Dawn C. Buckingham, M.D.

Dr. Buckingham, an Austin native and an Oculoplastic Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgeon, specializes in medical and surgical conditions of the lacrimal gland (tearing and dry eyes), nasolacrimal duct, conjunctiva, eyelids, rhytids (skin wrinkles) and orbit (bones around the eyes). Within her practice, she evaluates and treats patients of all ages. Additionally, Dr. Buckingham accepts general ophthalmology patients and performs cataract surgery.

Dr. Buckingham is actively committed to the betterment of her community through involvement with numerous professional organizations, volunteer work with the Junior League, and participation in historical preservation organizations.

Specialized services offered by Dr. Buckingham include evaluation and management of:

• Ptosis (upper eyelid drooping) for both children and adults
• Dermatochalasis (Functional and cosmetic correction of extra eyelid skin, and fat
• Entropion (Eyelid turning in)
• Ectropion (Eyelid turning out)
• Eyelid Skin Cancers
• Blepharospasm (Involuntary eyelid blinking)
• Thyroid Related Eye Disease
• The Wet Eye (Excessive tearing)
• Blind Painful Eyes (When the eye needs to be removed)
• Rhytids (Wrinkles requiring cosmetic BOTOX ® treatment)
• Cataracts

Educational Background

• High School: Westlake High School
• Undergraduate Degree: The University of Texas; Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology; Magna cum Laude
• Medical School: The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston - Alpha Omega Alpha
• Residency in Ophthalmology: The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
• Fellowship in Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Albany Medical Center, Albany, New York

Memberships, Societies and Recognitions

• American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Texas Ophthalmological Association
• Travis County Medical Society
• Texas Medical Association
• American Medical Association