Thomas O. Oei, M.D.

Vitreo-retinal Fellowship, Southern Illinois University, Department of Ophthalmology, Springfield, IL (June 1993 - June 1994)
Residency: University of Mississippi, Department of Ophthalmology, Jackson, MS (July 1989 - June 1992)
Internship: University of Mississippi, Department of Internal Medicine, Jackson, MS (July 1988 - June 1989)
Degree: Medical Doctorate, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX (August 1983 - May 1988)
Degree: Baccalaureate in Science (Biology), (Graduating Honors) Summa Cum Laude, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX (August 1979 - May 1983)
Texas Military Institute (High School), San Antonio, TX (May 1979)

The National Dean's List (1982)
Alpha Chi National Honor Society Dean's List, University of Texas at San Antonio (1979 - 1983)

"Effect of YAG Laser Anterior Capsulotomy on the Biochemical Content of Aqueous Humor," Lin T.Y., Oei T.O., Lam K.W., The Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology
"Study of Prostaglandins and Intraocular Pressure in Rabbits after ND," Lin S.J., Hunter D.M., Oei T.O., Lin T. Lam K.W., YAG Laser Anterior Segment Procedures, Ophthalmic Surgery, Vol. 19, p. 112 - 116, February 1988
"Prostaglandins F1 and Thromboxane B2 in Aqueous Humor of Rabbits after YAG Anterior Capsulotomies," Lin S.J., Hunter D.M., Oei T.O., Lam K.W., V1 Annual Alamo City Ophthalmology Residents Conference, San Antonio, TX (April 4-5, 1986)
"Effect of YAG Laser Anterior Capsulotomy on the Biochemistry of Aqueous Humor," Lin T.Y., Oei T.O., Lam K.W., Seventh International Congress of Eye Research, Nagoya, Japan, Post Conference, in Beijing, China (October 6-9, 1986)

	Digital Fluorescein Angiography
	An instrument which visualizes the circulation of retinal blood vessels and check for impaired circulation

	FDT Perimetry
	An instrument which quickly screens for damage due to tumors, strokes, or glaucoma

	HRT (Heidelberg Resonance Tomographer)
	An instrument that allows for the detection of damage due to glaucoma by taking an image of the nerve fiber layer in the retina and analyzing that data acquired

	IOL Master
	An instrument used for measuring axial length (length of the eye), corneal curvature, anterior chamber depth and calculating intraocular lenses

	Pachymetry
	Measures the thickness of the cornea in microns

	Disc Cam (Digital Stereo Photography)
	A camera which allows the capture of digital image of the optic nerve head

	Topography
	Measures the corneal curvature

Diode Laser Photocoagulation
A laser used to treat glaucoma by decreasing the production of fluid in the eye in an attempt to lower the intraocular pressure.

Glaucoma Shunts
Devices implanted during glaucoma surgery which allow the flow of fluid from the interior of the eye to the exterior of the eye under the conjunctival layer where it is reabsorbed by the body. Thereby reducing the intraocular pressure.

Topical Cataract Surgery
Latest method of cataract surgery performed. Patients undergo removal of the cataract about 15 minutes, no patch is required after the surgery, patients are able to see immediately following surgery (although slightly blurry), and the patients are free to return to all normal activities the same day of surgery.

Multifocal IOLs (IntraOcular Lenses)
Lenses implanted during cataract surgery which allow patients to be less dependent on their glasses when reading and looking at objects off in the distance.

Vitrectomy with Membrane Stripping
Removal of Vitreous, blood, and/or membranes from the eye, usually entering through the parsplana with a needle like rotary cutter that has fluid injection and suction capabilities.