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...
Conjunctivitis is a common condition that occurs when either a viral or bacterial infection or an allergic reaction causes redness or inflammation in the conjunctiva — the clear tissue that covers the white part of your eye and the inside of your eyelids....
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...
News Interview with Emily M. Zepeda, MD Virtual classes or isolation causes young people to spend more time in front of a screen, but this can create permanent consequences in the view of Dean McGee Eye Institute....
Ophthalmologist Selected for National Award |Central Oklahoma Children's Directory The American Academy of Ophthalmology recently named Dean McGee Eye Institute ophthalmologist R. Michael Siatkowski, MD, its 2020 recipient of the Bradley R. StraatsmaMD, JD...
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.