Sarah Yoest

Sarah Yoest, OD

  • Optometry
  • Optometrist
Accepting new patients

Insurances We Accept

614-293-8116

About Me

As an optometrist, I work with the visually impaired to best use their remaining functional vision after vision loss. Most eye care is focused on preventing vision loss and maintaining good ocular health. My role is to work with patients to suggest remediations that help compensate for visual loss. I primarily treat vision loss due to hereditary and pathological eye diseases. I introduce strategies to use the remaining vision through technology, behavior changes and low vision aids. I also connect patients with other services that may be helpful in their rehabilitation process. I love the availability to work with and learn from so many stellar clinicians and researchers here.

For 25 years, I worked at a multidisciplinary rehabilitation facility for the blind and visually impaired. There, I had the opportunity to work with vision rehab professionals from a variety of professions. I continue to consult at the Nationwide Children's Hospital Multidisciplinary Low Vision Clinic. In addition, I have lectured to community groups, allied medical students and professionals, optometry and ophthalmology professionals as well as conducted educational seminars for rehabilitation counselors and served on accreditation teams for vision rehabilitation facilities. At Ohio State, I have been an assistant clinical professor at the College of Optometry and currently hold that position in the College of Medicine's Department of Ophthalmology.

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and traveling.

Procedures and Conditions I Treat

  • Eye Abnormalities
  • Vision Disorders
  • Astigmatism
  • Myopia
  • Optometry
  • Ophthalmology
  • Vision, Low

Education and Training

Education History

Graduate

Ohio State University College of Optometry, Columbus, OH
9/20/1978 - 6/8/1984

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.

30 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

  • Overall
    4.9 out of 5
  • Explains Things Carefully
    5.0 out of 5
  • Listens Carefully
    5.0 out of 5
  • Gives Understandable Instructions
    5.0 out of 5
  • Knows My Medical History
    4.8 out of 5
  • Shows Respect
    5.0 out of 5
  • Time Spent Together
    4.9 out of 5
  • Reviewed on Mar 19, 2025

    Good visit knowledgeable

  • Reviewed on Mar 16, 2025

    Dr yoest was very good

  • Reviewed on Jan 31, 2025

    Very friendly and easy to discuss concerns

  • Reviewed on Jan 21, 2025

    She was excellent!

  • Reviewed on Sep 18, 2024

    Very friendly

  • Reviewed on Sep 15, 2024

    The provider spent plenty of time telling me of many eye help devices which could help me.the visit was helpful although my vision remains a question for Mother Nature.

  • Reviewed on Jun 30, 2024

    Very good

  • Reviewed on May 05, 2024

    I loved that she knew immediately what Ushers syndrome was. None of my optometrist's seemed to know may thing about it. She seemed so knowledgeable about it too and was able to answer my questions easily.

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. Yoest has reported no relationships with companies or entities.

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