About Cincinnati Eye Institute
Cincinnati Eye Institute has been providing exceptional eye care to the community for over 70 years. The institute is home to internationally recognized doctors, rated in the top 1%, who treat a wide range of complex and routine eye conditions. The CEI team offers comprehensive services, including an Urgent Eye Clinic for emergency care. The waiting area is modern and comfortable, with plenty of handicapped parking and an elevator for easy access between floors. There is also a vending machine and a small restaurant for convenience. Patients have reported a mixed experience at Cincinnati Eye Institute. While the doctors, such as Dr. Shaw, are praised for their professionalism and expertise, some have mentioned that the staff could be more helpful, particularly for those with mobility issues. Waiting times can be lengthy, with some patients experiencing delays of over an hour, which may feel disrespectful. Additionally, concerns have been raised about the medication policy, as missed appointments can lead to a halt in prescriptions, which some patients find challenging. Despite these issues, the institute is known for its high-quality eye care, and many look forward to their procedures, like cataract surgery, with anticipation. Overall, there is room for improvement in the patient experience.
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!
Be prepared to wait. Waited half hour to see doc then she had an emergency so we waited a little over an hour. Nice modern waiting area. Bring something to do while you wait. Lots of handicapped parking. Elevator to go between floors. Vending machine and small restaurant and carryout available on site
My advice for anyone whose optometrist or primary care physician has made a referral to CEI.....ASK FOR ANOTHER REFERRAL. Although the doctors at CEI seem competent, CEI is VERY disrespectful of people’s time. The few times I’ve been there (once to treat a cataract and a second time to treat a torn retina) I had to wait HOURS in the waiting room to be seen. It’s a joke. Based upon the other reviews I’ve read, it sounds like making patients wait 3-4 hours is common practice. Avoid this place at all costs!!!