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
- Hypertensive Retinopathy
- Eye Injuries
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.
166 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.9 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.8 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.9 out of 5
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.
Dr Zulliger provided the best exam and explained all of the results in detail that was easy for me to understand
Dr Zulliger explained something important to me that I needed to understand.
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.
Curtious
Very, very good
She was really a well trained professional exhibiting his work duties and very friendly as well
Extremely helpful. Thoroughly answered all questions.
She explained my condition and addressed all my concerns
Excellent communicator.
Also very friendly and helpful. I was nervous and she made me feel comforted
Dr was friendly and engaging. Very thoughtful and thorough.
Listened to my concerns and we had a good informative discussion. I had done research beforehand, so the discussion was very productive. She laid out the facts, the typical course of action and made certain I understood.
Wonderful experience with provider! I felt I had a complete exam from a provider who was very medically intelligent, understood my condition and assessed the medical issues, also explaining her findings in ways and woods that I understood.
Dr. Zullinger was very infromative
Very sweet and patient with my soon who has difficulty understanding instructions
Good
She was outstanding
Amazing. So informative, knowledge, thorough, listened to my concerns. I felt like I received a wonderful check up by the Dr.
Showed concern regarding my eyes, by explaining treatment plan. Took time to listen. Compassionate.
Excellent caring provider
Excellent care and very careful to get my test done correct. Truly have never had anyone so concerned about making sure my glasses were going to be right for me. I do appreciate this and hard to find someone like that in these times.
Listened and took time - didn't feel like I was being rushed (like many others)
Very professional
Very satisfactory.
It was easy and helpful visit
Wonderful consideration of my symptoms, diagnostic considerations and discussion of next steps
Good
Good
Outstanding. Also, she added me to her busy schedule as I needed to be seen ASAP.
Excellent
Friendly, courteous, kind, and highly proficient. Doctor believed my morning eye irritation resulted from dry eyes. Doctor prescribed eye drops. My eyes started improving after 3 days. I've had great doctors before, but none better!
Non remarkable
Stayed on point for why I was there
All good
Excellant
Caring, thorough, took time to explain things very well
Personable, knowledgeable, articulate, compassionate,
She was upbeat; easy to talk to; and overall quite positive. I walked out feeling better than I walked in, so that's something.
My care provider was very kind, patient and thorough in answering all my concerns about my newly diagnosed retina condition. She never seemed hurried even though there were a lot patients that needed to be seen that morning. My experience with Dr. Kristen Zulliger was excellent. I would highly recommend her expertise to anyone looking for top-notch eye care,
First time with this doctor. I love her. She's smart, personable and provided helpful information.
Extremely professional and showed great knowledge of my problems
Very thorough professional and personable. Answered all my questions.
Overall was excellent took her time answered my questions
Dr. Z is very nice and professional and shows genuine care.
Good
New provider but very friendly. Addressed by concerns by listening and making eye contact. Was not distracted by computer. Felt like a real conversation
Polite
Very thorough
My care provider was very kind and understanding. She made sure I understood everything exactly as needed and was very good about explaining anything that I wasn't sure about.
Good
Dr. Zulliger was very knowledgeable and had all my medical records to refer to as she examined my eye. I had confidence in her explanations and plan for treatment.
She knew her job very well
Eye issue and they kept the lights dim.
Doctor was great, very personable, smart, and willing to take time and talk.
Perfect.
They were very polite and willing to help me with everything I needed.
Excellent! She listened to my concerns & suggested things to ease my dry eyes. She had a very good personality & I found out she was my former primary Dr's daughter. Great experience.
Answered all questions and was comprehensive
Good carev
All good. My first visit and I could not ask for better.
Very thorough with eye exam, explained what was going on, how to treat and how to manage discomfort with eye infection. Instilled confidence
Very attentive both to my past and present records and current conditions.
Good: Dr. Zulliger was very thorough and knowledgeable.
Listen to me very good
Caring, respectful and friendly
She was knowledgeable
Everyone friendly and helpful
We were so please with our new eye doctor. She was so thorough, knowledgeable and so informative. She recommended products for us and truly was overall fabulous.
Dr. Zuliger was exceptionally kind, knowledgeable and an overall great provider. I will definitely highly recommend her!
Very thorough respectful friendly. She made sure she read Dr Hirsh's notes, listened to my concerns and explained everything. She gave me samples for the 4 different eye drops/wipes I needed and explained how to use them even wrote down the directions