Preston Blomquist, MD

Associate Professor
Ophthalmology

Contact Information

UT Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Boulevard
Dallas, Texas 75390

preston.blomquist@utsouthwestern.edu

To make an appointment, call 214-645-8300.

Education

ResidencyBaylor College of Medicine, Ophthalmology (1990)
ResidencyBaylor College of Medicine, Ophthalmology (1989)
InternshipSt. Joseph's Hospital, Transitional Year (1987)
Medical SchoolUT Southwestern Medical Center (1986)

Research Interests

Cataract Surgery
Ocular Trauma
Ophthalmologic Education and Training

Publications

Progressive outer retinal necrosis complicated by combined central retinal vein and central retinal artery occlusions

Tran PT, Crow RW, Blomquist PH, He Y , Retinal Cases & Brief Reports , Summer 2007; (1):138-140

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus.

Witherspoon SR, Blomquist PH , Ophthalmology , July 2007; (114):1240-1421

Computed tomography in the diagnosis of occult open-globe injuries

Arey ML, Mootha VV, Whittemore AR, Chason DP, Blomquist PH , Ophthalmology , August 2007; (114):1448-1452

Association between ocular injuries and internal orbital fractures

He D, Blomquist PH, Edward E III , J Oral Maxillofac Surg , 2007; (65):713-720

Microbial keratitis pathogens and antibiotic susceptibilities: a 5-year review of cases at an urban county hospital in North Texas

Pachigolla G, Blomquist P, Cavanagh HD , Eye & Contact Lens , 2007; (33):45-49

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections of the eye and orbit

Blomquist PH , Trans Am Ophthalmol Soc , 2006; (104):322-345

Ocular and facial injuries associated with the use of immersion heaters in an inmate population

Younger, JR, Fedyk AR, McHenry JG, Blomquist PH , AmJ Ophthalmol , 2005; (141):1147-1148

Decrease in complications during cataract surgery with use of a silicone-tipped irrigation/aspiration instrument

Blomquist PH, Pluenneke AC , J Cataract Refract Surg , 2005; (31):1194-1197

Spectrum of ocular trauma at an urban county hospital

Scheufele TA, Blomquist PH , Tex Med , 2004; (100(12)):60-63

Visual outcomes after vitreous loss during surgery performed by residents

Blomquist PH, Rugwani RM , J Cataract Refract Surg , 2002; (28):847-852

Honors/Awards

Super Doctor (since 2007)

Texas Monthly Magazine (2011)

UT Southwestern Academy of Teachers

(2007)

American Ophthalmological Society

(2006)

Ho Din Award

Southwestern Medical Foundation (1986)

Alpha Omega Alpha

National Medical Honor Society (1985)

Professional Associations/Affiliations

American Academy of Ophthalmology

American Medical Association

American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology

Past President, Dallas Academy of Ophthalmology