William Sax, OD
Treatment & Services
- Adult Contact Lenses
- Contact Lenses
- Diabetic Eye Examinations
- Eye Examinations
- Eyeglasses
- Optometry
- Vision Screening
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- 20/20 Vision
- Aging and Your Eyes
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Astigmatism
- Blepharitis
- Conjunctivitis
- Diabetic Eye
- Dry Eyes
- Eye Care Facts for Older Americans
- Eye Infections
- Farsightedness
- Myopia (Nearsightedness)
- Ocular Allergies
- Ocular Health
- Pink Eye
- Red Eye
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View All PlansAbout William Sax, OD
William Sax, OD, joined Cleveland Clinic in May 2006. Prior to that, he spent more than 20 years in private practice in Pittsburgh and Washington, Pa. He graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1982. Dr. Sax is a member of the American Optometric Association.
His primary specialty interests are primary care optometry and contact lenses.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2006
Education & Fellowships
Medical Education - Pennsylvania College of Optometry
Philadelphia,
PA USA
1982
Undergraduate - University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh,
PA USA
1978
Specialty Interests
Primary care optometry and contact lenses
Research & Publications
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461 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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Explains | 4.8 | |
Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.8 | |
Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.7 |
65 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Feb 13, 2024
Dr. Sax is always very pleasant and professional.
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2024
Dr. Sax added me to his schedule as I was at the Clinic for a last minute Sports Medicine Clinic appointment. I live in Michigan, that is a 3 hour drive to the Clinic, one way. His help saved me another 6 hour trip which I greatly appreciated.
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2024
Dr. Sax was very patient with me and based on my request made 3 attempts to give me the best visual acuity with prescription for lenses and contacts.
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2024
I have been a patient of Dr. Sax for many years. He is a caring and thoughtful provider.
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2024
Makes it easier when you schedule ahead, but Dr. Sax was great at getting me in for an urgent matter. MUCH appreciated.
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2024
Dr. Sax is a credit to the Clinic and "Patient First".
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2024
Dr. Sax's examination was very thorough and he explained each step In the process.
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2024
Dr. Sax was the best I've had in a long time.
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2023
Dr Sax was concerned and treated me with respect. He cared about me as a person.
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2023
Dr. Sax is an excellent combination of a professional and an easy to talk to guy.
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2023
The provider was very knowledge thru every step
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2023
Was very well please with everyone and doctor about any concerns I need too stay atop of.
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2023
Dr. Sax was absolutely excellent totally awesome
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2023
Excellent doctor.
Reviewed on Dec 4, 2023
Other than wait time, I am completely satisfied with my visit.
Reviewed on Nov 30, 2023
Dr Sax is a wonderful dr and person. He gives me a RX for my vision, I take it to buy my glasses and it's always just right. I have never had to go back for any adjustments. He is awesome and I travel from Nevada to see him once a year.
Reviewed on Nov 22, 2023
The other issues left a bad taste.
Reviewed on Nov 21, 2023
Dr. Sax is great. He took the time to find my best prescription not just taking my old one. I see better now than I have the past few years
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2023
Dr had great personality
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2023
Dr. Sax is a true professional. I would recommend anyone to see him.
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2023
Dr Sax is so kind, courteous, knowledgeable and personable . I could easily go to a provider much closer to my home but after first visit with him I knew I would continue with his office.
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2023
Dr. Sax is a superb Clinician. I am very pleased with his care.
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2023
This was my first appointment with this doctor. He was courteous, caring and very knowledgeable. I would recommend him to anyone!
Reviewed on Oct 6, 2023
Dr Sax is great.
Reviewed on Oct 6, 2023
I have been a patient of Dr Sax for several years. I find that he is consistently knowledgeable and pleasant. I would recommend Dr Sax to anyone for eye exams
Reviewed on Sep 26, 2023
This was our first visit to Dr. Saks. Very kind and informative.
Reviewed on Sep 22, 2023
Doctor was thorough with all the work that he did on my eyes and I appreciate it thank you
Reviewed on Sep 22, 2023
Doctor was very thorough and work that he done on my eyes and I appreciate it thank you
Reviewed on Sep 20, 2023
Dr. Sax is very good at his job and makes his patients feel very comfortable.
Reviewed on Sep 18, 2023
The doctor and his team were very kind and efficient in getting me checked in and seen on time.
Reviewed on Sep 6, 2023
Dr. Sax is wonderful. He is the only doctor who has ever been able to give me the proper prescription.
Reviewed on Aug 30, 2023
No complaints good doctor got people skills
Reviewed on Aug 29, 2023
Dr. Sax was great and diagnosed my cataracts immediately, a condition another provider had missed.
Reviewed on Aug 28, 2023
Dr Sax is a great doctor- very informative and caring
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2023
Love this Dr and his team
Reviewed on Aug 15, 2023
Dr. Sax gives an excellent exam.Very courteous and respectful.Understood my vision care needs.
Reviewed on Aug 15, 2023
Dr. Sax was thorough and efficient during my visit and showed great compassion and understanding of my situation.
Reviewed on Aug 10, 2023
This was my first time meeting with Dr Sax and he was excellent.
Reviewed on Jul 27, 2023
Dr. Sax was the best eye doctor I have had yet. I started needing glasses as an adult and I just felt like at each exam the person did not care or wanted to rush and not listen to me or my reactions to what I could see. Dr Sax took his time. He talked to me. He listened. He explained. And he was hilarious too!
Reviewed on Jul 27, 2023
Excellent visit. See previous comment. He was the best provider I have ever had for an eye exam
Reviewed on Jul 20, 2023
Loved Dr. Sax, 10/10 recommend to all my friends, coworkers, or family members
Reviewed on Jul 19, 2023
Dr Sax is amazing.......the best!!!!!
Reviewed on Jul 7, 2023
I was satisfied with everything but the clinical test to measure my degrees. I have strong astigmatism and developing myopia. The test to determine my eyeglasses degrees typically takes no less than 15 minutes.This provider only made me read the line on the screen 3 times, taking less than 5 minutes.My new eyeglasses aren't optimal. I wouldn't recommend this doctor.
Reviewed on Jun 28, 2023
Excellent service by staffDr outstanding
Reviewed on Jun 28, 2023
My whole experience was very good no bad experience with the staff and the doctor I can't say anything bad about them
Reviewed on Jun 28, 2023
Dr. Sax is the best. He listens to me and always gives me good advice on choosing the right contacts and contact care. He has a great sense of humor and makes me feel very comfortable.
Reviewed on Jun 26, 2023
Dr. William Sax is outstanding. The contact lenses that he fitted me with have improved my vision so dramatically that I very rarely have the need to wear my glasses.Whatever the Cleveland Clinic Is paying him, It's still not enough.
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2023
Dr. Sax was excellent. But I chose him based on the good reviews he has.
Reviewed on Jun 21, 2023
Excellent I was even seen early. Thank you. Dr. Sax is very professional, thorough and personable. Thank you.
Reviewed on Jun 14, 2023
Dr Sax is great!
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2023
There's only one problem. Not enough time. He didn't show me enough different charts to read on the wall. I didn't have enough examples to make certain my vision hadn't changed from a detailed perspective. I would use the word generic, rather than specific for the test. He said my vision hadn't changed very much since my last exam. That might be true, but we needed more data from the vision tests to confirm this. Again--too short--not enough time. Vision is extremely important to quality of life.
Reviewed on Jun 2, 2023
I am always satisfied with the care provided to me by Dr. Sax.
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2023
I have never had any issues with Dr. Sax
Reviewed on May 31, 2023
I love my Eye Doctor. Very Nice
Reviewed on May 25, 2023
The scheduling was good d/t Dr being on vacation
Reviewed on May 25, 2023
Love Dr Sax
Reviewed on May 23, 2023
I appreciated Dr. Sax's explanation of my tests results, and what symptoms to watch for in the future.
Reviewed on May 9, 2023
Dr Sax is very kind, skillful and professional!
Reviewed on May 8, 2023
Dr Sax continues to be his awesome self. Great care provider
Reviewed on May 1, 2023
Dr Sax is the best!
Reviewed on Apr 28, 2023
Dr. Sax was GREAT! So kind & made me feel so comfortable. He was awesome (:
Reviewed on Apr 25, 2023
Dr Sax is the best!
Reviewed on Apr 5, 2023
I've recommended Dr. Sax and Cole Eye Clinic many times.
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2023
This Doctor is excellent and friendly
Reviewed on Mar 17, 2023
Dr. Sax is amazing!