Deborah Recla

Certified Ophthalmology Technician
Department of Ophthalmology

First UTSW job: Ophthalmology Technician. 

Best part about my job: I love helping patients see better.

What energizes me at work: Working with patients and interacting with them like they are family.

How co-workers describe me: I would hope they would see me as dependable, always at my workstation, and ready to see our patients. Also, kind and understanding to patients and co-workers.

Recipe for success: Listening to patients and interacting with them. That helps you to learn more about their medical problems, and they trust you more.

I wish I were an instant expert at: Baking.

I’m really good at: Cooking.

Claim to fame: My grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Surprising fact: I love to country line dance.

Hobbies: Crafts and making desserts.