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What Eye Services Does Dean McGee Eye Institute Offer?As the leading eye health institute in the region, Dean McGee Eye Institute (DMEI) prides itself on offering premier services to patients. From LASIK to dry eye, we offer a spectrum of special services and treatments through our main Oklahoma Health Center location, satellite offices, Stephenson Refractive Surgery Center (SRSC), and McGee Eye Surgery Center (MESC).The range of services DMEI offers enhances the quality of care for patient…
For Immediate Release January 18, 2017 Media Contact: Melody Marcum(405) 271-6005 ormelody-marcum@dmei.org DEAN MCGEE PHYSICIAN ASSUMES NEW NATIONAL LEADERSHIP ROLE Cynthia A. Bradford, M.D., Begins Term as 2017 President of the American Academy of Ophthalmology A...
Glaucoma awareness sadly lacking Glaucoma awareness sadly lackingBY SHEILA ROBINSONSTAFF WRITER SROBINSON@SWOKNEWS.COMThe Lawton Constitution Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control, and a special emphasis is being placed on screening and treatment during January, which is National Glaucoma A…
Make the Season Bright: Donate and Provide Life-Changing Eye Care with the Dean McGee Eye InstituteThe holiday season is full of fantastic sights – sparkling snowfalls, glittering lights, and gleaming holiday displays. Unfortunately for some, these sights won’t be quite as bright because of vision-related health problems.For thousands of men, women, and children in our region, impaired or low-vision is a serious health problem affecting all aspects of life. Poor vision makes simple t…
The following 50 ophthalmologists are leaders in their field, offering their hospitals, health systems and professional societies expertise both clinically and technologically.Note: The following leaders were collected through peer nominations and editorial research. There are no fees involved and no one can pay to be included on this list. They are presented in alphabetical order.
Cataract Services to Treat the Leading Cause of Vision LossImagine being in a smoky room or an area of dense fog — the scene in front of you is clouded and it’s hard to see people or shapes in clear definition. For those with great eyesight this would be a temporary situation, but for those suffering from cataracts clouded vision like this is how they see the world.About 20.5 million Americans age 40 and older have a cataract in one or both eyes, according to the Centers for Disease …
Annual Seminar on Macular Degeneration, Low Vision, and GlaucomaGlaucoma, low vision, and macular degeneration are eye problems that affect more than 24 million Americans annually. Because of this, the Dean McGee Eye Institute is hosting the 14th Annual Macular Degeneration, Low Vision, and Glaucoma seminar on Monday, October 31.We’ll highlight commonalities of each eye disease and what participants can expect from the free seminar.The eye diseasesMacular degenerationMacular degeneration, common…
World Sight Day, Celebrating the Importance of VisionThere are many things in life we take for granted — a place to sleep at night, food on the table, and good health, just to name a few. We usually think of health as maintaining a proper weight, keeping our blood pressure and cholesterol levels normal, or receiving vaccinations, but another key component to good health is our eyesight. For many of us, visiting an optometrist or ophthalmologist is part of our regular health routines, but f…
Healthy Aging, the Eyes Have ItOur eyes play a vital role that can often be taken for granted. It’s hard to imagine not being able to see your grandchildren, your spouse, or a gorgeous Oklahoma sunset when those are our everyday visual experiences. We all know it’s important to take care of our joints, heart, and mind as we age, but one part of the body we often overlook is our eyes.The American Academy of Ophthalmology recognizes September as Healthy Aging Month to promote the signs…