William McLaughlin, OD
Optometrist
Optometry
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614-293-8116
Accepting new patients
Conditions and expertise
- Contact Lenses
- Refractive Errors
- Eye Injuries
- Eye Abnormalities
- Nearsightedness
Locations
- Eye and Ear Institute
Academic information
Department: Ophthalmology
About
- Gender
- Male
Biography
At the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, I started out as an optometrist, providing general eye care for more than 34 years, and was the first optometrist here to become an associate professor of clinical ophthalmology. I'm very proud to have taught ophthalmology residents, fellows, and medical students for many years and hopefully more to come. Academia and teaching has kept me up-to-date in the ever-changing field of elite eye care.
While being highly nearsighted myself, I have always had a passion for contact lenses. I completed advanced training with a contact lens residency at Ohio State in 1986 while also earning a post-doctorate master's degree. I specialize in contact lenses and sports vision at Ohio State, where I have the pleasure of almost exclusively providing vision diagnosis and treatment to our university's athletes since 1989.
Highlights
- Author of many referred publications
- Former associate editor of the Contact Lens Spectrum magazine
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2016, 2017, 2019
Conditions and expertise
- Contact Lenses
- Eye Abnormalities
- Eye Injuries
- Nearsightedness
- Refractive Errors
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Internship - Optometry
- The Ohio State University College of Optometry, Columbus, OH, United States
6/1/1984 - 6/1/1986 - Doctor of Optometry (OD)
- Ohio State University College of Optometry, Columbus, OH
9/1/1980 - 6/1/1984
Ratings and 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.
206 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Patient Comments
Consulting and Related Relationships
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As of 11/3/2025, Dr. McLaughlin has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
All good
No bad experiences, he's always very professional.
I have full confidence in my doctor.
Dr. McGlaughllin is the absolute best. He provides the care I need with professionalism and kindness and his knowledge is unmatched. He is super easy to talk to.
Dr. M. Is the best!
Dr. Mclaughlin is amazing and efficient!!
Awesome, excellent, fantastic experience. Doc listened to all my questions and concerns and provided thoughtful answers that were easy to understand.
Dr. M is the best.
Excelkent
Excellent
Dr McLaughlin is thorough and informative.
Dr. Was very helpful explaining my contact lens prescriptions and answered all my concerns.
Dr. McLaughlin is an amazing physician. I feel like he looks out for my best interests, and he always takes time to listen.
Dr always pleasant and knowledgeable
I really like Dr McL.....he certainly seems quite COMPETENT/KNOWLEDGABLE/PROFESSIONAL.....I have no complaint
Did not have a good or bad experience.
I've been seeing him for something like 25-30 years. Experienced, caring, funny, kind care giver. I'd never consider seeing anyone else. He may have saved my eye about 18 years ago when I called him because I was seeing a strobe light effect in my right eye and he told me I needed to see a retinal specialist right away. I trust Dr. McLaughlin entirely.
Randy always takes good care of me and is a joy to talk to!
Dr. McLaughlin is my preferred eye doctor. Best one I've had in my adulthood.
Very generous with his time, never makes me feel rushed
I see Dr McLaughlin annually for my eye exam. He is an excellent clinician and genuinely cares about me as a patient and person.
Easily contacted and responded and ready to help sooner than I expected. Gave me some trial contacts since others had ripped. Helpful problem solver that went above and beyond to explain, give me assurance and offer his assistance in the future. Really like Dr. Mclaughlin!
Excellent care as usual
Very pleasant, respectful and knowledgeable
Dr McLaughlin is awesome
He was every good.
Dr McLaughlin is always very efficient and explains everything very well. Appreciate the ease in which I can get my contacts.
Very quick for a eye exam, maybe 10 minutes top
Doctor is always outgoing, personable and thanked me for making him my regular provider. I always enjoy our time together!
What a nice gentleman. He was very thorough and very thoughtful. He answered all my questions and then some. I will definitely return again for my next visit and recommend him whole heartedly.
Very experienced doc, quick, informative, doesn't waste my timevery important to me
Dr. McLaughlin is consistently a pleasure to see. He has provided me with fantastic care over the years and I have nothing but good things to say about my experiences with him.
He is very thorough. He originally fixed my contact prescription that a previous doctor mis-corrected and I am so very thankful to him for that.
He diagnosed my vision problem that a doctor had recently missed.
Dr McLaughlin is efficient. He clearly looked at my records before calling me back to the exam room. He is very personable and puts you at ease.
Always fast and efficient
Dr. Mclaughlin is the best eye doctor! He is friendly, efficient, and he always gives great advice about eye care.
He was efficient, polite and caring.
Always very friendly and knowledgeable.
Dr McLaughlin does it all - very efficient, very respectful
Dr. McLaughlin Always addresses all my questions or concerns, while respecting my time! My visits are always a good experience.
Outstanding in every way
The doctor was very easy to talk with and he explained what he was doing. The exam went well in a timely manner. Dr McLaughlin sent me a trial set of contacts to try out new prescription
Prompt efficient friendly
Dr is always pleasant and well informed
Great
Totally Excellent
I've been a patient of Dr McLaughlin's for 40 years. He is always great to work with
Very efficient and always attentive to my needs.
Great person and listner.
Dr McLaughlin explained things about my near and far-sightedness. He also recommended a very good and new contact lens for me, which is very comfortable.
Dr. Mclaughlin is always focused on his patient's needs. He is kind and professional. Five !
He was so nice provider ever seen
He is outstanding. He listens to all concerns.
Overall my visit was good, in which it normally is.
Randy McGlaughlin always provides excellent eye care services for me. And we have great discussions about everything and anything!
He is always friendly and efficient.
Dr McLaughlin Is the best contact lens specialist ever!
Very punctual and professional
Knowledgeable, friendly & approachable, answered my questions and gave good advice