Business Details
41 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Comprehensive Eye Care in Cincinnati, OH
At Kenkel Eye Care, we are dedicated to providing exceptional optometry services to the Cincinnati community. With decades of combined experience, our team of skilled optometrists offers comprehensive eye exams, advanced treatments for eye diseases, and personalized vision correction solutions. We utilize state-of-the-art technology to ensure accurate diagnoses and effective care, while our partnership with LensCrafters provides access to premium eyewear and on-site lens services.Our commitment to patient education and holistic eye health ensures that every family member receives tailored care in a welcoming environment. We prioritize convenience with flexible appointment scheduling and accept most vision and medical insurance plans to support accessible care.
Services
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Specialty Contact Lenses
Cataract Management
Dry Eye Treatment
Scleral Lenses
Diabetic Eye Exams
Glaucoma Treatment
LASIK Surgery
Macular Degeneration
Myopia Management
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience in comprehensive eye exams and disease management.
- Our practice utilizes state-of-the-art Clarifye digital refraction technology for precise diagnostics.
- We provide personalized care for conditions like dry eye, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy.
- Our partnership with LensCrafters ensures seamless access to premium eyewear and lens services.
- We maintain flexible hours, including weekend appointments, for patient convenience.
What people say
Thorough exam
Caring staff
Prompt Saturday service
Clear explanations
Urgent specialist referral
Services
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Our comprehensive eye exams evaluate vision and eye health using advanced Clarifye digital refraction technology. We assess for diseases like glaucoma and cataracts while determining corrective lens prescriptions. The exam includes retinal imaging and intraocular pressure testing to ensure early detection of conditions affecting vision. Patients receive detailed explanations of their eye health and personalized treatment recommendations.
Specialty Contact Lenses
We specialize in fitting specialty contact lenses for complex conditions like keratoconus and dry eye. Our inventory includes scleral lenses, rigid gas-permeable lenses, and daily disposables. Trial lenses allow patients to test comfort before committing, while our optometrists provide ongoing adjustments to ensure optimal vision and eye health outcomes for even the most sensitive eyes.
Dry Eye Treatment
Our dry eye treatments address symptoms through artificial tears, prescription medications, and advanced therapies like LipiFlow thermal pulsation. We identify underlying causes such as meibomian gland dysfunction and create customized plans combining lifestyle modifications with medical interventions to restore ocular surface health and improve comfort.
Scleral Lenses
Scleral lenses vault over irregular corneas to correct vision for keratoconus and post-surgical patients. These large-diameter gas-permeable lenses create a tear reservoir that hydrates the eye, making them ideal for severe dry eye cases. Our optometrists perform precise measurements to ensure proper fit and long-term wearing comfort.
Cataract Management
We provide pre- and post-operative care for cataract surgery while monitoring progression through regular exams. Our management approach includes UV protection guidance, medication reviews, and nutritional counseling to slow development. We coordinate with ophthalmologists for surgical referrals when vision correction becomes necessary through intraocular lens implantation.
People
Dr. Timothy P. Kenkel
Optometrist
Dr. Kenkel has practiced optometry since 1985, specializing in comprehensive exams and contact lens fittings. He graduated from The Ohio State University College of Optometry and serves Cincinnati patients at both Glenway locations with expertise in ocular disease management.
Dr. Julie Cleary
Optometrist
Dr. Cleary joined Kenkel Eye Care in 2002 after earning her Doctor of Optometry degree from Indiana University. She specializes in contact lens fittings and early detection of eye diseases, bringing 20+ years of experience in providing personalized vision care to Cincinnati residents.
Questions
What optometry services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive eye exams, specialty contact lens fittings, dry eye treatments, cataract monitoring, glaucoma management, diabetic eye exams, and LASIK consultations using advanced diagnostic technology.
Do you accept vision insurance?
Yes, we accept most vision and medical insurance plans. Our staff can help verify coverage details and explain your benefits during appointment scheduling.
Are emergency eye appointments available?
We accommodate urgent eye concerns with same-day appointments, including Saturdays, for conditions requiring immediate attention like sudden vision changes or eye injuries.
How do scleral lenses help dry eye?
Scleral lenses vault over the cornea, creating a tear-filled chamber that protects sensitive eye surfaces. This design provides continuous hydration while improving vision clarity for dry eye and irregular cornea patients.
What eyewear options are available?
Through our LensCrafters partnership, we offer premium frames, prescription sunglasses, and specialty lenses including progressive, blue light filtering, and transitional lenses with on-site adjustments.
