Dean McGee Eye Institute Becomes Part of OU Health

Clinical Study Identifies Patients at Risk of Diabetic Eye Disease


Clinical Study Identifies Patients at Risk of Diabetic Eye DiseaseOver 450,000 Oklahoma adults suffer from diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association (ADA). Diabetes affects almost every part of the body, including the eye, and those with diabetes live with an increased risk for eye disease.Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness among US adults. The disease increases the risk for diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and glaucoma – all of which can lead to devastating vision loss.Dr…

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Oklahoma Gazette‘s Forty Under 40 Class of 2017

Oklahoma Gazette‘s Forty Under 40 Class of 2017


By Chris Eversole   |   November 17, 2017Oklahoma Gazette‘s Forty Under 40 Class of 2017OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Gazette (OKG) hosted the Forty Under 40 Class of 2017 Awards Reception on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at Vast 2 on the 50th Floor of Devon Tower. The evening provided guests and honorees an opportunity to meet and learn more about each other while taking in some of the best views in the state.High achievement among Oklahoma City’s young innovators, entr…

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Protecting Your Child’s Eye Health

Protecting Your Child’s Eye Health


Protecting Your Child’s Eye HealthYour child’s eyesight is precious. From infancy to their teen years, you want to protect them from harm, and that includes preserving healthy vision. Good vision can help your child focus in school and safely enjoy sports and other hobbies.

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Mahmoud A. Khaimi, MD – Innovator of the Year


Innovator of the Year: Khaimi wins top award for glaucoma surgery advancesBy:  Kaelynn Knoernschild     The Journal Record August 17, 2017 OKLAHOMA CITY – Mahmoud A. Khaimi walked off the stage at The Journal Record’s Innovator of the Year event on Thursday as this year’s overall award winner.Khaimi, an ophthalmologist and clinical associate professor at the Dean McGee Eye Institute, is recognized for developing a minimally invasive glaucoma surgery cal…

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Garett S. Frank, MD – Don’t Get Burned by Dangerous Fake Eclipse Glasses

View the 2017 Eclipse with Dean McGee


 View the 2017 Eclipse with Dean McGeeEveryone is talking about the solar eclipse on August 21, 2017. The Dean McGee Eye Institute wants you to be prepared with the understanding and information you need to safely enjoy this unique event.What is a solar eclipse?A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and Sun. If the Moon fully blocks the Sun it is called a total eclipse.

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