General Practitioners

• Pediatric Care
  Since 1986, The Eye Institute has been providing the highest quality of eye care in an ever-changing world of medical innovation. Today, we're known as Northeast Oklahoma’s most comprehensive eye care centers. The Eye Institute is a multi-specialist Ophthalmology practice, offering services ranging from comprehensive eye exams to specialty services including General Ophthalmology, Cornea, Retina, Glaucoma, Pediatrics and Adult Strabismus, Refractive and Oculoplastics and Orbital Surgery.
• Infectious Diseases
  Medical and surgical treatment of corneal ulcers, tumors, pterygia, and other inflammatory and infectious diseases of the cornea and anterior segment of the eye.

Ophthalmologists

• Glaucoma
  Although glaucoma cannot usually be cured, it can be controlled. The Eye Institute’s team of highly trained ophthalmologists, including a glaucoma specialist with advanced training, is successfully treating glaucoma with the latest techniques. Medications in the forms of eye drops and pills, as well as laser treatment and advanced surgical procedures, are proven to be effective treatments against glaucoma.
• Ophthalmology
  A board-certified ophthalmologist is one who has received a certificate from the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO), which is the oldest medical specialty board in the United States. It has been providing certificates to qualified ophthalmologists since 1916. Those certificates are the only ophthalmology certificates recognized by both the American Medical Association (AMA) and the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS).
• Macular Degeneration
  Consultative services for loss of vision from age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular occlusive disease, epimacular membrane, macular hole, retinal detachment, inflammatory eye disease (uveitis) and retinal dystrophies
• Laser Eye Surgery
  LASIK surgery is a procedure that utilizes a laser to reshape the cornea (the windshield to the eye) to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. It is important for patients to understand that no eye surgical procedure is risk-free. Over 30 years of experience however, have indicated a high level of both safety and efficacy associated with both LASIK and PRK.
• Cataracts
  A cataract is a clouding or opacification of the lens of the eye. The lens is located directly behind the pupil and is mandatory for the correct focusing of images onto the retina. As the lens becomes cloudy, vision diminishes and there is often a progressive decrease in one’s ability to see things clearly.
• Cataract Surgery
  As cataracts develop it is often possible to change one’s glasses prescription to reacquire clear vision but eventually if the cataract becomes dense enough, it is not possible to correct by changing the prescription. Cataract surgery may become the only way to re-establish clear vision. Certain diseases such as diabetes are associated with an increased incidence of cataracts.
• Eye Exam

Internists

• Internal Medicine
  Dr. Peters, a native of Tulsa, received his undergraduate degree from The University of Kansas in Lawrence. He received his Medical Degree from The University of Oklahoma’s School of Medicine where he graduated with the merit of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society for academic excellence. Dr. Peters completed his Internal Medicine Internship at The University of Oklahoma’s School of Medicine, followed by a three year residency program in ophthalmology at The Dean McGee Eye Institute. Upon completion of his residency program, Dr. Peters was invited to continue with The Dean McGee Eye Institute as an Associate Clinical Professor. In 2002, Dr. Peters returned home to Tulsa to join The Eye Institute as a comprehensive, general ophthalmologist. Dr. Peters is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. In addition, Dr. Peters is presently an Associate Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at The University of Oklahoma’s School of Medicine, and is involved in teaching medical students and resident physicians.

Neurologists

• Neurology
  Dr. Balyeat attended Duke University as an undergraduate majoring in chemistry and graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. His internship combined rotations in internal medicine, neurology and general surgery. After completion of an ophthalmology residence at OU’s Dean A. McGee Eye Institute, Dr. Balyeat completed a retinal surgical fellowship under the guidance of William S. Hagler, MD and William H. Jarrett, MD at the Atlanta Ophthalmology Consultants, Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Balyeat is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, a member of the American Medical Association (AMA), a fellow of the American Academy … (continued)

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care
• Diabetic Retinopathy
  Intravitreal (intraocular) injections of anti-VEGF agents (Avastin, Beovu, Lucentis and Eylea) and corticosteroid implants (Ozurdex and Iluvien) for AMD and diabetic retinopathy

Surgeons

• General Surgery
  Dr. Briggs was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma and has demonstrated a heart of service by participating in numerous international medical mission trips and domestic free healthcare clinics providing compassionate medical and surgical services to those who cannot afford it.
• Reconstructive Surgery
  Dr. Cox is a Volunteer Editor for the Journal “Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery” and “Orbit”, an Owasso High School Volunteer Tennis Coach, and Vice Chief of Ophthalmology at Hillcrest Hospital. In addition to his volunteerism, he stays immersed in providing personalized care for each of his patients and being an involved father of two.

Plastic Surgeons

• Botox
• Eyelid Surgery
  Cosmetic surgery is a large part of oculoplastic surgery. Nobody understands the eyelids like an oculoplastic surgeon. When considering cosmetic eyelid surgery, it is always important to remember that the function of the eyelids is to protect the eyeballs. The eyelids are an integral segment of the vision system, and cosmetic surgery of the eyelids should never compromise ocular health.
• Plastic Surgery
  Oculoplastic surgeons are experts in eyelid, orbit and lacrimal surgery. An oculoplastic surgeon is a board-certified ophthalmologist who has completed further fellowship training in plastic surgery of the periocular area. This field of medicine is devoted to treating problems of the eyelids, eye socket and lacrimal system.
• Blepharoplasty
  As ophthalmologists, we understand that the eyelids are an integral part of vision. A drooping or heavy upper eyelid can block vision. When the eyelid is affecting vision, an oculoplastic surgeon can help by correcting the anatomic deformity. Blepharoplasty and ptosis repair are two of the most common procedures that are performed.  Surgery on blocked tear ducts, eyelid skin cancers, and orbital trauma and tumors are also very common problems addressed by the oculoplastic surgeon.
• Cosmetic Surgery

Allergists

• Allergies