EyeCare Partners

10/15/2025

This week, we’re proud to honor this year’s EyeCare Partners Clinical Award for Excellence recipients, clinicians who exemplify what it means to elevate eye care.

With more than a decade of service at Cincinnati Eye Institute (CEI), Erich Hinel, O.D., sets the standard for clinical excellence and leadership. A specialist in complex uveitis cases, he combines precision and empathy to deliver care that changes lives.

As director of CEI’s optometry residency program and a trusted voice on the Medical Executive Board, Dr. Hinel mentors the next generation and advocates for the profession, demonstrating the collaboration and innovation that drive EyeCare Partners forward.

10/14/2025

This week, we’re proud to honor this year’s Clinical Award for Excellence recipients, clinicians who exemplify what it means to elevate eye care.

At Retina Vitreous Associates in Toledo, Sameer Al-Shweiki, M.D., embodies compassion in action. His leadership extends far beyond the exam room. He's known for never turning away a patient in need, arranging transportation, accommodating urgent visits and personally ensuring every patient feels cared for.

He uplifts his team through daily huddles, staff education and a spirit of service that defines true excellence. Whether advancing research or preparing for global mission trips, Dr. Al-Shweiki reminds us that elevating eye care starts with empathy.

10/14/2025

EyeCare Partners is proud to join the global ophthalmology community at American Academy of Ophthalmology 2025, taking place Oct. 17–20 at Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.

Our physicians will be featured in presentations, panel discussions, and poster sessions — sharing research, clinical best practices, and innovations shaping the future of eye care.

From advancing cataract care to pioneering strategies in trauma, retina and neuro-ophthalmology, our teams continue to elevate the standard of care for patients nationwide.

Visit us at Booth #3143 to learn how collaboration, innovation and research are driving meaningful impact across 18 states.

https://www.eyecare-partners.com/press-release/eyecare-partners-to-present-leading-research-and-expertise-at-the-american-academy-of-ophthalmology-aao-2025-in-orlando/

10/14/2025

10/13/2025

Today, we’re proud to celebrate all nominees and honorees of EyeCare Partners' 2025 Clinical Awards for Excellence in Ophthalmology and Optometry.

These awards recognize clinicians who not only exemplify ECP values but also contribute meaningfully to company-wide goals of advancing clinical excellence, fostering collaboration and inspiring innovation across our network.

Congratulations to this year’s recipients:

Ophthalmology
➡️ Sameer Al-Shweiki, M.D. – Retina Vitreous Associates , Toledo, Ohio
➡️ Erich Hinel, O.D. – Cincinnati Eye Institute, Cincinnati, Ohio

Optometry
➡️ Caylen Craft, O.D. – Clarkson Eyecare , Elizabethtown, Kentucky
➡️ Benjamin Harris, O.D. – EyeCare Associates , Montgomery, Alabama
➡️ Madison Evans, O.D. – The EyeDoctors, Kansas

Throughout the week, we'll highlight each of these exceptional clinicians.

10/10/2025

EyeCare Partners is live at American Academy of Optometry (AAO) Academy 2025 Boston.

It’s been an inspiring few days at Academy. Many of our doctors have shared expertise, research and innovations that are advancing eye care for patients. From clinical breakthroughs to real-world practice insights, our team is leading conversations across the meeting.

We’re proud of the depth and breadth of knowledge represented across our network, and there’s still time to connect.

📍 Stop by Booth #433 to meet our team, and discover how you can begin your visionary career with us.

🔗 MORE:https://www.eyecare-partners.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/AAO-OPT-Boston-Appendix-2025.pdf

10/09/2025

Cincinnati Eye Institute's (CEI) Annual Ophthalmic Staff & Nurses Symposium set a new benchmark for professional development in eye care.

Hosted by the CEI Education Department and proudly supported by the CEI Foundation, this year’s symposium welcomed a record 140 in-person attendees. The event featured leading experts including Robert Sisk, M.D., Kevin Lai, M.D., Aaron Kaufman, M.D., CEI Training Manager Nicole Smith, Brendan Luckett from the Cincinnati Eye Bank, and Michelle Glaze and Jim Shirk from Foundation Fighting Blindness.

Their insights advanced knowledge across clinical practice, research and patient care, equipping ophthalmic professionals with the tools to continue delivering exceptional outcomes for patients.

At EyeCare Partners, we are proud to support continuing education and professional collaboration that strengthens our entire network and elevates the standard of care in eye health.

10/08/2025

We were honored to host Andrea Harper, Ed.D., with the Foundation Fighting Blindness (FFB), at the EyeCare Partners Support Center. Andrea shared her inspiring perspective on FFB’s mission to advance sight-saving research and engage communities through shared efforts like their signature VisionWalk.

We are proud to support organizations like FFB that bring hope through innovation, community and advocacy. Our teams in St. Louis look forward to their local VisionWalk on October 18!

10/07/2025

Each month, our Support Center team gathers to recognize birthdays, work anniversaries and the moments and milestones that bring us together. Congratulations to all who were recognized in October.

10/07/2025

EyeCare Partners is proud to be part of American Academy of Optometry (AAO) Academy 2025 Boston, where our network of doctors will share research, clinical pearls and innovative approaches that are shaping the future of optometry.

Hear from Mary Beth Yackey, O.D., with Cincinnati Eye Institute, who will be presenting a course on retina and systemic disease as well as posters on geographic atrophy progression and age-related macular degeneration. She’s especially excited to return to Boston for Academy, where she studied, to reconnect with instructors and colleagues while continuing to network with peers and friends to elevate eye care.

See where you can find Dr. Yackey and other EyeCare Partners optometrists throughout Academy 2025.



American Academy of Optometry

10/07/2025

EyeCare Partners is proud to be part of American Academy of Optometry(AAO) Academy 2025 Boston, where our network of doctors will share research, clinical pearls and innovative approaches that are shaping the future of optometry.

Hear from Mary Beth Yackey, O.D., with Cincinnati Eye Institute who will be presenting a course on retina and systemic disease as well as posters on geographic atrophy progression and age-related macular degeneration. She’s especially excited to return to Boston for Academy, where she studied, to reconnect with instructors and colleagues while continuing to network with peers and friends to elevate eye care.

See where you can find Dr. Yackey and other EyeCare Partners optometrists throughout Academy 2025.https://www.eyecare-partners.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/AAO-OPT-Boston-Appendix-2025.pdf

10/06/2025

EyeCare Partners is proud to be part of American Academy of Optometry (AAO) Academy 2025 Boston, where our network of doctors will share research, clinical pearls and innovative approaches that are shaping the future of optometry.

Hear from Jennifer Simmonds, O.D., FAAO, part of Grene Vision Group’s glaucoma team, about the case she will be presenting during grand rounds, highlighting the importance of sharing real-world experiences to elevate eye care. These sessions, along with continuing education and networking opportunities at Academy 2025, strengthen collaboration across our ECP community and the broader profession.

Stop by Booth #433 to connect with our team and learn how we’re working together to support visionary careers and advance eye care.