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Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD

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Specializes in: General Ophthalmology
Professional interests include: anisocoria, diabetic retinopathy, cataract surgery, and more.
3601 4th Street Floor 2
Lubbock, TX 79430

Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD is an ophthalmologist in Lubbock, TX specializing in general ophthalmology. Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD is affiliated with Providence and Texas Tech Physicians.

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Office Locations

Providence

3601 4th Street Floor 2
Lubbock, TX 79430
(806) 743-2020
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Some issues Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD can help you with:

Autoimmune Diseases

An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.

A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.

Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.

It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:

  • A type 1 diabetic whose pancreas has been damaged will need insulin.
  • A person with Hashimoto's whose thyroid has been damaged will need replacement thyroid hormones.
  • Someone with Sjogren's syndrome will need eye drops and mouth rinses to replace tears and saliva.

Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.

Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)

Dacryocystorhinostomy, or DCR, is a surgical procedure used to bypass a blocked tear duct.

Normally, the tears that constantly bathe the eyes are drained through two tiny holes in the eyelid, where they run through a duct into the nose. This tear duct can become clogged or blocked, causing tears to back up and leading to watery eyes. Common causes of tear duct blockages include trauma, a facial tumor, and inflammation due to certain medical conditions, but usually the cause is not known. Clogged tear ducts are especially common in young children. If the blockage is permanent and located lower in the duct, near the nose, DCR may be performed to create a bypass and allow tears to drain freely again.

During DCR surgery, a small hole is made in the bone and tissue between the upper part of the tear duct and the nasal passage. Usually, a tiny plastic tube called a stent is placed into the opening to protect it and keep it open during healing. DCR may be performed through an open incision on the upper cheek near the nose, or it may be performed endoscopically using tiny instruments that are passed through the nostril. Open surgery is more common, and has a slightly higher success rate, although endoscopic surgery causes less pain and bleeding during recovery. DCR is able to correct the blockage and watering eyes in nearly 95% of cases.

The surgery itself takes only about half an hour. It is usually done under general anesthesia, which may require a short hospital stay while patients recover. Small amounts of bleeding from the nose are not uncommon for the first 24 hours, and bruising and swelling are expected for the first two weeks. Don't be alarmed if the eye continues to water at first. Swelling in the area due to surgery can cause the eye to water, but this should go away as patients heal.

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

corneal topography
laser eye surgery
secondary cataract surgery
YAG laser capsulotomy
YAG laser surgery

In 2012, Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD had a list price for corneal topography, laser eye surgery, secondary cataract surgery, YAG laser capsulotomy, and YAG laser surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Lubbock, TX during 2012 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 24
diagnostic imaging 17
eye procedures 1875
laser treatment 24
transplant procedures 12
ultrasound (sonogram) 52

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Lubbock, TX during 2013 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), transplant procedures and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 23
diagnostic imaging 15
eye procedures 1770
laser treatment 23
transplant procedures 28
ultrasound (sonogram) 70

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD.

Gender
Male 277
Female 482
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 606
Black 0
Hispanic 119
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 246
From 75 to 84 294
85 and over 143
Less than 65 76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD in 2013

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 33
Dementia 9
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Lubbock, TX during 2014 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 25
eye procedures 1630
laser treatment 25
ultrasound (sonogram) 41

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD.

Gender
Male 282
Female 508
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 635
Black 21
Hispanic 120
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 268
From 75 to 84 304
85 and over 136
Less than 65 82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD in 2014

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 33
Dementia 8
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Lubbock, TX during 2015 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 18
eye procedures 1720
laser treatment 18
transplant procedures 11
ultrasound (sonogram) 36

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD.

Gender
Male 650
Female 970
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1318
Black 40
Hispanic 228
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 568
From 75 to 84 618
85 and over 282
Less than 65 152

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD in 2015

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 33
Dementia 8
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Lubbock, TX during 2016 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 41
eye procedures 1923
laser treatment 41
ultrasound (sonogram) 32

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD.

Gender
Male 343
Female 490
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 653
Black 16
Hispanic 150
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 284
From 75 to 84 303
85 and over 150
Less than 65 96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 34
Dementia 9
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Lubbock, TX during 2017 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 36
diagnostic imaging 12
eye procedures 1749
laser treatment 36
ultrasound (sonogram) 32

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD.

Gender
Male 284
Female 435
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 592
Black 11
Hispanic 104
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 249
From 75 to 84 269
85 and over 126
Less than 65 75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 33
Dementia 9
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Lubbock, TX during 2018 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 26
eye procedures 1275
laser treatment 26

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD.

Gender
Male 221
Female 345
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 465
Black 15
Hispanic 74
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 188
From 75 to 84 209
85 and over 110
Less than 65 59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 31
Dementia 9
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Lubbock, TX during 2019 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 28
eye procedures 1410
laser treatment 28

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD.

Gender
Male 233
Female 346
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 466
Black 12
Hispanic 81
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 195
From 75 to 84 222
85 and over 104
Less than 65 58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 31
Dementia 10
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Lubbock, TX during 2020 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 32
doctor visit 71
eye procedures 1112
laser treatment 32

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD.

Gender
Male 204
Female 297
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 415
Black 0
Hispanic 63
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 169
From 75 to 84 200
85 and over 96
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD in 2020

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 31
Dementia 9
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Lubbock, TX during 2021 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 33
doctor visit 133
eye procedures 1101
laser treatment 33

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD.

Gender
Male 186
Female 278
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 386
Black 0
Hispanic 59
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 170
From 75 to 84 192
85 and over 69
Less than 65 33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD in 2021

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 30
Dementia 6
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Lubbock, TX during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 25
doctor visit 389
eye procedures 916
laser treatment 25

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD.

Gender
Male 195
Female 343
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 463
Black 0
Hispanic 53
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 211
From 75 to 84 217
85 and over 80
Less than 65 30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 28
Dementia 3
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Lubbock, TX were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

capsulotomy 28
diagnostic imaging 14
doctor visit 197
eye procedures 1498
laser treatment 28
transplant procedures 17
ultrasound (sonogram) 43

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD.

Gender
Male 261
Female 408
Ethnicity
Black / African American 10
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 545
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 95
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 257
85 and over 117
Less than 65 63
65 to 74 231

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 8
Osteoporosis 10
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 28
Atrial Fibrillation 9
Dementia 7
Cancer 8

Education & Training

He completed residency at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Texas.

Residency: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals (1986)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence
Texas Tech Physicians

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David Lloyd McCartney, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Shire North American Group Inc $150
$150
TissueTech, Inc. $134 AmnioGuard
$95 		AmnioGraft
$38
Alcon Vision LLC $76 Centurion
$33 		ORA
$24 		CLAREON
$20
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC. $69 AmnioGraft
$69
Allergan, Inc. $28 LUMIGAN
$28
Other $26 Cataract Equipment
$15 		CataractEquipment
$11
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $333
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $150

Biography

Dr. David McCartney is a specialist in general ophthalmology. He works in Lubbock, TX. Areas of expertise for Dr. McCartney include nystagmus, eye floater, and ectropion (outward-turned eyelid). He is professionally affiliated with Providence and Texas Tech Physicians. He attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. His medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). He has received the distinction of Texas Super Doctors.

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