Our Doctors

Our team of caring and talented physicians provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and routine eye care and have served the OKC area for over 20 years.

The physicians at Sylvester Eye Care & Aesthetics have the experience and care you can trust. Our optometrists have years of experience working in medical eye care and co-managing eye surgeries. Our board-certified, fellowship trained ophthalmologists provide comprehensive eye care and surgical expertise. Whether you need a medical eye exam, an expert second opinion, dry eye evaluation, double vision workup, cataract or refractive eye surgery, cosmetic treatments, contact lens fittings (cosmetic or scleral specialty), or routine or pediatric eye care, we are the perfect choice!

Meet Carl Sylvester, MD

Carl L. Sylvester M.D. is a comprehensive ophthalmologist with offices in both North and South Oklahoma City. Specializing in cataract surgery and laser vision correction, he is a Board-Certified Ophthalmologist and one of only a few fellowship-trained Refractive Surgeons in the state. He has performed LASIK, PRK, ICL, CLE, and cataract surgery with specialty IOL upgrades for 20 years.

As a National Merit Scholar, Dr Sylvester earned his medical degree at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine where he graduated with Honors. He then completed his internship at Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh, his residency at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, and a fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery at the internationally renowned Sinskey Eye Institute in Santa Monica, California. Upon completion of his fellowship, he served as the Assistant Director of the Cataract and Refractive Surgery Department at the Sinskey Eye Institute until he returned to his home state of Oklahoma in 2003.

Dr. Sylvester is a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology and a fellow in the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He is a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, the American Medical Association and the Oklahoma State Medical Association. He also served as Medical Director and Head Refractive Surgeon at LasikPlus in Oklahoma City for 10 years. In 2021, Sylvester Eye Care opened our own surgery center at the North Meridian office to further provide superior, yet affordable refractive and cataract surgeries.

Dr. Sylvester provides general ophthalmology services including dilated eye exams and medical management of eye diseases including Diabetes, Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, vision loss, and eye infections. His Fellowship training provided additional expertise in diseases of the cornea including Keratoconus, Dystrophy's such as Salzmann's and Fuch's, and treatment of corneal infections and corneal scarring. Dr Sylvester is a skilled surgeon with expertise in cataract surgery and laser vision correction as well as eyelid and glaucoma procedures. He utilizes state-of-the-art technology, including 100% bladeless LASIK and advanced cataract surgery using the latest intra-ocular lens implants for the correction of both astigmatism and near vision, giving his patients their best chance at visual freedom. With his advanced training and years of experience, Dr. Sylvester is committed to patient success and satisfaction.

Learn More About Deena Sylvester, MD

Deena A. Sylvester, MD was born and raised in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and attended the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine graduating in the top of her class. She completed her internship at Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania and performed her residency training in Ophthalmology at Akron City Hospital/Summa Health System in Akron, Ohio where she was appointed Chief Resident. She went on to complete a fellowship in Anterior Segment Surgery at The Sinskey Eye Institute in Santa Monica, California.

Dr. Sylvester has built a reputation as an innovative and talented clinician and surgeon. She has conducted advanced research in the antibiotic treatment of corneal and intraocular infection. She has also been involved in studies with the latest technology in cataract surgery and in evaluation of the efficacy of eyelid surgery in the treatment of chronic tearing. Her research has been presented at numerous medical symposia including the American Academy of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and has been accepted for publication in various medical journals. She is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the American Medical Association.

Dr. Sylvester’s practice encompasses comprehensive ophthalmology and ophthalmic surgery including state-of-the art cataract surgery and eyelid surgery. She also has more than 15 years of experience with dermal fillers as well as cosmetic & therapeutic Botox treatments.

Dr. Sylvester is a dedicated clinician and surgeon who is devoted to her patients and committed to their eye care. 

Learn More About Salwa Khan, OD

Salwa Khan, OD is an Optometric Physician and is licensed by the Texas and Oklahoma Optometry boards. She is from Texas but recently moved with her family to Oklahoma. Salwa Khan received her undergraduate degree in Health and Human Nutrition at University of Houston and then obtained her Optometry degree at the University of Houston College of Optometry as well. Her internships during Optometry school included rotations in the Houston area with ocular disease and management of LASIK and cataract surgery clinics in addition to specialty clinics in Tahlequah, Oklahoma with Northeastern State University, College of Optometry.

After completion of Optometry school, she did her residency at Michael E. DeBakey VA and was trained in ocular disease, traumatic brain injury, low vision rehabilitation, and in fitting specialty contact lenses. Dr. Khan is comfortable in managing a wide variety of ocular diseases ranging from cornea and refractive to retina and glaucoma. She is committed to providing the best eye care to her patients.

In her free time, she loves spending time with her family, painting, photography and listening to audiobooks.

Learn More About Lisa Mayes, OD

Dr. Lisa Mayes is an experienced optometric physician who has practiced in Moore and South OKC for over 20 years.  Dr. Mayes grew up in the Tulsa/Broken Arrow area. She attended Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, OK and completed a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and went on to receive her Doctorate of Optometry at the Northeastern State University College of Optometry. in May, 2001.  She completed a geriatric medical externship at the VA in Muskogee.  

In May, 2001 Dr. Mayes joined a large multi-physician practice and grew her patient base for the next 15 years. In October, 2016 she opened her private practice on 19th Street in Moore and continued to focus on comprehensive medical eye care and routine vision care. Most recently, in November, 2020, Dr. Mayes merged her practice with Sylvester Eye Care south office and moved her office to 10001 S. Western Ave, STE 200 OKC 73139.  Dr. Lisa Mayes and Dr. Carl Sylvester enjoy working together to provide a comprehensive medical and routine eye clinic and Dr. Mayes opened an optical shop to service her patients with high quality eyeglasses at an affordable price.

Dr. Mayes is passionate about treating dry eyes, cataracts, diabetic eye disease, autoimmune related eye disease, and learning related vision problems in children.  She takes time to provide comprehensive eye care by addressing the underlying causes of vision loss, eye pain, and eye health concerns. She strives to help every patient maintain clear and comfortable vision throughout their entire life.