Dr. Forrest Beau Swann, MS, MD, FWCRS
Triple Fellowship-Trained Ophthalmologist
Fellowship-trained in Glaucoma, Refractive Surgery, and Cornea — bringing subspecialty depth to Central Texas that was previously only available in Dallas or Houston.
A Surgeon Built for Central Texas.
Dr. Swann is the founder of Brazos Eye Surgery of Texas and the only ophthalmologist in Waco offering the full spectrum of refractive, corneal, and glaucoma surgical care under one roof. After completing three dedicated fellowships, Dr. Swann returned to Central Texas to bring world-class subspecialty eye care to the communities that deserve it most.
A fellowship is one to two years of advanced training in a subspecialty after completing a full ophthalmology residency. Most eye surgeons complete zero or one fellowship. Dr. Swann completed three — an extraordinary and rare combination that gives our patients access to diagnostic and surgical depth unavailable elsewhere in Central Texas.
This isn't just a credential. It means that when you come in for cataract surgery, Dr. Swann can also evaluate whether your pressure suggests early glaucoma, assess your cornea's suitability for a premium lens, and create a complete treatment plan — rather than sending you across town (or across the state) for separate opinions.
Three Fellowships
Glaucoma Fellowship
Advanced training in glaucoma diagnosis, medical management, laser therapy (SLT), MIGS, and conventional glaucoma surgery. The most common cause of irreversible blindness — treated by a specialist.
Refractive Surgery Fellowship
Dedicated training in LASIK, PRK, ICL, refractive lens exchange, and the full spectrum of vision correction surgery — the rarest fellowship combination in ophthalmology.
Cornea Fellowship
Advanced cornea surgery including DSEK, DMEK, corneal cross-linking for keratoconus, complex dry eye management, and surgical rehabilitation of diseased or injured corneas.
What This Means for Your Care
Triple fellowship training isn't just impressive on paper — it changes the care you receive in the exam room.
Complete picture, one visit
Your cataract evaluation can simultaneously assess glaucoma risk and corneal health — no separate referrals, no extra trips.
Safer refractive surgery
A cornea fellowship means Dr. Swann evaluates your candidacy for LASIK or ICL with a depth of corneal knowledge most refractive surgeons don't have.
Surgical options most can't offer
MIGS glaucoma surgery, DMEK corneal transplants, and ICL implantation — all under one roof in Waco.
Long-term relationship
Whether you need LASIK at 30, cataract surgery at 65, or glaucoma management at 70 — you have one trusted surgeon who knows your complete eye history.
FWCRS-Certified Refractive Surgeon
Waco's only provider certified by the World College of Refractive Surgery and Visual Sciences (FWCRS) — the credential that distinguishes true refractive specialists from general ophthalmologists.
FWCRS fellowship certification means Dr. Swann completed advanced refractive surgery training beyond standard ophthalmology residency — LASIK, PRK, ICL, and complex refractive cataract care. In Waco, you do not need to drive to Dallas or Austin to see a surgeon with this level of refractive specialization.
Credentials & Research
Tap any section below to explore Dr. Swann's education, honors, published work, and speaking.
Central Texas Recognition
Featured in Waco Today & honored locally
Education
Postgraduate Training & Credentials
Schoenberg ED, Blake DA, Swann FB, et al. Effect of Two Novel Sustained-Release Drug Delivery Systems on Bleb Fibrosis: An In Vivo Glaucoma Drainage Device Study in a Rabbit Model. Trans Vis Sci Tech. 2015;4(3):4.
Batlle OR, Sponsel WE, Swann FB, et al. Retrobulbar diversion of aqueous humor: laboratory studies. J Glaucoma. 2014;23:624–627.
Swann FB, Singh S, Blake DA, John VT, Ayyala RS. Trabeculectomy with Mitomycin C vs Novel Glaucoma Slow Drug Release System (GLASS).
Swann FB, Blake DA, John VT, Ayyala RS. Trabeculectomy with Mitomycin C vs Novel Glaucoma Slow Drug Release System (GLASS).
In publication at time of CV update.
Swann FB, Weinstock RJ. Chapter 27: Current Advances in Femtosecond Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery. 2017.
Swann FB, Weinstock RJ. Current Advances in Intraocular Lenses. Cataract and Refractive 360. 2018.
Swann FB. Can your practice make a go of FLACS? Ophthalmology Management. August 2019;23:12–14, 16.
Stopping the Negative News Cycle in Refractive Surgery
Presenter · MillennialEYE Live — Louisville, Kentucky · 2019
My Preferred Approach to Presbyopia Correction after Lens Extraction
Presenter · 2021 ASCRS Annual Meeting — SYM-6 Debates and Controversies for the Young Ophthalmologist · 2021
Intracameral Mydriatics Prior to Femtosecond Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery
Presenter · LensAR Users Meeting & American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)
Current Advances in Femtosecond Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery
Presenter · American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)
Femtosecond Laser Users Course
Instructor · American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)
Secondary IOL Wet Lab
Instructor · American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)
Bausch and Lomb Surgical Mentorship Program
Instructor · Eye Institute of West Florida
Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery Course
Guest Instructor · American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting · 2017
Meet the Real Dr. Beau
Beyond the OR, Dr. Swann is a ski patroller, pilot, MSDT dive instructor, sailor, and Central Texas neighbor — the same curiosity and discipline that shaped his surgical career shows up in every part of his life.
Dive trips with his brother, fishing on the Brazos, medical missions in Mexico, and a lifelong love of adventure — get to know the person behind the credentials.
Explore His Personal Story
On the water with family — the same spirit of adventure that shapes life outside the OR.
Ready to Meet Your Surgeon?
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