Erich Hinel, OD Blue Ash Optometrist | Cincinnati Eye Institute

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Erich A. Hinel O.D., M.S., is a member of the cornea, glaucoma, and uveitis teams at the Cincinnati Eye Institute. He sees patients at the University Medical Arts Building in Clifton and at the main office in Blue Ash.

Dr. Hinel completed his undergraduate education in biomedical science at Grand Valley State University. He studied optometry at The Ohio State University and graduated cum laude. In addition, he was invited to concurrently complete a master’s degree in vision science and contributed to research projects and publications in dry eye and ocular surface disease. He was selected to the Beta Sigma Kappa and Gold Key Optometric honor societies and was recognized as the Senior Student of the Year by the Ohio Optometric Association.

Following his graduation, he completed a 13-month post-Doctoral Residency Program in Ocular Disease at CEI. After finishing his training, Dr. Hinel joined CEI focusing his practice on the medical and pre-and-post surgical management of cornea, glaucoma, and uveitis disorders.

Dr. Hinel serves as assistant residency director for the optometric ocular disease residency at CEI. Additionally, he is a volunteer Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology within the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, and also is a consultant for the Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. He is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Ohio Optometric Association. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, and is a Board-Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry where he also serves on the board directors.

Last Updated: January 8, 2024

Education & Training
Memberships & Affiliations
Honors & Awards

Last Updated: January 8, 2024

Education & Training

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science
Grand Valley State University, Allendale Charter Township, MI
Professional Degree
Ohio State University
Master’s Degree in Vision Science
Ohio State University
Postdoctoral Residency in Ocular Disease
Cincinnati Eye Institute

Memberships & Affiliations

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Volunteer Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Consultant
American Board of Optometry
Member of the Board of Directors
Cincinnati Eye Institute
Residency Director for Optometric Ocular Disease
American Board of Optometry
Diplomate
American Academy of Optometry
Fellow
American Optometric Association
Member
Ohio Optometric Association
Member

Honors & Awards

Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society Member
Gold Key Optometric Honor Society Member
Ohio Optometric Association’s Senior Student of the Year

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