Rony Sayegh, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.444.2020
- Desk:
- 419.289.6466
- Fax:
- 419.281.4067
Additional Locations
Ophthalmology
Cole Eye Institute, Akron
1 Park West Blvd.
Akron, OH 44320
Driving Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.444.2020
- Desk:
- 419.289.6466
Ophthalmology
Wooster Specialty Center (Milltown Center)
721 East Milltown Road
Wooster, OH 44691
Driving Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.444.2020
- Desk:
- 419.289.6466
- Fax:
- 419.281.4067
Ophthalmology
Ashland Ophthalmology
21 Sugarbush Court
Ashland, OH 44805
Driving Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.444.2020
- Desk:
- 419.289.6466
- Fax:
- 419.281.4067
Treatment & Services
- Cataract Evaluations
- Corneal Transplant
- Diabetic Eye Examinations
- Eye Examinations
- Glaucoma Evaluations
- Multifocal Intraocular Lenses
- Post Surgical Exams
- Pterygium Surgery
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Cataracts
- Corneal Disease
- Diabetes
- Dry Eyes
- Emergency Care
- Eye Infections
- Eye Inflammations
- Ocular Allergies
- Ocular Injuries
- Ocular Pain
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View All PlansAbout Rony Sayegh, MD
Rony R. Sayegh, MD, joined the Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute in 2020. He is a cornea specialist with a focus on ocular surface diseases and surgeries. He earned his medical degree from the American University of Beirut, followed by completion of his residency training at the University of Maryland in Baltimore. He then joined the Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary for a two-year fellowship in Cornea & Refractive Surgery. After graduating, Dr. Sayegh joined the faculty Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals, prior to joining the Cleveland Clinic in Abu Dhabi, and then in Ohio.
Clinical Interests
Dr. Sayegh does general eye examination and cares for a wide variety of corneal diseases, including dry eye syndrome, ocular neuropathic pain, corneal infections, autoimmune conditions and dystrophies, such as Fuchs disease and keratoconus. He performs routine and complex cataract surgery, anterior segment surgeries that include full-thickness and partial-thickness corneal transplantation, as well as refractive surgery. In addition, he performs the Boston Keratoprosthesis, or artificial cornea transplantation surgery to restore vision in eyes that cannot be helped with a regular corneal transplant.
Research Interests
Dr. Sayegh’s research focuses on dry eye, specifically the ocular neuropathic pain component. He is part of the Dry Eye Assessment and Management (DREAM) Study group and led the ocular pain subgroup of the study. He was the first to describe neuromodulation techniques for the treatment of the recalcitrant form of ocular pain, in collaboration with the neurosurgical and pain medicine departments. He continues to work on developing better ways of diagnosing and treating this debilitating condition.
In addition, Dr. Sayegh works closely with the biomedical engineering department at the Case Western Reserve University, and has published extensively on the optics of the Boston Keratoprosthesis. His work has helped find better designs and ways to perform the surgery, leading to improved outcomes.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2020
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary
Cornea & Refractive Surgery
Boston,
MA USA
2013
Residency - UNiversity of Maryland School of Medicine
Ophthalmology
Baltimore,
MD USA
2011
Internship - John Hopkins University
Transitional
Baltimore,
MD USA
2007
Medical Education - American University of Beirut
Beirut Lebanon,
2005
Undergraduate - American University of Beirut
Beirut Lebanon,
2001
Certifications
- Ophthalmology
Research & Publications
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132 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Explains | 4.7 | |
Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.8 | |
Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.7 |
19 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Feb 2, 2021
Dr. Seyeigh is an extremely caring professional. The BEST!
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2021
wonderful physician- really listens
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2021
Love this Doctor and his assistants. He is very very personable, caring, kind, knowledgeable and funny! I would not go anywhere else for my eye care.
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2021
Doctor very thorough as well. I have a chronic eye virus. He is my 3rd doctor I have seen & hope he can figure out my problem or what is causing my virus.
Reviewed on Dec 31, 2020
Dr. Sayegh was concerned, personable, informative regarding my conditions, explained and showed, discussed results of tests. Very good first visit with him.
Reviewed on Nov 27, 2020
Excellent care Dr. Sayegh always is through in his knowledge and care of his patients.
Reviewed on Nov 27, 2020
It was surprisingly easy to be cared for by the best doctors and staff. My friends have all been there and feel the same way.
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2020
I was nervous at first because they told me that the doctor I always used was not going to be there but the new one was just wonderful and I have no concerns at all for the future.
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2020
Dr. Rony did a great job. I would recommend him.
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2020
excellent dr - very respectful and very clear on what the problem was and treatment
Reviewed on Oct 13, 2020
Dr. Sayegh was very patient and gave great explanations.
Reviewed on Sep 15, 2020
I felt Dr. Romy really empathized with my ongoing pain issue and spent more time listening to me than the previous 6 ophthalmologists I had seen. He suggested a completely different approach to managing my care that I am trying.
Reviewed on Sep 9, 2020
The doctor spoke directly to my child, treating him as an important part of his own care. The doctor also explained my child's condition in a way no one has ever done, making it easier for both me and my child to understand how it works and how to treat it.
Reviewed on Sep 1, 2020
this was my first visit with this Dr. and I was very impressed. He was very knowledgeable, kind and funny. Definitely a match for me!
Reviewed on Aug 28, 2020
The Physician was very knowledgeable and had an excellent bedside mannet
Reviewed on Aug 13, 2020
The physician was great explained everything to me.
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2020
The doctor was very nice and very patient
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2020
We just moved to Cleveland a few weeks ago when I experienced sudden and unusual pain in my eye. Without a primary care doctor I didn't know where to turn except to the Cleveland Clinic due to its reputation. I was so relieved I could get a same day appointment.
Reviewed on Jul 30, 2020
The care provider was great.