Central Ohio’s experts in eye care

From routine eye exams to advanced treatments, the ophthalmology specialists of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Havener Eye Institute are ready to care for you.

Our eye doctors work together to maintain your eye health, improve and protect your vision, and prevent blindness. From routine eye exams to advanced treatments, we use the latest diagnostic, medical and surgical techniques to treat, cure and prevent eye conditions and diseases including cataracts, corneal disorders, diabetic eye diseases, eye cancer, glaucoma, macular degeneration, oculoplastics and retinal detachments.

Our eye care experts provide comprehensive eye care including eye exams, eyeglasses and contact lenses, in addition to specialized procedures and services like refractive surgery (LASIK) and cataract surgery.


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Generally, patients don’t need a referral to schedule appointments with one of our eye care specialists. However, a referral can help your doctor quickly route you to the specialist best suited for your needs. The Ohio State University’s Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences provides optimal eye health care using the latest, evidence-based practices and technological advances.

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Why choose Ohio State for eye care and ophthalmology

Sayoko Moroi, MD, PHD, director of The Ohio State University's Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, explains how Ohio State provides optimal eye health care with the latest, evidence-based practices and advancements in ophthalmology.

Recent innovations in eye care and research

The Ohio State Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science is dedicated to preventing and curing blinding eye disease and improving the quality of vision through clinical care, research and education. We offer a comprehensive array of services to patients as well as educational and research opportunities to physicians who are both in training and in practice.

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