Dean McGee Eye Institute
Optometry • Oklahoma City, OK • Since 1975
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
Dean McGee Eye Institute (DMEI) is a nonprofit, comprehensive eye care provider based in Oklahoma City, OK, founded in 1975. It operates 7 offices across the U.S. state (primarily in Oklahoma City) and offers a broad range of eye services including cataract surgery, eye exams, contact lenses, and lens hygiene. Key details: - Location: Headquarters in Oklahoma City, OK; several offices statewide (e.g., 608 Stanton L Young Blvd; 1200 N. Childrens Ave; 3500 N.W. 56th St.; 1005 Medical Park Blvd.; 3201 W. Gore Blvd.) - Size & finances: About 89 employees; annual revenue roughly $25–$50 million - Status: Active nonprofit - Contact: dmei.org; phone 405-271-6060; email dmei-webmaster@dmei.org - Quick identifiers: Also known as DMEI; SIC 80/801, NAICS 62/621 - Notable: Has a presence in Czechia; LinkedIn: /company/dean-mcgee-eye-institute If you need directions to a specific Oklahoma City location or details on a particular service (e.g., cataract surgery), I can extract that next.
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Photos published by Dean McGee Eye Institute showing the optometry practice in Oklahoma City, OK.
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye: 2.9 out of 5 stars (292 reviews)
- MyVision.org: 3 out of 5 stars (aggregate) (204 reviews)
- Better Business Bureau (BBB): A+ (not accredited) (Not explicitly stated as a count)
Patients praise
- Some doctors praised for being kind, intelligent, and thorough
- Positive surgical outcomes for some patients
- Specific staff members noted for excellent customer service
- Appreciation for the specialized, vision-saving care provided
Common complaints
- Extended waiting times, sometimes reaching several hours
- Dissatisfaction with customer service, including communication and lack of empathy
- Billing and insurance processing issues, such as overcharging or failure to file claims correctly
- Difficulty reaching staff by phone or getting timely follow-ups
"Before I came here I was put off by the reviews of long wait times. It’s true, the waits can be long, but I think people are misunderstanding the structure of the facility. Some of the doctors are on triage and doing emergency eye care in between their regularly scheduled appointments. I’m willing to wait so that other people can get the vision-saving care they need."
- Patient review on Birdeye"More than 2 hour wait after our appointment time for an ER follow up appointment. Very unprofessional on institutions behalf."
- Patient complaint on BBB"This has been the best experience I have ever had with a provider. Dr. Melson and his staff were amazing. They listened to all of my concerns..."
- Testimonial posted on social mediaSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Comprehensive Patient Care from Dean McGee Eye Institute - Jan 5, 2026
- Eye Health & Vision Care - OU Health - Jan 3, 2026
- 608 Stanton L. Young Blvd. - DMEI - Dean McGee Eye Institute - Jun 18, 2026
- OU Health Welcomes Dean McGee Eye Institute - Dec 23, 2025
- OU Health acquiring Dean McGee Eye Institute - Dec 23, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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