry. Currently he is the senior managing partner of West Tennessee Eye.
Dr. Cooper was selected in 2005 to start Johnson & Johnson Vision Care (JJVCI), Inc. doctor-to-doctor liaison program. He managed a team of 18 doctors across the United States for JJVCI. While managing and training this team, he also lectured nationally on practice management, silicone hydrogel technology and the clinical benefits this technology brings to both patient and doctor. He returned full time private practice in 2015.
He holds a 7-year appointment by the Governor of Tennessee to the Health Regulator Board. Cooper is one of 5 optometrists who, working as regulators, oversee the health, welfare and safety of patients by interpretation and enforcement of the laws pertaining to patient care and licensure of doctors. Dr. Cooper drafted the original tele-health regulations for Tennessee optometrists.
Dr. Cooper was honored by the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce as one of ‘Ten Outstanding Young Americans’ for his humanitarian work in developing countries for both eye care and economic development through fair trade. Other notable Tennesseans who received this national award include Al Gore and Elvis Presley.
This North Carolina native creates a balance between professional and personal time with family, friends and travel. His travels take him around the world to scuba dive reefs and wrecks in the Atlantic, to hike the giant Budda in Landau, China and to the Pyramids of Egypt. However, his favorite travels are home to North Carolina to visit with his young nephews and niece.
Dr. Cooper’s area of interest includes, ocular surface disease / dry eye, glaucoma management, diabetic eye disease and speciality contact lenses for patients who have keratoconus and other corneal diseases.
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Subba Gollamudi, M.D.
Subba Gollamudi, M.D., is a native Memphian who earned his medical degree from Yale University Medical School and completed his ophthalmology residency at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Hospital in Maryland. He completed a corneal fellowship at the Bascom Palmer Institute in Miami, and received advanced training in laser, surgical and medical treatment of diseases of the cornea. He did additional research work at the University of Tennessee Medical School at Memphis.
Previously, Dr. Gollamudi was an assistant professor at the University of Tennessee, School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology from 1992 to 1994.
Dr. Gollamudi’s professional memberships include the International Society for Refractive Keratoplasty, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Medical Association, Tennessee Medical Association, Tennessee Academy of Ophthalmology and Memphis and Shelby County Medical Society.
Dr. Gollamudi’s special interests, other than the cornea and its related conditions, include state-of-the-art laser vision correction and refractive surgery, cataract surgery, glaucoma management and laser treatment of diabetic eye diseases.
Dr. Cailey Mokry, OD
Associate Optometrist
Dr. Cailey Mokry is a dedicated and compassionate optometrist who brings a calm, detail-oriented approach to every patient encounter. A graduate of Southern College of Optometry and a licensed Doctor of Optometry, Dr. Mokry combines clinical excellence with a deeply human touch, ensuring each patient receives not only thorough care, but also a warm and welcoming experience.
With clinical training that spans adult and pediatric vision care, ocular disease, vision therapy, and post-operative management, Dr. Mokry has honed a wide-reaching skillset across diverse clinical environments—including surgical co-management, specialty contact lens fitting, and low vision support. Her hands-on experience at practices such as Hughes Eye Group in Jackson, TN, The Eye Center in Memphis, TN and Eyecare East in Germantown, TN has reinforced her commitment to delivering high-quality, personalized eye care backed by evidence-based medicine and clinical science.
What sets Dr. Mokry apart is not just her technical training, but the quiet strength of her personality. Her calm demeanor and steady communication style make her particularly well-suited to working with pediatric and new patients, as well as those navigating complex visual conditions and ocular diseases.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Mokry’s caring nature continues to shine. She is a long-time, devoted member of Bellevue Baptist Church, where her faith and community values shape her compassionate approach to patient care. She also channels her creativity through baking—known by friends and family for her irresistible treats and love for sharing them. And if you’re looking for a smile, just mention Mickey and Minnie Mouse. A lifelong Disney fan, Dr. Mokry brings a touch of joy, nostalgia, and a little pixie dust into her daily life—proof that clinical precision and childlike wonder can go hand-in-hand.
Dr. Shane Talley, OD
Dr. Shane Talley offers a rare blend of clinical precision and patient-centered compassion at West TN Eye. A Memphis native, Dr. Talley holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Christian Brothers University and earned his Doctor of Optometry from Southern College of Optometry in 2023.
From his early days as an optometric technician and later Optometry Assistant Scholar at the Church Health Center, Dr. Talley developed a deep passion for holistic, preventive eye care. These roles allowed him to gain real-world experience in triaging patients, performing pre-tests, and managing diagnostic imaging while supporting underserved populations—a foundation that continues to inform his approach to patient care today.
During his optometric training, Dr. Talley completed rigorous clinical training at institutions including the West Virginia VA Medical Center and EyeCare East, where he gained advanced experience working with adult, pediatric, and geriatric populations. At the Southern College of Optometry, he completed over 3,000 hours of direct patient care, with a focus on comprehensive exams, contact lens fittings, vision therapy, and medical eye conditions.
What sets Dr. Talley apart is his analytical yet warm approach to care. Patients at West TN Eye benefit from his calm demeanor, strong listening skills, and unwavering commitment to doing things right the first time. He is especially gifted at breaking down complex ocular conditions into clear, understandable language—helping patients feel both confident and in control of their health.
Currently, he supports both Dr. Cooper and Dr. Mokry in patient care pending final credentials.
Outside the office, Dr. Talley enjoys family time, online gaming or catching the latest action movies—both outlets that mirror his love for strategy, precision, and a bit of excitement.