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Department Ophthalmology
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Type of Doctor Both Adults and Children & Adolescents
Languages English
Surgeon No
Locations
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Primary Location

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Appointment:
216.444.2020
Desk:
216.444.5890
Fax:
216.445.2226

Additional Locations

Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Adult Contact Lenses
  • Contact Lenses
  • Diabetic Eye Examinations
  • Eye Examinations
  • Eyeglasses
  • FAA Eye Exam
  • Full Spectacle and Eyeglass Services
  • Optometry
  • Pediatric Contact Lenses
  • Pediatric Optometry
  • Vision Screening
View all 11 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • 20/20 Vision
  • Aging and Your Eyes
  • Allergic Conjunctivitis
  • Astigmatism
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Corneal Abrasion
  • Diabetic Eye
  • Dry Eyes
  • Eye Care Facts for Older Americans
  • Eye Infections
  • Farsightedness
  • Fast Facts: Conjunctivitis
  • Floaters And Flashes
  • Myopia (Nearsightedness)
  • Myopia, Pediatric
  • Ocular Allergies
  • Ocular Health
  • Pediatric Conjunctivitis
  • Pediatric Myopia
  • Pink Eye
  • Red Eye
  • Refractive Errors
  • Vision Problems in Aging Adults
View all 23 Specialties +
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Biography

About Heather Cimino, OD

Heather L. Cimino, OD, was appointed to the Cole Eye Institute in August of 2002. Dr. Cimino has worked on the Vision First program since September of 2002. She also works at Cleveland Clinic, main campus. Her interests are infant and child contact lens fits, amblyopia, general pediatric optometry, primary care and adult contact lenses.
Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2002

Education & Fellowships

Medical Education - The Ohio State University College of Optometry
Columbus, OH USA
2002

Undergraduate - Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI USA
1998

Specialty Interests

adult contact lenses, Amblyopia, General Pediatrics, infant and pediatric contact lenses, Primary Care, vision first program

Research & Publications

Research & Publications

See publications for Heather Cimino, OD.

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 11/4/2022, Dr. Cimino has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.

* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

Patient Satisfaction Reviews

97 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
4.9 out of 5
Explains 4.9
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.9

12 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2023

Love Dr. Camino and her staff. Thankful they are at Cleveland Clinic Strongsville Family Heath locationI continue to recommend her no matter where I go.

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2023

This was the first time I met with Dr. Cimino. She is easy to talk with, answered all my questions, and I liked her very much.

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2023

Dr. Cimino and her assistant were terrific. I felt confident in both of them and I felt well respected. My only concerns from the visit were about the IT, as noted earlier.

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2023

I THOUGHT SHE WAS VERY PERSONABLE, RESPECTFUL, KIND, AND EASY TO TALK TO.

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2023

Dr C was very professional, kind and understanding for my needs. Thanks!

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2023

Dr. Cimino provided amazing care and was attentive to my concerns about contact lens prices and daily use needs that could dry out my contacts easily. Would highly recommend her care!

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2023

I always have been treated well by Dr. Cimino and she is always very patient and through when I have questions.

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2022

Excellent doctor and the nurse too

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2022

Dr Cimino is kind, caring and competent. I amVery grateful to her.

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2022

I have/will continue to recommend others to Dr. Cimino

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2022

We have seen Dr. Cimino for years and she has been great. She is open minded, caring, and supportive and always listens to our concerns. We never feel rushed during our appointments with her.

Reviewed on May 18, 2022

Dr Cimino spent time answering questions and making sure I had prescriptions and samples I needed before I left office.

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