Alice Epitropoulos, MD

Cataract Surgeon & Ocular Surface Disease Expert

Alice Epitropoulos, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist, partner of Central Ohio Eye & Plastic Surgery and a co-founding member of The Eye Center of Columbus, a pioneering network of over 80 ophthalmologists in Downtown Columbus. A sought-after speaker and educator, Dr. Epitropoulos presents nationally and internationally on cataract and refractive surgery, ocular surface disease, and emerging innovations.

She specializes in refractive cataract surgery and leads the Dry Eye Center of Excellence. Additionally, Dr. Epitropoulos served as a clinical assistant professor at The Ohio State University for decades, where she also earned both her bachelor's degree in nursing and her medical degree. She is deeply involved in clinical research, contributing to the advancement of new technologies, and has published extensively in peer-reviewed medical journals.

She is the Founder, President and Medical Director of TEKv Therapeutics, a start-up biotech company based in Columbus, Ohio. TEKv's mission is to develop and commercialize novel treatments for debilitating T cell mediated autoimmune diseases to meet significant unmet needs.

Dr. Epitropoulos also serves as a team physician for the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Dry Eye Center of Excellence

Preparing The Ocular Surface

Whether you’re a long-time patient or someone new seeking relief from dry eyes, Our practice is passionate about helping you on your dry eye journey. Our mission to provide comprehensive, quality eye care starts with sharing the latest knowledge about ocular surface disease.

We recognize that successful eye surgery starts with a well-balanced ocular surface. Dry eye is often overlooked and may hold the key to ensuring optimal surgical outcomes and can enhance your overall visual experience.

Thank you for choosing The Eye Center of Columbus as your dry eye center of excellence. Together, we will explore the best options for dry eye relief & optimizing your vision.

Refractive Cataract Surgery

We are dedicated to helping you see clearly again and restoring the vibrancy of the world around you.

Imagine the joy of clear vision while reducing the dependence on contact lenses or glasses. Rediscover the vibrant colors and finer details of life by replacing the lens inside your eye. Our compassionate team is here to guide you every step of the way, providing exceptional care and support from pre-op to recovery.

Take the first step toward a brighter, clearer future. Schedule a consultation today and let us help you see the world with newfound clarity through our advanced lens based surgery options.

Cataract & Premium Implants

The Eye Center of Columbus is located in the Arena District of downtown Columbus.

Call: 800-964-9969

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The Eye Center

The Eye Center of Columbus is located in the Arena District of downtown Columbus and is one of the largest dedicated eye centers in the country.

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