Hersh Varma, MD
Physician
Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology - Neuro-ophthalmology
Make an appointment
614-293-8116
Accepting new patients
Conditions and expertise
- Complex Strabismus
- Optic Nerve Diseases
- Brain Diseases
- Ocular Motility Disorders
- Nystagmus, Physiologic
- Unexplained Vision Loss
Locations
- Outpatient Care Dublin
- Havener Eye Institute
Academic information
Department: Ophthalmology
About
- Gender
- Male
Biography
I find neuro-ophthalmology endlessly fascinating. So much of our brain is dedicated to our visual senses, which means that any pathology affecting the brain has a high likelihood of impacting our vision as well. I enjoy the process of carefully gathering a patient’s history, performing a complex and thorough exam, and piecing together my findings with their experiences to (hopefully) solve the puzzle of their visual impairment. When appropriate and necessary, I also perform surgery to correct ocular misalignment.
I listen to my patients carefully to elicit every meaningful detail possible that can help us figure out how to improve their vision. I prioritize my patients’ needs and make sure they feel heard. Apart from speaking with patients, I’m a physician who’s passionate about lifelong learning and the relentless pursuit of self-improvement – both in the clinic and in the operating room. I’m also interested in getting involved with clinical research for optic nerve disorders, optic disc anomalies, optic neuritis and neuropathy, optic disc edema, nystagmus and strabismus.
I did my medical training here at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, and I’m proud to return as an attending. The collaborative environment, the seamless multidisciplinary care, and access to state-of-the-art imaging and testing technologies in ophthalmology help us make a difference in our patients’ lives. By working at the medical center, I also hope to further the clinical education of our talented ophthalmology residents and to continue to learn from them.
When I’m not at work, I enjoy spending time with my wife and son, and our Great Pyrenees, Lucille. I also invest time in hobbies such as cycling, hiking, playing golf and cooking (and eating).
Highlights
- Chief Resident, Ophthalmology
- 1st Place for paper on 'Longitudinal Trends in Optic Nerve Structure and Function in Medically Managed Pediatric Intracranial Hypertension,' Annual Resident Research Day, 2019
- Housestaff Citizenship Award, 2018
- Intern of the Year, Preliminary Medicine, 2016
Conditions and expertise
- Amblyopia
- Brain Diseases
- Complex Strabismus
- Nystagmus, Physiologic
- Ocular Motility Disorders
- Optic Atrophy
- Optic Nerve Diseases
- Optic Neuritis
- Pediatric Ophthalmology
- Unexplained Vision Loss
Locations
Havener Eye Institute
in Eye and Ear Institute
915 Olentangy River Road
Suite 5000
Columbus, OH 43212
Suite 5000
Columbus, OH 43212
614-293-8116
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Neuro-Ophthalmology
- University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, United States
7/1/2020 - 6/30/2021 - Fellowship - Pediatric Ophthalmology
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH
7/1/2019 - 6/30/2020 - Residency - Ophthalmology
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2016 - 6/30/2019 - Internship - Preliminary Medicine
- Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2015 - 6/19/2016 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States
6/1/2011 - 5/20/2015
Certification
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American Board of Ophthalmology
9/13/2020
Ratings and reviews
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101 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Patient Comments
Consulting and Related Relationships
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As of 11/3/2025, Dr. Varma has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Good
One of the best .
Dr Varma is excellent and explained everything so I understood.
My doctor always listen to my concerns and gives me answers
Good: concerned and caring and very knowledgeable. Explained his thoughts and diagnosis in detail. Nothing bad.
Good
Excellent provider. He listened to my symptoms and explained my condition to me. Very kind.
Dr Varma is excellent
All experience was good
Great
Super thorough and patient with
Attentive, respectful of my decisions and time.
Dr. Varma was acutely attentive to changes in my condition over the preceding three months, and especially acutely focused on recent symptomatic developments, explaining their significance and the importance of specific further testing (done) to narrow a differential diagnosis. I am awaiting his review and determination based on those tests.
Very knowledgeable and easy to talk to.
Dr Varma is a great eye specialist, diagnosed my eye problem and solved it with surgery.
Very professional, friendly, honest, and thorough.
Dr Verma is very knowledgeable and professional. I feel very comfortable talking with him.
All good
Dr. Verma is the just the best dr. Ever.
Very informative and took the time to explain all the testing and genuinely cared. Very thankful I was referred to Dr. Varma.
Dr Varma is a great surgeon. He gave me my vision back. Thank you
Dr Hersis Varma is an excellent surgeon.I am so fortunate that was able to see him and do my eye surgery.
Dr Varma is always courteous, informative and an excellent doctor. I can't imagine as good of an outcome with any other doctor. I had been to another doctor but she said she wasn't sure of the results after surgery!I have no double vision which is the outcome I was looking for! Dr Varma was confident he could help me and he did!
Good
Very good
Always good and trying to help in every way possible with the eye problems I have.
Expert advice
Dr Varma was very polite and professional. He was very compassionate and responsive.
Very friendly easy to understand explained everything