Barbara Mihalik, OD
Optometrist, Associate Professor
Optometry
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614-293-8116Conditions and expertise
- Anemia, Sickle Cell
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Hypertensive Retinopathy
- Macular Degeneration
- Vitreous Detachment
Locations
- Eye and Ear Institute
Academic information
Department: Ophthalmology
About
- Gender
- Female
Biography
I was drawn to eye health since sight is one of our most vital senses and we heavily rely on our eyes to help us navigate the world each and every day. I get so much joy knowing that I can help improve people’s lives by helping them improve their sight. I specialize in optometry and treat a range of vitreoretinal conditions with advanced imaging techniques such as optical coherence tomography (OCT), fundus photography, ocular ultrasonography, and electroretinography.
I'm proud to be a long-time Buckeye, completing every stage of my college education here at Ohio State. Ohio State has a vast community that's constantly expanding and includes people from all across the world. Our connections and access to the most advanced medical technologies draws the best minds to work and practice here. I love that I can meet the visual needs of patients in my home state by giving them the highest quality of ocular care possible. In Columbus specifically, I love that I'm able to help those from all walks of life.
Throughout my career, I have been involved in several initiatives that have helped me gain more experience in interacting with patients from underserved communities. I have worked as a healthcare provider with Prevent Blindness, performing complimentary eye examinations for patients in need. In addition, I'm grateful for the mission trip I went on to Ayacucho, Peru, with Cypress Community Church of Galloway, Ohio to provide eye care to children at the Hogar Case Luz Orphanage and Maranatha Learning Center.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, golfing, road and mountain biking, hiking, skiing and reading.
Highlights
- Achieved Fellow status of the American Academy of Optometry (AAO) in only my second year of practice.
- Only 10% of all optometrists in the country achieve fellow status.
- Member of the Executive Committee of the Retina Special Interest Group (SIG) of the American Academy of Optometry (AAO)
- During the Covid-19 crisis throughout the spring of 2020, I presented a weekly live-stream lecture through the Student Online Clinical Case Education Program put together by the AAO. This was needed to provide vital clinical education for the soon-to-be-graduating fourth-year optometry students across the US.
- Co-investigator of three clinical trials with total involvement in 11 clinical trials at Ohio State
Conditions and expertise
- Albinism
- Anemia, Sickle Cell
- Diabetes Complications
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Hypertensive Retinopathy
- Macular Degeneration
- Retinal Degeneration
- Vitreous Detachment
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Residency - Vitreoretinal Disease Optometric Residency
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2014 - 6/30/2015 - Doctor of Optometry (OD) - Optometry
- Ohio State University College of Optometry, Columbus, OH
9/22/2010 - 5/4/2014
Ratings and reviews
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162 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Patient Comments
Consulting and related relationships
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As of 11/3/2025 Barbara Mihalik has reported relationships with the companies or entities listed below. If you have questions about the relationships listed below, please ask the faculty member. If you have questions about how these relationships are monitored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, please contact our Compliance Office.
- American Academy of Optometry
- American Optometric Association
Very good at explaining what the cause of vision issue likely was and what to do if it got worse
Very professional, caring, and easy to ask questions
She explained everything thoroughly and answered my questions in a way that also educated me about other aspects of my health.
Was polite, informative, made me feel valued
Good
All were very professional
My Doctor has been treating my eyes for many years. I have several diseases that require responsible and close care of my eyes. I'm thankful for Dr.Mahalik and the care that I receive.Im very confident in my treatment and care
Good
Enters the room with smile all the time. Listens to any concerns I might have.
Very good
Good experience
Very good experience
My care provider did a amazing job
Always good
Good
Very good. Careful, thorough, efficient, took the extra step to order seasonal allergy meds for me.
Very good provider
Dr. Mihalik is great! She is considerate, timely, and takes the time to answer questions!
The Dr. That gave the eye exam was visibly and vocally bother by the fact that I was there just for a exam for prescription glasses.
She was very rude because the office scheduled me with the wrong person. But she gave me eye exam for my glasses anyway. I felt very beneath her. Receptionist and nurse was very understanding of the situation.