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Dr. Alice T Epitropoulos M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Alice T Epitropoulos M.D.

Ophthalmologist

4/5(18)
262 Neil Ave Suite 430 Columbus OH, 43215
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Alice Epitropoulos is an ophthalmologist practicing in Columbus, OH. Dr. Epitropoulos specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Epitropoulos can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Epitropoulos can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.

Education and Training

Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh 1989

Ohio State University College of Medicine And Public Health,Columbus, Ohio, United States 1989

Ohio State University College of Medicine 1989

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 29 years of experience
Dr. Alice T Epitropoulos M.D.
Dr. Alice T Epitropoulos M.D.'s Expert Contributions
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    Overall, there do not appear to be any significant adverse effects from Vyvanse in children using this for ADHD. Some report blurred vision, which if noted, warrants an eye exam. Development of astigmatism (to my knowledge) is not a known side effect READ MORE

  • What is the cause of dry eyes?

    There are several types of dry eye which are treated in different ways. If one method is not effective, other options can be treated. Inflammation lies at the heart of dry eye disease, many treatments of dry eye disease target the inflammatory pathway. READ MORE

  • Can diabetes cause reading difficulties?

    Diabetic retinopathy is one of the leading cause of vision loss. Routine eye exams are recommended for patients with diabetes to make sure that diabetes is not adversely affecting eyesight. It may be something as simple as a change in glasses prescription, but you want to make sure it's not cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration or the diabetes causing her vision difficulties. READ MORE

  • My son is 3 years old and has developed cataract. What should I do?

    Your son should see a pediatric ophthalmologist (surgeon) ASAP. If he has signs of weaker vision in his right eye (amblyopia), this needs to be treated right away, otherwise irreversible damage to eyesight can occur! READ MORE

  • What is the safe age for wearing sunglasses?

    There are sunglasses with UV protection for all ages... I recommend wearing UV protection for all ages, especially when exposed to the sunlight for extended periods of time. READ MORE

  • Can baby shampoos cause cataract?

    No, baby shampoo does not cause cataracts. It can help to cleanse bacteria from lids and lashes in patients with blepharitis. READ MORE

Awards

  • Outstanding Woman In Technology 2008 Tech Columbus - Innovations Awards 
  • Docs Rate the Docs  WBNS-10TV Honor 
  • OSN Premier Surgeon 2018 300 Innovators in Refractive Cataract Surgery 

Dr. Alice T Epitropoulos M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 262 Neil Ave Suite 430

262 Neil Ave Suite 430 -
Columbus, OH 43215
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New patients: 614-221-7464, 614-827-6712
Fax: 614-221-8117

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Patient Experience with Dr. Epitropoulos


4.0

Based on 18 reviews

Dr. Alice T Epitropoulos M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 18 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Dr. Alice T. Epitropoulos’ career as an ophthalmologist began in 1989 when she graduated from the Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus. After an internship at the Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Dr. Epitropoulos returned to Ohio State University to complete a residency. Dr. Alice T. Epitropoulos is a highly experienced physician who has been in practice for more than 28 years. Dr. Epitropoulos is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, and provides treatment for a diverse range of eye related conditions for patients of all ages. Conditions treated by her include glaucoma, cataracts, blepharitis, nystagmus, keratitis, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. She is also renowned for her use of the latest technological advances, including laser cataract removal, and for patenting the Epi Glare testing system for patients with cataracts. Alice T. Epitropoulos, MD, FACS, is currently serving as Ophthalmologist at Ophthalmic Surgeons & Consultants of Ohio, and is affiliated with OhioHealth Grant Medical Center, in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Epitropoulos keeps up to date with advances and innovations in her field through her membership of professional organizations including the American Board of Ophthalmology, the International Society of Refractive Surgeons, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor (MD) or a doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO). They deal with eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists examine, diagnose and treat eye disease, prescribe medications and perform eye surgery. They also write prescriptions for eyeglasses and contact lenses.

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