About Me
As an ophthalmologist, I specialize in the medical care and surgical management of glaucoma as well as treating patients with complex cataracts, unusually small eyes, “complex eyes” as part of a genetic condition, and complications after surgery.
When I first sit down with a patient, I tell them more about their eye diseases and conditions, and the value of tests and procedures to determine if their eyes are stable or not. Glaucoma is a long-term disease and currently there is no cure, so follow-up care and prognosis will be discussed. I inform patients of the treatment options, then we decide which approach to take based on the stage of their disease, lifestyle, cost, side effects of treatment and risk of complications. I’m privileged to help individuals improve and preserve vision, and especially to prevent blindness.
I returned to The Ohio State University to give back in service as chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science in appreciation of my MD and PhD training. The people are fantastic and show stellar qualities that help them provide outstanding care to individuals.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, walking our dog, going on fishing adventures, gardening and cooking.
Highlights
- Delivered the 2018 Robert N. Shaffer Lecture at the American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Delivered the 2020 Clinician Scientist Lecture at the American Glaucoma Society
- Served as co-senior author on the fifth, sixth and seventh editions of the Shields’ Textbook of Glaucoma
- Worked on the team science in glaucoma genetics as part of the NEIGHBORHOOD Consortium
- Worked on the team science in eye physiology and eye tissue biomechanics to understand pathways of eye fluid circulation and eye pressure regulation
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Glaucoma
- Cataract
- Genetics
- Pediatric Ophthalmology
- Intense Pulsed Light Therapy
- Eye Pain
- Dry Eye Syndromes
- Ophthalmology
Locations Where I Practice
6435 Post Road
Dublin, OH 43016
614-293-8116
6100 North Hamilton Road
Westerville, OH 43081
614-814-8100
915 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43212
614-293-9431
in Eye and Ear Institute
915 Olentangy River Road
Suite 5000
Columbus, OH 43212
614-293-8116
in Outpatient Care New Albany
6100 North Hamilton Road
2nd Floor, Suite 2B
Westerville, OH 43081
614-293-8116
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH
6/1/1982 - 6/9/1989
Graduate
Ohio State University at Columbus, Columbus, OH
8/1/1982 - 6/9/1989
Internship
Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
7/1/1989 - 6/30/1990
Residency
Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
7/1/1990 - 6/30/1993
Fellowship
Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
7/1/1993 - 6/30/1994
Fellowship
University of Michigan W.K. Kellogg Eye Center, Ann Arbor, MI
7/1/1994 - 6/30/1995
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
5/4/1997
Academic Information
My Department
Ophthalmology
My Division
Ophthalmology
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.
149 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
4.9 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. Moroi 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.
- Genentech
- Harvard University
- Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology
- Future Vision Foundation
Dr. Moroi is absolutely delightful, very very good at what she does, very methodical, professional and explains everything so as to ensure that you know the what, where and how in regards to your condition and care.
Thee best
Dr Moroi was timely and thorough in treating my condition. She explained options and alternative solutions and always listens to my concerns.
Warm greetings and care for the patient!
Dr. Moroi is very knowledgeable and caring.
Excellent
Dr Maroi was very thorough and accomplished in her area of expertise - glaucoma.
None that I can think of and always has been professional, courteous, and helpful in trying to give recommendations and running certain eye tests/exams when needed per my constant issues with severe dry eyes, but unfortunately nothing has really helped much per treatment wise.
My provider handled a tricky mix up with kindness and in a professional way.
All good. First visit s prior provider retired.
Efficient, thorough, thoughtful, patient and professional.
Good
Overall, I would say pertaining to certain questions in regards to alternative medications discussed and/or other possible medical procedures to look into for my constant dry eye symptoms, at times this provider could try to explain them a little better in simpler terms rather than the medical terminology talk in ophthalmic medicine that for me, can be kind of hard to take in for better understanding since I don't come from that background and for me raises more questions overall.
Extremely detailed and friendly. Listens carefully
Excellent care
Very attentive and responsive- highly recommend!!
She is excellent she seems to really care about my health
I had a good experience.
Very knowledgeable and professional
No problem
She is extremely excellent!
OMG Dr. Sayoko E. Moroi was superb!! She was so efficient and accurate in her assessment. I left the Havener Eye Institute thinking how terrific and knowledgeable she is as an Ophthalmologist and eye surgeon! She communicated clearly the plan with me and showed me the items needed on-line to treat my annoying eye condition. Lastly, absolutely deserving of the photo spotlight at the entrance of the Havener Eye Institute!
Knowledgeable, professional, thorough, patient, efficient, competent, caring
Highly competent, friendly, takes the time needed to examine, explain, discuss, demonstrate.
I've had several opthamologists that were not a great fit for me. Dr. Moroi is the best! She is excellent! Very passionate about her patients and on point documentation.
Dr Moroi is a kind, caring, compassionate and skilled ophthalmologist.
Good
Overall, Dr. Moroi has always been very professional, courteous and friendly towards pertaining to both running tests and offering suggestions to try and help combat my constant ongoing dry eye symptom issues I've dealt with for a very long time in my life.
She is excellent, knowledgeable and considerate.
The doctor was very knowledgeable about my condition (dry eye) and gave me a plan to address the issue.
She is always very friendly and she showed me charts that indicated the condition of both my eyes Is stable.
Professional
Very thorough
Good
Listened closely
Dr. Was excellent and kind to me.
I am extremely pleased with Dr. Moroi.
Very good
She is excellent! Extremely knowledgeable and I am grateful to have her care for me.
The best.
Very personable
Compassionate care provider
Great
The doctor uses her excellent skill, and expertise to care for my vision in a compassionate manner.
Very personable and professional
I made this appointment on a whim, because my regular eye doctor at another facility (which I also like) didn't seem to have any expertise in my combo of dry eye and glaucoma. Dr. Moroi really took the time to explain why things happen, what research doesn't know and started conservatively with things I could do that did not require medication for my dry eye (which is a chronic problem for me that affects my overall quality of life). I am two weeks in on her plan and feeling better and am greatly appreciative of her care and kindness. It is already making a difference in my day to day activities.
She needs to slow-down and listen more about my concerns.
She was incredible Introduced herself to me and my wifeSat and talked with us using a flip chart
No bad experience. Very professional. Very good experience.
Explains everything thoroughly, and Is very knowledgeable.
Dr. Maroi was amazing. She carefully explained each step of my eye exam, discussed medication, and was genuinely interested in me as not only a patient but as a person.
Very informative on what was going to happen
Dr. Moroi is very pleasant, kind and caring. She is knowledgeable and addresses all of my concerns.
Dr. Moroi was wonderful! She offered more help than we expected!
The staff were excellent!
No words to describe how good she is, I am very grateful!