DARIN S. SMITH, MD

DARIN S. SMITH, MD

Dr. Smith received his board certification and licensure from the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

SPECIALTIES

  • Cataract Surgery
  • Laser Vision Correction (LASIK)
  • Advanced Technology Lens Implants
  • Diabetic Eye Exams
  • Dry Eye Treatments
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MEDICAL SCHOOL

Duke University, Durham, NC - 1990-1994

RESIDENCY

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas, TX

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Dr. Darin S. Smith, M.D. attended Indiana University in Bloomington, IN, where he earned a B.A. double major in Biology and Chemistry(1986-1990) and ranked 7th out of 1538 graduates. Following his undergraduate degree, he moved to Durham, NC, to attend Duke University where he received his M.D. (1990-1994). He completed his internship at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke VA (1994-1995) and his residency in Dallas, TX at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center – Parkland Memorial Hospital.

CERTIFICATIONS, ADVANCED TRAINING & ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Excimer (VISX, 1997)
  • CustomVue Certification(VISX, 2003)
  • Fourier Wavefront (VISX, 2004)
  • Hyperopia and Hyperopic Astigmatism(VISX, 2004)
  • CustomVue Mixed Astigmatism (VISX, 2005)
  • CustomVue Iris Registration (VISX, 2006)
  • lntralase (lntralase, 2007, 2009, 2014)
  • Visian ICL/Staar Surgical Certification (2007)
  • iDesign (2018)
  • Optiwave Refractive Analysis (ORA) (2018)
  • Hydrous-Microstent (2020)

MANUSCRIPTS

  • Smith DS; Saloupis P; Davis J; Hatchell D; “The effect of lntravitreal Platelet Activating Factor (PAF) on Retinal Microvasculature.” Experimental Eye Research 59: 425-432, 1994

PRESENTATIONS

  • “Foldable Acrylic (Acrysof) Intraocular Lenses in the Treatment of Pediatric Aphakia” ARVO poster presentation May 1997, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Ophthalmology Alumni Day , June 1997.
  • “Breakdown of the Blood-Retina Barrier by Platelet Activating Factor” Association for in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO}, 1994(poster).
  • Duke University AOA Research Forum, April 1994:”Does lntravitreal Platelet Activating Factor (PAV) Cause as Increase in Retinal Microvasculature Permeability?” Duke University Eye Center Research Forum, 1993.

COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS & HOBBIES

In his free time, Dr. Smith’s interests are physical fitness, Christian-related activities, Cataract Surgery mission trips, and family activities.

MEDIA APPEARANCES

AVERAGE RANKING: 5 STARS

Though my regular doctor is Dr. Carrera - Dr. Smith is amazing! Had a great experience!

- Sandy C.

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