Eye Care
Our goal is simple: providing care to keep our patientsโ eyes healthy and allowing them to see their very best. Our team of experts takes pride in collaboration–whether it be with referring providers, providers the department refers patients to, as well as the patient themselves to ensure that each patient receives the best overall care.
Joseph Cooper, MD practices at our Marietta office, while providers Craig Dodrill, MD, and Danielle Ortman, MD, are located at the Athens Medical Campus. All providers are accepting new patients with no referral necessary.ย
It’s important to note that the Department of Ophthalmology focuses on the medicalย care of the eyes such as injuries, disorders, and diseases. We accept most major medical insurance; please see the Patient Resources section on this page for more information on vision insurance.
Conditions We Treat
- Cataracts
- Eye injuries
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
- Plaquenilย
Services We Offer
- Cataract evaluation
- Dilated eye exam
- Vision Exam
Why Choose Us
Compassionate Patient-Centered Care
We focus on providing patient/family-centered care. Our eye care team takes the time to get to know each patient, their complete health situation, and their treatment goals. We involve patients at each step of the care process, and always keep them informed of whatโs happening with their health care plan.
Coordinated Care with Specialty Providers
Because we offer comprehensive eye care, we work with all of your health care providersโincluding your primary care providerโto provide you with an individualized treatment plan.ย When needed, our eye care team can coordinate care with other specialty providers across Memorial Health System’s network.
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Patient Resources
Medical vs. Vision Insurance
When it comes to eye exams, it can be confusing to know what your insurance covers. Itโs important to understand the difference between medical and vision insurance so you can utilize your coverage to the fullest. Most people have major medical insurance, and some people carry additional vision insurance.
Medical Insurance
We accept most major medical insurances. Medical insurance covers medical eye exams or treatments that we provide. This includes a wide range of eye-related medical problems, such as:
- Cataracts/cataract surgery
- Diabetic eye care
- Dry eyes
- Flashes/floaters
- Foreign body removal
- Glaucoma
- Hypertension
- Lid lesion/abnormality
- Macular degeneration
Vision Insurance
Vision insurance covers wellness eye exams including routine eye checkups, refractions, and the cost of calculating and writing your prescription. A refraction is the measurement for an eyeglass’s prescription, and it is not covered under medical insurance.
Your plan may provide discounts or allowances towards eyeglass frames, lenses, or contacts. Vision insurance is usually chosen by an employer and prefers certain providers. Routine eye exams can care for astigmatism, nearsightedness, or farsightedness. As part of this exam, your doctor also checks for many conditions and diseases.
We doย notย accept vision insurance, but this will allow you to use this benefit with a different provider to be measured or fitted for glasses or contacts.
Locations
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Athens Medical Campus
Department of Ophthalmology
206 Columbus Road, Suite 304
Athens, Ohio -
Wayne Street Medical Campus
Department of Ophthalmology
330 East 8th Street, Suite 150
Marietta, Ohio
(740) 592-4461
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