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Dr. Donald Seyler Jacobs, MD

Ophthalmology
Accepting new patients
53 years of experience
Cincinnati Eye Institute 1945 Cei Dr, Blue Ash, OH 45242
(513) 984-5133

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Brief Intro

Donald S. Jacobs, M.D., F.A.C.S. specializes in laser vision correction and cataract implant surgery. He practices at the Mt. Auburn/Christ Hospital office, as well, as at Cincinnati Eye Institute's (CEI) Blue Ash location. Dr. Jacobs is a native Cincinnatian. He received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and his Medical Degree from Johns Hopkins. After an Internship in Internal Medicine at University of Cincinnati, Dr. Jacobs completed his Residency at University of Illinois Eye Center in Chicago. Before returning to Cincinnati, he also served two years at the U.S. Naval Medical Center, Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Jacobs' principal interest is in excimer laser treatment for vision correction and is one of the specialists staffing CEI's Laser Vision Center. Dr. Jacobs' interest in refractive surgery began in 1981, and he subsequently became an accomplished radial keratotomy surgeon. In 1989, he became interested in the potentials of the excimer laser in the correction of nearsightedness. Dr. Jacobs has traveled to Berlin, London, Toronto and extensively in the U.S. to learn about the latest PRK and LASIK laser techniques from the pioneers in the field. Dr. Jacobs has extensive experience in cataract surgery. In 1976, he was the first U.S. military Ophthalmologist to perform intraocular lens implants. He has been among the first in Cincinnati to utilize the techniques of phacoemulsification, foldable silicone lenses, clear cornea no-stitch incisions and topical eyedrop anesthesia. Dr. Jacobs is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is on the active staff at Christ and Deaconess Hospitals. His affiliations include the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the International Society of Refractive Surgery and the American College of Surgeons. Location(s) Â» Blue Ash

Education Background

RESIDENCY

University Of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine - 1972

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

Cincinnati Eye Institute
1945 Cei Dr, Blue Ash, OH 45242
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed