The ophthalmology specialists of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Havener Eye Institute are central Ohio's experts in eye care. Our eye care doctors work together to maintain your eye health, improve and protect your vision and prevent blindness. From routine 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), cataract surgery, including premium lenses to correct presbyopia and astigmatism and others.
Our Services
Eye Conditions
Some eye problems are minor and temporary, while others can lead to permanent vision loss. Eye diseases do not always have symptoms. Regular checkups are your best defense to detect, treat and prevent vision loss. See an Ohio State eye care professional right away if you have a sudden change in vision, if everything looks dim or if you see flashes of light. Other symptoms that need quick attention are pain, double vision, fluid coming from the eye and inflammation.
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Pediatric ophthalmology services are provided in collaboration with Nationwide Children's Hospital Ophthalmology Department
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Eye Appointment FAQs
Prepare for your next eye care appointment by reviewing our frequently asked questions.
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