Preston H. Blomquist

About the Author

Preston H. Blomquist, MD, is a distinguished ophthalmologist and educator with over three decades of experience in clinical practice and academic medicine. A graduate of the University of Utah School of Medicine, he completed his residency in ophthalmology at the Mayo Clinic and pursued advanced fellowship training in neuro-ophthalmology at the University of California, San Francisco. As a professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dr. Blomquist has dedicated his career to advancing eye care through innovative teaching and research, particularly in the diagnosis and management of complex ocular conditions. He is the author of the acclaimed Practical Ophthalmology, Eighth Edition, a cornerstone text that has guided generations of medical students, residents, and practitioners in mastering the fundamentals of eye health and surgical techniques. Beyond the classroom, Dr. Blomquist remains committed to patient-centered care, emphasizing precision, empathy, and evidence-based approaches in his Dallas-based practice.