Giving the Gift of Vision at Dean McGee Eye Institute


As a mother of three grown boys, Stacy Williams finally had the time to start painting again. Just as she found her rhythm again, Stacy suffered from a terrible eye accident and her perspective on art changed forever.During a late-night drive home from Kansas with her family, Stacy was in the passenger seat reading her e-reader when a car suddenly pulled out into traffic and hit them straight on. When the airbags deployed, the force plunged the corner of her e-reader into her eye.

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Meet Your DMEI Doctor: Andrew T. Melson, MD


Andrew T. Melson, MD is passionate about helping patients understand more about their complex eye conditions—particularly when it comes to neurologic problems that may affect visual function. His knack for teaching and helping others served him well during his residency and neuro-ophthalmology fellowship at the Dean McGee Eye Institute (DMEI).

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Dean McGee Offers Binocular Borrow Program at the OKC ZOO

Dean McGee Offers Binocular Borrow Program at the OKC ZOO


At the Dean McGee Eye Institute (DMEI), we are passionate about helping Oklahomans see well and visually experience the beauty of our world. That is why we are excited to offer the Binocular Borrow Program at the Oklahoma City Zoo for any visitor, free with general admission. This program allows guests to create closer connections to the Zoo’s animals by enhancing their views of them in the exhibits.What Guest are Saying About the ProgramThe Binocular Borrow Program gives Zoo guests the op…

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DMEI | Central Oklahoma Children’s Directory

DMEI | Central Oklahoma Children’s Directory


  DMEI | Central Oklahoma Children's Directory   See our summer promo on page 2 and our Readers' Choice honor on page 8.* Note - The McGee Eye Surgery Center (MESC) won their category as well. The MESC has been named a winner for two straight years! Click here  ...

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Your Child’s First Visit to the Eye Doctor: What to Expect

Your Child’s First Visit to the Eye Doctor: What to Expect


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….

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Becky Moore | Business People

Becky Moore | Business People


Becky Moore has joined Dean McGee Eye Institute as a physician’s assistant. Her main focus is supporting oculofacial plastic surgeons. Moore earned her undergraduate degree cum laude from the University of Mississippi and her master’s degree in physician assistant...

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