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Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO

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Specializes in: Optometry (Primary Eye Care)
Ohio State University College of Optometry
Professional interests include: eye problems, contact lenses
200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242

Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO is an optometrist in Iowa City, IA specializing in optometry (primary eye care). She graduated from Ohio State University College of Optometry. Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO is affiliated with University of Iowa Health Care.

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Office Locations

200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242
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Some issues Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

corneal topography

In 2024, Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO had a list price for corneal topography that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Iowa. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

eye procedures

In 2012, Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO had a list price for eye procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Iowa. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 181

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 222

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO.

Gender
Male 61
Female 88
Age
From 65 to 74 86
From 75 to 84 32
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO in 2013

Hypertension 38
High Cholesterol 36
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 12
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 21
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO treated as an optometrist in Iowa City, IA during 2014 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 172
eye procedures 35

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO.

Gender
Male 69
Female 86
Age
From 65 to 74 93
From 75 to 84 33
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO in 2014

Hypertension 43
High Cholesterol 39
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 11
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 21
Dementia 0
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO treated as an optometrist in Iowa City, IA during 2015 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 135
eye procedures 13

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO.

Gender
Male 100
Female 154
Age
From 65 to 74 140
From 75 to 84 60
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO in 2015

Hypertension 42
High Cholesterol 32
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 18
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 17
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO treated as an optometrist in Iowa City, IA during 2016 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 247
eye procedures 46

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO.

Gender
Male 84
Female 115
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 185
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 117
From 75 to 84 45
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO in 2016

Hypertension 47
High Cholesterol 39
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 17
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 13
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 17
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO treated as an optometrist in Iowa City, IA during 2017 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 295
eye procedures 27

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO.

Gender
Male 94
Female 140
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 211
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 140
From 75 to 84 56
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO in 2017

Hypertension 44
High Cholesterol 30
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 15
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 12
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 5
Heart Failure 6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 16
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO treated as an optometrist in Iowa City, IA during 2018 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 299
eye procedures 16

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO.

Gender
Male 89
Female 132
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 202
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 149
From 75 to 84 43
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO in 2018

Hypertension 48
High Cholesterol 39
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 17
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 6
Heart Failure 7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 19
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO treated as an optometrist in Iowa City, IA during 2019 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 336
eye procedures 14

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO.

Gender
Male 92
Female 152
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 223
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 155
From 75 to 84 56
85 and over 11
Less than 65 22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO in 2019

Hypertension 47
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 16
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 5
Heart Failure 6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 15
Dementia 0
Cancer 6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 299

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO.

Gender
Male 88
Female 144
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 209
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 156
From 75 to 84 52
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO in 2020

Hypertension 49
High Cholesterol 42
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 17
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 16
Dementia 0
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO treated as an optometrist in Iowa City, IA during 2021 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 354
eye procedures 28

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO.

Gender
Male 93
Female 158
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 228
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 159
From 75 to 84 61
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO in 2021

Hypertension 45
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 18
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 5
Heart Failure 7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 5
Diabetes 18
Dementia 0
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO treated as an optometrist in Iowa City, IA during 2022 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 325
eye procedures 86

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO.

Gender
Male 90
Female 145
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 215
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 151
From 75 to 84 57
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO in 2022

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 12
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 10
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 20
Dementia 0
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO treated as an optometrist in Iowa City, IA during 2023 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 419
eye procedures 89

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO.

Gender
Male 105
Female 144
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 232
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 158
From 75 to 84 63
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO in 2023

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 15
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 20
Dementia 4
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO treated as an optometrist in Iowa City, IA during 2024 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 322
eye procedures 64

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO.

Gender
Male 83
Female 111
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 183
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 125
From 75 to 84 47
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO in 2024

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 16
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 19
Dementia 0
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO treated as an optometrist in Iowa City, IA were eye procedures.

doctor visit 277
eye procedures 41

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO.

Gender
Male 80
Female 120
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 145
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 46
85 and over 0
Less than 65 1
65 to 74 125

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension 44
High Cholesterol 40
Stroke 1
Ischemic Heart Disease 15
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 12
Asthma 4
Osteoporosis 7
Heart Failure 5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 5
Diabetes 16
Atrial Fibrillation 5
Cancer 4
Dementia 0

Education & Training

Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO graduated from Ohio State University College of Optometry. She completed residency at Optometry, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Cleveland. She has a state license in Iowa.

Medical School: Ohio State University College of Optometry

Residency: Optometry, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Cleveland

Licensed In: Iowa

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Alcon Laboratories Inc $23,422 NoProduct
$1,062 		Contact Lenses
$1,047 		AIR OPTIX
$211 		AcrySof
$116
$20,985
Allergan Inc. $10,044
$10,044
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC $3,111 NOVAKONE
$1,611 		BIOTRUE
$1,500
OCULUS, Inc. $2,874 Pentacam
$2,500 		NA
$374
Alcon Research Ltd $2,057 Clear Care
$189
$1,868
Other $4,425 SynergEyes contact lens
$1,750 		XIIDRA
$606 		CE-marked KXLA system
$162 		KXL System
$107 		Onefit Contact Lens
$71 		Other
$1,728
Types of Payments
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $13,775
Consulting Fee $12,265
Travel and Lodging $6,288
Education $5,700
Food and Beverage $4,654
Other $3,250

Biography

Dr. Christine Sindt's specialty is optometry (primary eye care). Dr. Sindt has indicated that her clinical interests include contact lenses and eye problems. She is affiliated with the University of Iowa Health Care.

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