![Dr. Dawn Buckingham, MD, Ophthalmologist](/doctor_images/f/fd/2757340.jpg?v=b07a)
Dr. Dawn Buckingham, MD
Ophthalmologist
5011 Burnet Rd Austin TX, 78756About
Dr. Dawn Buckingham is an ophthalmologist practicing in Austin, TX. Dr. Buckingham specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Buckingham can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Buckingham can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Univ of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx 1997
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Dr. Dawn Buckingham, MD's Practice location
Austin, TX 78756Get Direction
Dr. Dawn Buckingham, MD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Buckingham
Media Releases
Get to know Ophthalmologist Dr. Dawn Buckingham, who serves patients in Texas.
Dr. Buckingham is an accomplished ophthalmologist specializing in oculoplastic reconstructive and cosmetic surgery at Eye Physicians of Austin located in North Central, Austin, Texas. She is an expert in the reconstruction and correction of eyelids, eyebrows, and tear ducts.
Eye Physicians of Austin has been providing the highest quality of advanced eye care for adult and pediatric patients since 1963. The practice’s team of highly-trained physicians offer the latest medical and cosmetic eye surgeries and non-invasive treatments, utilizing the most sophisticated, cutting-edge technologies available today. They embrace a proactive approach to eye care, seeking to prevent conditions and diseases that can destroy healthy vision. They are also among the most renowned specialists in the Austin area and have performed countless successful surgeries including LASIK, cataract surgery, cornea transplant surgery, as well as cosmetic blepharoplasty procedures.
In practice with a tireless work ethic, Dr. Buckingham offers dry eye treatment, Botox®, urgent care, and glaucoma treatment. She also provides general ophthalmology services to patients of all ages.
Passionate about her profession, the doctor is board-certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology, an independent, non-profit organization responsible for certifying ophthalmologists in the United States of America. She is also a member of many medical associations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Texas Medical Association.
In regards to her educational background, Dr. Buckingham earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston – School of Medicine in 1997, where she also completed her residency in ophthalmology. She then went on to complete her fellowship in oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery at Albany Medical Center in New York.
To this day, she continues to hone her skills by learning new techniques and exploring new technology as it is made available. Currently, she is serving the citizens of Texas as the Texas State Senator for District 24.
Since her election, she has focused her attention on improving public education, keeping taxes low, strengthening border security, and defending life. Her commitment to service and recognition for her work has allowed her to hold leadership positions in local, state, and national organizations.
Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery, which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists are experts in the diseases, functions, and anatomy of the eye. They may provide routine care such as vision testing, as well as prescribe and fit eyeglasses or contact lenses. However, ophthalmologists are also surgeons. They repair traumatic injuries to the eye and perform cataract, glaucoma, and corneal surgery.
In her personal life, Dr. Buckingham is an avid hunter and outdoorswoman. She is married to Ed Buckingham, a practicing physician. They have two children.
Recommended Articles
- Everything You Need to Know About Lasik Eye Surgery
Nearsightedness or myopia, farsightedness or hyperopia and astigmatism or blurred vision are collectively referred as refractive disorders which commonly affect the eyes. They occur as a consequence of disease, injury or progressive aging. The weakening of the eye lens and lengthening or shortening...
- Vision Problems in Children
A child’s eyesight develops over time, starting with the ability to see objects 8 to 10 inches from their face. The child's eyesight improves gradually between the ages of 12-weeks-old to 16-weeks-old, to which they are able to see objects from farther away. Vision problems in children arise...
- What Is Tay-Sachs Disease?
IntroductionTay-Sachs disease is a genetic disorder that affects the brain's nerve cells. Individuals who have this disorder lacks a type of protein that is needed to break down fatty substances in the brain. Without this protein, fatty substances accumulate in the brain to toxic levels, which...
- What are the Risks to Lasik Eye Surgery?
Lasik eye surgery is a surgical procedure which corrects deteriorating vision by reshaping the surface of the eye, more precisely the corneal layer in such a manner that light enters the eye at the angle appropriate for correct vision. Nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia) and...
- Diagnosing Cataracts: What You Need To Know
What are cataracts?When the lens located inside the human eye gets cloudy, it is called a cataract. A cataract in Latin means waterfall, thus describing what your vision with cataract is like; seeing through a waterfall. A cataract occurs as a result of the inability of the lens to allow sufficient...
Nearby Providers
- Thomas T. Henderson M.D.3410 Far West Boulevard Austin Texas 78731
- Dr. Joseph Meyer M.D.1880 ROUND ROCK AVE ROUND ROCK TX 78681
- Dr. Jose Martinez MD801 W 38th St Austin TX 78705
- Dr. Natalie Stanciu M.D.5656 Bee Caves Rd West Lake Hills TX 78746
- Dr. Elizabeth Roberts Vreeland M.D.302 University Blvd Round Rock TX 78665
- Dr. Russell A Hayhurst M.D.901 W 38th St Austin TX 78705
Nearest Hospitals
SETON MEDICAL CENTER AUSTINl
1201 W 38TH ST AUSTIN TX 78705NORTHWEST HILLS SURGICAL HOSPITALl
6818 AUSTIN CTR BLVD SUITE 100 AUSTIN TX 78731