Heather O'Donnell MD

Ophthalmologist, Providence Health. Educator. Advocate. Tweets my own.

[RxSight @RxSight]

June is #CataractAwarenessMonth! We know that cataracts are one of the main causes of blindness in the U.S. But did you know the LAL is the FIRST and only adjustable lens that allows patients to truly customize their vision after cataract surgery?

[Heather O'Donnell MD @OdonnellEyeMD]

I wrote a note that broke my heart to write, but it helped. The next interaction was better. Hope by putting it here, it helps someone else.

[Heather O'Donnell MD @OdonnellEyeMD]

This month a family member has been coping with a serious illness and has been interacting with our health care system in ways that have been truly overwhelming…

[Heather O'Donnell MD @OdonnellEyeMD]

Small things matter…when a patient is in and out of departments for tests, we, as care providers, must stay grounded in why we do these jobs. Introducing yourself, explaining the painful procedure you might perform is a bare minimum.

[Heather O'Donnell MD @OdonnellEyeMD]

https://t.co/mE98lnQfIF

[Heather O'Donnell MD @OdonnellEyeMD]

Happy International Women’s Day. So proud to work with this amazing and supportive team @Providence_Hlth MSJ !!

[Providence Health Care @Providence_Hlth]

Janet Burns needed a laser procedure to restore her sight. But her reclined wheelchair didn't allow her to sit in the upright position required for the treatment.

Determined to find a solution, this Providence team got creative. https://t.co/YoU4Eugio8

[Heather O'Donnell MD @OdonnellEyeMD]

@WestJet Many thanks to Albert employee ID 36561! Kind and Calm dealing with our travel issues in sequence! Westjet employees deserve mega gratitude from their corporate side!

[Heather O'Donnell MD @OdonnellEyeMD]

@savesightMD @NEJM Yes exactly! The comments about the eye findings representing uveitis are incorrect, these subconj hemorrhages are from the vomiting.

[Heather O'Donnell MD @OdonnellEyeMD]

@itsrobroberts @sharon_kirkey Retract this article! Apologize to Dr. Frics family.

[Heather O'Donnell MD @OdonnellEyeMD]

@yauser But @yauser the government would NEVER ask you to do admin work for free.. so why should any other professional … insert sarcastic groaning noises here

[Heather O'Donnell MD @OdonnellEyeMD]

@Providence_Hlth The #Nursing team I work with @ Mt. St. Joseph’s is second to none. I love that they make this impression in the short times they spend with patients ❤️❤️❤️ @helpstpauls

[Tamara Hinz @hinz_tamara]

Incredible 😂😂

[Heather O'Donnell MD @OdonnellEyeMD]

@Providence_Hlth @helpstpauls

[Heather O'Donnell MD @OdonnellEyeMD]

Came to the office after vacay to this note in my white coat pocket. My wish for all physicians is that they work with others that care for one another in the way this doctor does!

[Heather O'Donnell MD @OdonnellEyeMD]

⁦Important book. Please read it. Thank you ⁦@realsarahpolley⁩

[Don Wilson @heiltsuk_paleo]

A decision to continue with or terminate a pregnancy must reside with the pregnant person. Anything other than this is overreach & maniacal control. Advocate, educate, provide options, and access.

[Eric Cadesky MD @drcadesky]

Another study, another gender pay gap
(this time in academic ophthalmology)
https://t.co/ZBtKucTEYZ @DocMCohen @SalinaTeja @OdonnellEyeMD @aao_ophth

[Heather O'Donnell MD @OdonnellEyeMD]

@fongafriend Thoughts with you!