Kristen Zulliger

Kristen Zulliger, OD

  • Optometry
  • Optometrist
Accepting new patients

Insurances We Accept

614-293-8116

About Me

As an optometrist, I am passionate about helping patients avoid vision loss or permanent eye damage by emphasizing the importance of routine eye care. Many eye conditions present without any symptoms and it’s important to treat them early. I help patients manage conditions such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, red eye and dry eye. I also offer diabetic and Plaquenil eye exams, and I had residency training in ocular diseases and primary eye care.

Growing up, I always enjoyed the annual visit to my optometrist and I knew in high school that this was the career for me. There is nothing better than seeing a smile on someone’s face after improving their vision with a new pair of glasses.

When patients come to see me, they can trust that I will describe every step of the exam, explain the findings and encourage questions to promote better understanding. I empower my patients to take an active role in their care and I always involve them in the decision-making process around treatment options.

It’s a privilege to work at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and have access to resources that support my enthusiasm for lifelong learning. As a third-generation Buckeye, I’ve always appreciated the familial, welcoming environment and I’m proud to be continuing my career here.

I completed my residency training at the Columbus and Chillicothe VA medical centers, and I found it rewarding to be able to give back to those who have served our country. I have also participated in the Realeyes classroom education program to promote the importance of eye health and exams.

When I’m not working, I enjoy hiking, cooking, baking, reading, and spending time with friends, family and my two cats.

Procedures and Conditions I Treat

  • Eye Abnormalities
  • Keratoconus
  • Conjunctivitis, Allergic
  • Astigmatism
  • Myopia
  • Dry Eye Syndromes
  • Optometry
  • Glaucoma
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Ophthalmology
  • Eye Infections
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Double Vision
  • Eye Injuries
  • Hypertensive Retinopathy

Education and Training

Education History

Graduate

Ohio State University College of Optometry, Columbus, OH
8/1/2018 - 5/8/2022

Graduate

Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
8/1/2019 - 5/8/2022

Residency

Columbus VA Outpatient Clinic Optometry Residency, Columbus, OH
7/1/2022 - 6/30/2023

Academic Information

My Department

Ophthalmology

My Division

Optometry

Reviews

The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.

162 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

  • Overall
    4.9 out of 5
  • Explains Things Carefully
    4.9 out of 5
  • Listens Carefully
    4.9 out of 5
  • Gives Understandable Instructions
    4.9 out of 5
  • Knows My Medical History
    4.8 out of 5
  • Shows Respect
    4.9 out of 5
  • Time Spent Together
    4.9 out of 5
  • Reviewed on Mar 23, 2025

    Dr Zulliger provided the best exam and explained all of the results in detail that was easy for me to understand

  • Reviewed on Mar 21, 2025

    Dr Zulliger explained something important to me that I needed to understand.

  • Reviewed on Mar 09, 2025

    Dr. Zullinger was extremely positive and interested in my overall health. You can tell she cares about her patients and enjoys her specialty. She has very calming presence and is easy to talk with. She Is a good listener and genuine in her summary of my current health situation.

  • Reviewed on Mar 09, 2025

    Curtious

  • Reviewed on Feb 18, 2025

    Very, very good

  • Reviewed on Feb 17, 2025

    She was really a well trained professional exhibiting his work duties and very friendly as well

  • Reviewed on Feb 13, 2025

    Extremely helpful. Thoroughly answered all questions.

  • Reviewed on Feb 10, 2025

    She explained my condition and addressed all my concerns

Consulting and Related Relationships

At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.

As of 09/30/2024, Dr. Zulliger has reported no relationships with companies or entities.

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