Welcome to The Refractive Center of Ohio, where we believe that the best possible results are achieved only by combining the most current technology with experience and expertise. As a native resident in the Columbus area, Dr. Alice Epitropoulos, founder of The Refractive Center of Ohio, is proud to serve the people of the community by providing contemporary vision correction options such as Custom Wavefront™ LASIK and multifocal intraocular lens implants (IOL).
Dr. Alice Epitropoulos was the first ophthalmologist in Columbus to implant the AcrySof® ReSTOR® Intraocular lens (IOL). ReSTOR® and, more recently, ReZoom™ join Crystalens®, which received FDA approval in late 2003, as a new generation of implantable options for cataract and pre-cataract patients. These alternatives reduce and possibly eliminate dependence on glasses or contacts.
The next generation of LASIK technology is here. Custom Wavefront™ LASIK has the potential to provide clearer, sharper vision and a degree of customization never before possible.
Many patients will have a greater chance of achieving 20/20 vision and fewer night vision problems with Custom Wavefront™ LASIK.
The procedure utilizes the Wavefront™Analyzer, a device that is able to accurately gauge the travel pattern of light through your eye. Like a fingerprint, the resulting customized map is completely unique to each individual. The map results are then programmed into the laser. The laser treats your eye based upon the customized mapping analysis.
Dr. Epitropoulos uses the VISX® Star 4 ActiveTrak™ Excimer laser, which is fully designed to provide unsurpassed Custom Wavefront™ LASIK.
Dr. Epitropoulos wins the 2008 Tech Columbus' Women in Technology Award.
Introducing a breakthrough in vision surgery. In the past, most cataract patients have had to rely on bifocals or reading glasses after their cataract surgery. Now, they have the option of a multifocal intraocular lens, a unique technological innovation that takes the place of the cloudy cataract. The ReSTOR® IOL can provide you with quality vision – both up close and at a distance – giving you increased independence from reading glasses or bifocals. Enjoy better vision than you have for decades!
For the first time in the history of ophthalmology, with this new technology, over 80 percent of patients who choose the ReSTOR® lens can be completely independent of glasses for all daily activities.
If you are interested in seeing your best without glasses, please contact Dr Alice Epitropoulos and we will evaluate the appropriateness of this technology for you. We will discuss the benefits, risks and costs. As always, Dr Epitropoulos strives to provide the latest proven solutions to protect and restore vision for you and your loved ones.
Dr. Alice Epitropoulos is proud to practice at The Eye Center of Columbus, an innovative affiliation of more than 30 ophthalmologists located in the Arena District of downtown Columbus.
Dr. Epitropoulos is committed to providing individualized care of unsurpassed quality to each of her patients. Unlike surgeons at some of the high-volume LASIK centers, Dr. Epitropoulos is personally involved in your preoperative evaluation and measurements prior to surgery. She prides herself on performing these important readings herself and attributes her unusually low re-treatment rate to such superior attention.
Dr. Epitropoulos was announced as a winner of of the 2008 Tech Columbus' Women in Technology Award. In addition to this prestigious award, Dr Epitropoulos is also the Vice President, Director & Cofounder of TPAC Health Insurance company, which is owned and directed by Physicians. Dr Epitropoulos invented and patented the EpiGlare Tester which is a medical device to document visual disability caused by glare from sunlight or headlights. This will be particularly useful in measuring bothersome glare in patients who have cataracts. The technology has the potential to play a crucial role in improving clinical care and to address a multi-billion dollar public safely issue. Currently Dr. Epitropoulos is conducting research on reducing astigmatism using a new device called the Terry Astigmatome. She is the first doctor in the United States to use this device in the office at the slit lamp to reduce astigmatism. She is cofounder and Vice President of The Physicians Assurance Corporation (TPAC), a physician-owned health insurance company geared to provide stability in health insurance premiums for small and medium size businesses. She along with several other physicians in Central Ohio are devoted to finding a solution to the current health care crisis.
Because of our quality ® of service and reputation, LASIK Eye Care continues to be sought out by clients all over the country and the globe.
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World-class model Caprice Bourret is among our satisfied clients.
"Alice, Thanks for helping me see again!!"
Lots of love
— Caprice
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"As someone who enjoys participating in a number of sports, I can't say enough great things about corrective eye surgery. Being free of contacts or glasses, whether playing golf or participating in a triathlon, is just wonderful!"
— Tim Maglione
Senior Director, Government Relations Group
Ohio State Medical Association
For more information about your refractive options, please contact the office of Dr. Alice Epitropoulos via email or by calling 614-887-2020 .
262 Neil Avenue
Suite 410
Columbus, OH 43215
Refractive Line
(LASIK, PRK)
Call: 614-887-2020
Non Refractive Line
(Cataract, Oculoplastics, Glaucoma)
Call: 800-964-9969
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Dr. Alice Epitropoulos included in NBC Channel 4's health team.
Part of NHL Columbus Blue Jacket's ophthalmologist team
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