The Three Main Types of Conjunctivitis Conjunctivitis, more commonly known as pink eye, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva. This thin, transparent tissue lines the inside of the eyelid and covers the white part of the eye. Pink eye is a common condition that can...
Strabismus, commonly referred to as crossed eyes, is a condition where the eyes do not align properly, often affecting children from a young age. This misalignment can lead to significant challenges in vision development and also may affect learning and school...
Get Children's Eye Care in Oklahoma City, OK The responsibility of raising children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) is filled with both unique challenges and profound rewards. Special needs children, particularly those with IDD, often struggle...
The Knights Templar Eye Foundation (KTEF) has awarded the Dean McGee Eye Institute (DMEI) a $2 million grant to establish an endowment for pediatric vision research. This amount is being matched with $2 million from the DMEI Foundation to create a $4 million...
News Release Dean McGee Eye Institute, Together with OU Health, Offering New Gene Therapy Treatment for an Inherited Retinal Disease The Dean McGee Eye Institute (DMEI) has been named one of the newest sites for administering Spark Therapeutics’ LUXTURNA® (voretigne...
Screening for refractive errors, eye diseases, and vision loss is crucial for maintaining eye health — regardless of how old you are. This makes eye exams a critical part of maintaining overall health, especially for children, whose eyes change more frequently than...
Amblyopia, also known as “lazy eye,” is a common eye condition among children and even some adults. With this condition being so common, our patients typically have questions regarding lazy eye, especially in young children, so we have gathered some of your frequently...
The American Academy of Ophthalmology recently named Dean McGee Eye Institute ophthalmologist R. Michael Siatkowski, MD, its 2020 recipient of the Bradley R. Straatsma, MD, JD Award for Excellence in Resident Education. The award, established by the American Academy...
Ophthalmologist Selected for National Award |Journal Record & OUHSC The American Academy of Ophthalmology recently named Dean McGee Eye Institute ophthalmologist R. Michael Siatkowski, M.D., its 2020 recipient of the Bradley R. Straatsma M.D., J.D. Award...
Children with poor vision can have a hard time learning while struggling to see to read and write.In honor of Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, we’re discussing the importance of vision screenings and starting regular eye exams for your child, so you can make informed choices about your child’s eye health.Vision ScreeningsVision screenings are different from comprehensive eye exams. They are limited in scope and are meant to assess for indications that a more detailed evaluation is needed….
Meet Your DMEI Doctor: Maria E. Lim, MDAt the Dean McGee Eye Institute (DMEI), we’re proud of our talented faculty and staff. From our reception desk to our exam rooms, we strive to make patients feel comfortable and provide a quality care experience.
McKinley’s Lifesaving Journey with Dean McGee Eye InstituteWhen their daughter McKinley began showing signs of a dangerous eye condition, John and Kourtney Norton were sick with concern. Unsure of their next steps, they were referred to the Dean McGee Eye Institute (DMEI) for the care that saved McKinley’s life.Symptoms of a Serious Eye ProblemAt 18 months old, McKinley’s eye was beginning to show symptoms that something was wrong. At first, Kourtney thought McKinley had a &ldq…