CINCINNATI EYE INSTITUTE is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in CINCINNATI, OH, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.4 out of 5 from 832 reviews.

CINCINNATI EYE INSTITUTE

cincinnati, OHMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

1945 CEI DR.

CINCINNATI, OH

Service Area

This provider serves patients in CINCINNATI and surrounding areas in OH.

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Note on Service Area

This ambulatory surgery center serves patients in the surrounding area. Contact this surgery center directly to confirm service availability in your specific location.

Procedures Performed

Common outpatient procedures performed at this ambulatory surgery center, based on reported specialties.

Cataract SurgeryThe clouded natural lens of the eye is removed and replaced with a clear artificial one. It is one of the most common outpatient procedures performed in the country, usually takes under 30 minutes per eye, and is done under light sedation with numbing drops rather than general anesthesia.LASIK / Refractive SurgeryA laser reshapes the cornea to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism, reducing dependence on glasses or contacts. The procedure itself takes minutes per eye. Vision is often noticeably better within a day, though it can take several weeks to fully stabilize.Glaucoma SurgeryCreates a new drainage path for fluid inside the eye to lower internal pressure. Glaucoma damages the optic nerve silently, so the goal is preventing further vision loss rather than restoring vision already lost. Several minimally invasive options are now performed in outpatient settings.Retinal SurgeryRepairs the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye, most often for a detached or torn retina, or for bleeding related to diabetes. Timing matters — a detaching retina is treated urgently because delay increases the risk of permanent vision loss.Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)Removes excess skin and fat from the upper or lower eyelids. When drooping upper lids block part of the visual field, the procedure is functional rather than cosmetic and is often covered by insurance if visual field testing documents the obstruction.Corneal TransplantReplaces damaged or clouded corneal tissue with donor tissue. Modern techniques often replace only the affected layer rather than the full thickness, which shortens recovery. Vision improves gradually over months, and stitches may stay in place for a year or longer.

Procedure list is based on CMS-reported specialty designations. Contact the facility to confirm specific procedures offered.

Patient Experience Scores

Overall: 94/100 (+1 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 252 surveys · 21% response rate

OAS CAHPS scores are linear means (0–100) from Medicare patient surveys. Higher is better. National averages shown for comparison.

Overall RatingPatients who gave the facility a high overall rating
94+1 vs national avg (93)
0↑ natl avg100
Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
92+0 vs national avg (92)
0↑ natl avg100
StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
98+2 vs national avg (96)
0↑ natl avg100
CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
93-1 vs national avg (94)
0↑ natl avg100
Source: OAS CAHPS (Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery CAHPS) Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Scores are linear means on a 0–100 scale.

Safety Metrics

Hospital Transfer Rate

% of patients transferred to a hospital during or after their procedure (ASC-4). Lower is better.

0.10%

natl avg ~1.0%

Patient Fall Rate

% of patients who experienced a fall resulting in injury. Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~0.1%

Patient Burn Rate

% of patients who experienced a burn during their procedure. Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~0.03%

Wrong Site Surgery Rate

% of cases involving wrong-site, wrong-side, wrong-patient, or wrong-implant surgical events. Lower is better.

0.04%

natl avg ~0.01%

Source: CMS ASC Quality Reporting Program. Data reflects Medicare patient outcomes reported by the facility.

Affiliated Surgeons

Surgeons affiliated with this facility based on NPPES NPI registry data.

+ 14 more affiliated surgeons on record

Surgeon affiliations are sourced from CMS NPPES data and may not reflect current practice arrangements. Contact the facility to confirm.

Google Reviews

4.4
832 reviews
Maria F.nieto

Maria F.nieto

I've gotten Lasik eye surgery around August of 2021 & my life has improved tremendously. I am able to drive with confidence, I can read street names, I can read food menus at a drive through. Things I once couldn't. I went through countless of appointments to find out if I am a candidate. I was told "how do you even drive at night?" that's when I realized my vision truly was a problem. I no longer remember the name of my Dr but thank you so much to him & Cincinnati Eye Institute staff!

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Jimmy Swanson

Jimmy Swanson

I had an excellent experience surrounding my recent Urgent Care eye appointment with the team at CEI Urgent Care in Blue Ash. The entire staff, including reception, nursing, and doctors were highly professional, friendly, and provided state-of-the-art care. 5 stars plus!

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Becky Sallada

Becky Sallada

Dr. A Kumar did my husband's and then my cataract surgery. For both of my surgeries Dr. Kumar had additional "emergency surgeries added on several days in advance so on my second eye we were instructed to be their at 6:15 a.m. the building doesn't open until 6:39 so we were fourth in line when the doors clicked open. The nursing staff doesn't even arrive until 6:20-6:30. Not ever having worked day shift I hated all the 7:00 a.m. times her appointments. And having a few emergencies actually is code for saying we overbooked and now we have way too many patients coming into this puppy mill should be done today Dr finally decides to come in at 7:30 when my surgery was scheduled and I was the fourth one in so at what point did the doctor wash her hands for surgery on my eye. And I thought that I had was that my husband received the same medication I received to induce and amnesiac sleep-like quality which work very well for him he didn't even remember the day however I remembered everything was wait for the entire surgery and while on the Left eye it wasn't unpleasant but I heard everything going on and I was the least of the concerns in the room they discuss the medication that the doctor that wanted who to order it from why wasn't there more of it there and then oh you're done. However now for my left eye the doctor was already behind I had told her everything she said during the last surgery and she just laughed and said oh you remember that. Instead of explaining what they were doing they taped my head with my left eye down which didn't make any sense to me since they were going to work on my left eye but evidently that's how they do it even though I questioned it. The doctor rushed in started working and it was okay but then it hurt and then it really hurt and I told her it hurt and that it really hurt and that it was uncomfortable and her response was well I'm almost done at which point she continued to shove it and I suppose so that she could rush off to the next patient with little or no concern to the fact that it actually hurt me. The post update for the second eye was miserable which I wasn't expecting. My husband had bubbles under his lenses so had to be on eye drops for an additional month I had a wrinkle in my right eye and I can see the entire side of the lens that she placed in my left eye yesterday pretty sure that's not correct but I have a 7:00 a.m. appointment today again for a post-op visit. So if you're going to have your cataracts done and you don't mind a puppy mill atmosphere with little or no concern for the patient CEI's definitely replaced and Dr Kumar is the doctor for you. I have to say all of the nurses were excellent but you have to bear in mind that nurses cost money doctors make money so the nurses have to be nice.

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Mrs T

Mrs T

Flew to Cincinnati to CEI from Maine for cataract removal. My husband has a very rare eye condition which makes it difficult to have a cataract removed. Nanothalma. His left eye had been done in Boston 4 years back. Not the best result. So we sought a different surgeon to do his right eye. We found Dr. Snyder through our glaucoma specialist in Portland Maine. I wish I could tell you the whole story as there were some setbacks on our part once we got down there. Nothing to do with Dr. Snyder or CEI. We were greeted at the desk first off. They are the frontline people and we got a good feeling when we came into the practice. Special shout out to Amber at the front desk. She has the gift of listening and following procedure. Just loved her. Everyone that was involved took care of us. I can’t begin to tell you about the professionalism, dedication and kindness that was expressed to us. Prior to seeing Dr. Snyder an assistant comes in and does preliminary work to prepare for Dr. Snyder. He takes that info and continues the assessment. His actual time with you is sufficient if one thinks about that. Dr. Snyder knows what he is doing, gives you the info, makes sure you understand and is on to the next patient and that’s what I need him to do for us and for others that need his care. Tells us to call if there are any problems. He gave my husband back his sight. That’s all I care about. His life will be better. Our deepest appreciation to them all. Phenomenal team of people.

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Linda Johnson

Linda Johnson

Was referred to Dr. Snyder from my Dr in florida. Was the best thing my old doctor could have done. Done with him. Dr. Snyder took care of 2 eye issues I've been dealing with for over a year. Within a week of my appt, he had me in surgery and all fixed. Amazing. I am even starting to see out of the eye that i had two cornea transplants over 2 years ago and haven't seen anything since. He said that was phase one. Can't wait for phase 2

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Years in Operation

20 years

Est. 2006

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

10

Specialties

Ophthalmology
Medicare Certified

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