Ophthalmology Surgery Center of Dallas

03/06/2020

Dr. Judith Kirby Grateful to Help Texans See Their Best

https://youtu.be/xVnyhREm428

Meet ophthalmologist, Judith Kirby, MD. She’s one of more than 5,000 ophthalmologists nationwide who volunteer through the American Academy of Ophthalmology’...

05/14/2019

OSCD Director of Nursing Melody Hargrove lost her marbles! Fortunately, our team found them and all is well.

05/11/2019

Wrapping up Nurse's Week at OSCD, and we just want to say another THANK YOU to our amazing team of Nurses. You truly are the heartbeat of OSCD.

05/10/2019

We love our nurses! Every day this week, we celebrated the hard work our teammates in Pre-Op, OR and PACU do. Tuesday was Kona Ice Day!

05/06/2019

We've got spirit👏, yes we do! 👏
Meet our awe👏some Spirit Crew!👏

Okay, this group may not have pom-poms, but the work our Spirit Committee does to celebrate OSCD's people, milestones, community outreach and charitable contributions makes us all feel special. If you see Ashlyn, Jess, Marissa, Katie, Brittney or Blake today, give them a high-five!

04/29/2019

Steven Reinecke, MD – Retina Specialists

OSCD is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Steven Reinecke of Retina Specialists.

https://retinaspecialists.com/staff/steven-reinecke-md/

After receiving top-notch training on both coasts of the country, Dr. Steven Reinecke has returned home to Texas to join Retina Specialists. Dr. Reinecke grew up in Keller and went to college at The University of Texas at Austin. He earned his M.D. with Alpha Omega Alpha honors from The University o...

04/26/2019

Congratulations to Marissa Coles, OSCD Q1 Employee of the Quarter!

Marissa has been a nurse for 10 years. She started working PRN at the OSCD in 2011. In April 2012, she became a full-time employee.

"I love being a recovery nurse. My favorite part of the job is managing the airway. I get a lot of satisfaction caring for patients one on one. Having eye surgery can be an emotional experience. I enjoy caring for patients and families during this vulnerable time. Thank you for letting me represent the PACU and OSCD!"

Thank you for being such an amazing member of our team, Marissa.

04/22/2019

Happy Earth Day! At OSCD, we are finding ways to contribute positively to caring for this beautiful blue planet, starting with our lunch. 🌎

04/15/2019

Meet Holly Herron, our new Pre-Op/PACU Manager!

Holly has 10 years of combined experience in a variety of medical settings ranging from home health care, urgent care, primary care, ICU/MED SURG and surgical settings.
She has certification in BLS, ACLS and PALS.

Holly has been with OSCD as a Pre-op/PACU nurse since 2012. She can work autonomously and enjoys collaborating with a team to provide the best patient care possible. Holly hopes to continue growing her knowledge base as a nurse.

We are proud to have her in this new leadership position!

04/10/2019

Last weekend, OSCD participated in the annual American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses (ASORN). Our own Teresa Cook and Denise Del Rio lectured. We are so proud of our team!

04/01/2019

Home

April is National Donate Life Month. OSCD is honored to be a part of this life-changing journey. Every year, OSCD's team of professionals restores vision to hundreds of patients by replacing their damaged corneas with donated tissue.

You can help give the gift of sight. Consider becoming a registered organ donor, volunteering or financially contributing to DONATE LIFE TEXAS.

You have the power to Donate Life. By joining the Donate Life Texas organ, eye and tissue donor registry, you give hope to thousands of people awaiting the transplant they need to survive.

03/25/2019

Meet Christina A. Auguste, our new SPD Coordinator!

Christina has been in healthcare for over 10 years. Her experience spans several multidisciplinary areas of the healthcare field including direct patient care, EMT, administrative and certified Sterile Processing Technician. She used her level of expertise to travel from East to West Coast and now to Texas to gaining two more certifications as a Certified Instrument Specialist and Certified Endoscopy Reprocessor.

Christina is on her way to complete her quadruple crown and hopes to receive her Certified Healthcare Leadership certification in 2019. Her goal is to help spread the importance of Sterile Processing for patient safety through education in her current role as SPD Coordinator.

We appreciate Christina's hard work and expertise as an important part of .

03/23/2019

OSCD celebrates our hard working team by treating them to lunch any time we have more than 100 cases in one day. Thursday was a 105 case day. Go !

03/16/2019

OSCD recently collected medical supplies to donate to Dallas Animal Services and Adoption Center and East Lake Veterinary Hospital. In less than two weeks, we were able to collect more than 1600 unused items - from bulb syringes to towels to surgical drapes - to help our amazing friends at DAS and East Lake take care of their furry patients!

03/14/2019

Smoking linked to increased risk of eye disease - Ophthalmology Surgery Center of Dallas

Ci******es are often associated with lung cancer and heart disease. Did you know smoking can also cause blindness?

Ci******es are often associated with lung cancer and heart disease. Did you know smoking also causes blindness? Studies show that smoking may lead to age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and Dry Eye Syndrome. Many of these smoking-related eye disorders can resu...

03/11/2019

OSCD contributes to fight against Fuchs’ Dystrophy - Ophthalmology Surgery Center of Dallas

Dr Vinod Mootha of UT Southwestern Medical Center and Dr Walter Beebe of Cornea Associates of Texas recently brought our team up to speed on the newest developments in the fight against Fuchs' Dystrophy, a corneal disorder that causes blurry vision.

OSCD provides tissues and blood samples to Dr. Mootha and his research team that are used in the study of Fuchs' Dystrophy.

We are grateful for Dr. Beebe and Dr. Mootha’s work with OSCD and for the opportunity to contribute to research that may someday bring an end to Fuchs’ Dystrophy.

Recent in-service training workshops presented by Dr. Vinod Mootha of UT Southwestern Medical Center and Dr. Walter Beebe of Cornea Associates of Texas provided the OSCD team with information regarding Fuchs' Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy, a corneal disorder that causes blurry vision.

03/08/2019

OSCD is the premier eye surgery center in DFW. Every month, our surgical partners and staff help improve the lives of thousands of patients with impaired vision.

Saving your vision starts with prevention and early detection. Contact your eye care professional to set up regular exams. Your sight is precious.

https://www.aoa.org/patients-and-public/caring-for-your-vision/low-vision/what-causes-low-vision

03/04/2019

Improving your eyesight is important—about 11 million Americans over age 12 need vision correction—but it’s just one of the reasons to get your eyes examined. Regular eye exams are also an important part of finding eye diseases early and preserving your vision.

https://www.cdc.gov/features/healthyvision/index.html

02/28/2019

OSCD names Blake Peart as new CEO - Ophthalmology Surgery Center of Dallas

OSCD is proud to announce the hiring of Blake Peart as Chief Executive Officer.

Blake has 18 years in senior management experience in healthcare. Most recently as CEO of Kindred Healthcare, he was recognized for “Best Hospital” for Employee Retention and Employee Satisfaction in 2018 from the Organization of LTACH Hospitals. Under his leadership Kindred Healthcare was awarded the 5K Hospital Quality Award for 2017 and 2018.

In addition to the quality accolades received at Kindred Healthcare, Blake increased physician recruitment by 27% over an 18 month period and increased the total number of procedures performed at the facility by approximately 32%.

“As a new member of our team, Blake brings a wealth of knowledge from his experiences in hospital administration, business development, academic administration and as a respiratory therapist,” said Tim Szott, Vice President of Operations for Surgical Care Affiliates. “Blake is a valuable addition to our leadership team and I look forward to his future successes with OSCD."

After an extensive search, OSCD has named John “Blake” Peart, formerly of Kindred Healthcare in Mansfield, Texas, as its new Chief Executive Officer. In January, Blake accepted the position left vacant by Andrew “Andy” Summers, who died unexpectedly in May. The months-long interview process ...

02/26/2019

Recent in-service training workshops presented by Dr. Vinod Mootha of UT Southwestern Medical Center and Dr. Walter Beebe of Cornea Associates of Texas provided our team with information on Fuchs' Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy and highlighted the importance of the work we do together. We are grateful for their work with OSCD and for the opportunity to contribute to research that may someday bring an end to Fuchs' Dystrophy.

02/12/2019

Macular Degeneration Treatments - AMDF

February is Low Vision/AMD Awareness Month. Breakthroughs in the treatment of Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) give us hope that someday this disease will be cured. Current treatments include nutritional therapy, laser photocoagulation, anti-VEGF therapy, and intravetreal injections.

Early detection can slow the progression of AMD, so schedule an eye exam with your eye doctor to protect your sight. Learn more from AMDF - American Macular Degeneration Foundation.

02/04/2019

February is Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Low Vision Awareness Month. If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with low vision, talk with your eye care professional about vision rehabilitation. It is important to remember there is hope and help.

Download your copy of “Living With Low Vision” to learn more:https://nei.nih.gov/sites/default/files/health-pdfs/LivingWithLowVisionBooklet.pdf

01/29/2019

Cure Glaucoma: Attacking the Sneak Thief of Blindness

The dedicated physicians at Glaucoma Associates of Texas have seen firsthand the irreversible effects of glaucoma on the lives of their patients. In 2014, they launched a charitable foundation, Cure Glaucoma, to combat this devastating disease. Learn how you can support their mission to change lives and save sight in this video.

Attacking the sneak thief of blindness takes a concerted effort. Cure Glaucoma is the goal of this new initiative established by Glaucoma Associates of Texas...

01/28/2019

Preparing for Eye Surgery - Ophthalmology Surgery Center of Dallas

Preparing for eye surgery at OSCD? Our guides can help you get ready and understand what to expect before, during and after your procedure. Here are a few things to take care of before your visit.

Preparing for eye surgery at Ophthalmology Surgery Center of Dallas? Here are a few things to take care of before your visit to OSCD.

01/23/2019

Honoring the Life and Legacy of Texas Retina Associates Co-founder William B. Snyder, MD – Texas Retina Associates

OSCD honors the memory of William B. Snyder, MD, co-founder of Texas Retina Associates, who passed away on Friday at the age of 87. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Dr. Snyder's loved ones and our physician partners and colleagues at TRA.

One of the three founders of Texas Retina Associates, William B. Snyder, MD, passed away on January 18, 2019, at the age of 87.

01/22/2019

Why U2's Bono Wears Sunglasses - The Graham Norton Show on BBCAmerica

In this 2014 interview with Graham Norton, U2 frontman Bono explains the real reason behind his signature eyewear.

U2's Bono opens up to Graham Norton about the reason he wears sunglasses. Graham approaches U2 with their early embarrassing publicity shots and Robert Downe...

01/20/2019

New Treatments for Aging Eyes: Cataracts, Glaucoma, More

Advances in research and technology are changing the way eye doctors treat every major age-related problem. AARP highlights some recent innovations you can set your sights on.

Learn how advances such as replacement lenses and gene therapy offer hope for those losing vision from eye conditions such as cataracts and glaucoma.

01/19/2019

What Are the Symptoms of Glaucoma?

From American Academy of Ophthalmology: Most people with open-angle glaucoma do not notice any change in their vision until the damage is quite severe. This is why glaucoma is called the “silent thief of sight.” Having regular eye exams can help your ophthalmologist find this disease before you lose vision.

Glaucoma symptoms of increased eye pressure are often not obvious until later stages, when significant blind spots in vision begin to develop. Closed angle, narrow angle or angle closure symptoms incl

01/19/2019

If you're staying overnight for your procedure at OSCD, consider staying at Home2 Suites by Hilton (North Park), located less than a mile from our facility. Discounted rates are available to our patients. Click the link below for more information or to book your stay.
https://oscdallas.com/about-us/staying-overnight/

01/08/2019

01/07/2019

Facts About Glaucoma | National Eye Institute

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Prevention and early detection are the keys to saving your sight from this silent thief. Here are some facts about this pervasive, irreversible eye disease.

Several large studies have shown that eye pressure is a major risk factor for optic nerve damage. In the front of the eye is a space called the anterior chamber. A clear fluid flows continuously in and out of the chamber and nourishes nearby tissues. The fluid leaves the chamber at the open angle wh...

01/02/2019

01/02/2019

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. All month, OSCD will be sharing information to help you understand and recognize the signs of this group of eye diseases.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness. There are no symptoms and once vision is lost, it's permanent. Help us speed the cure, spread the word and prevent blindness by sharing this information with your loved ones.

National Glaucoma Awareness Month is an important time to spread the word about this sight-stealing disease that affects more than 3 million people in the United States and 60 million worldwide.