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The UT Southwestern team is nationally recognized for our breakthroughs in eye care enhancements, including LASIK.
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UT Southwestern Medical Center is home to one of the premier centers in the world for the study of ophthalmology and treatment of patients. The Department of Ophthalmology’s faculty of clinicians and scientists employ pioneering research to deliver expert medical and surgical care to patients.
The Department of Ophthalmology has a longstanding history of success in this field; ophthalmologist Dr. Edward Cary was one of the founding fathers of Southwestern Medical College. Today we treat more than 50,000 patients per year at our outpatient clinical practices. Our physicians are recognized internationally for their contributions to the field of ophthalmology.
UT Southwestern’s eye specialists are dedicated to improving treatment of eye disease and preventing blindness. They also serve patients whose vision is threatened by other diseases that affect the eyes or who have eye injuries.
UT Southwestern is considered a leader in the field of ophthalmology because: