Alison Early, MD Maineville & Middletown LASIK Eye Surgeon

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Alison D. Early grew up in Avon Lake, Ohio with her parents and three siblings. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Cincinnati where she graduated magna cum laude and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biopsychology. She then earned her medical doctorate at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. She went on to complete an Internal Medicine internship at Cleveland Clinic-Akron General followed by three years of ophthalmology residency at The Ohio State University Havener Eye Institute. During her time at Ohio State, Alison performed hundreds of cataract surgeries and other procedures including various laser surgeries to treat glaucoma and retinal disease, intravitreal injections to treat diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration, and more. In addition to her clinical work, Alison was nominated by her peers and was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society in her final year of residency. She has presented research on the regional and national level including at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology annual conference.

Dr. Early practices medical and surgical comprehensive ophthalmology including cataract surgery, LASIK and PRK surgery and the management of glaucoma, diabetic eye care, and dry eye.

Outside of ophthalmology, Dr. Early and her husband enjoy spending time together with their children and dog. They enjoy spending time in the outdoors and have gone on backpacking treks in New Hampshire, Montana, Wyoming, and the Inka Trail in Peru.

Last Updated: January 8, 2024

Education & Training
Memberships & Affiliations
Honors & Awards

Last Updated: January 8, 2024

Education & Training

Bachelor of Arts in Biopsychology
University of Cincinnati
Medical Degree
University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine
Internship in Internal Medicine
Cleveland Clinic-Akron General, Akron, Ohio
Residency
The Ohio State University, Havener Eye Institute, Columbus, Ohio

Memberships & Affiliations

Gold Humanism Honor Society
Member
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Member
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
Member
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Member

Honors & Awards

Cincinnati Top Docs, Cincinnati Magazine, January 2020
Rising Star Medical Leaders, Venue Magazine, August 2018

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