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Dr. Carla Denise Ford, MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

Ohio State University College of Medicine (2001 - 2005)

Professional interests include: eye pain, eye allergy (allergic conjunctivitis), cataracts, and more.

915 Olentangy River Road Suite 5000
Columbus, OH 43212

(614) 293-8116

Dr. Carla Denise Ford, MD is an ophthalmologist in Westerville, OH specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). She graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2005 and has 20 years of experience. Dr. Carla Denise Ford, MD is affiliated with Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and OSU EYE PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS, LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

484 County Line Road W. Suite 240
Westerville, OH 43082

Address:

6100 North Hamilton Road 2nd Floor, Suite 2b
Westerville, OH 43081

Address:

6700 University Boulevard 2nd Floor, Suite 2b
Dublin, OH 43016

Address:

915 Olentangy River Road Suite 5000
Columbus, OH 43212

Some issues Dr. Carla Denise Ford, MD 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.

capsulotomy	21
doctor visit	279
eye procedures	1740
lab tests	51
laser treatment	21

**Gender**
Male	273
Female	459

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	695
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	308
From 75 to 84	251
85 and over	101
Less than 65	72

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	38
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

capsulotomy	33
doctor visit	403
eye procedures	2734
lab tests	35
laser treatment	33
ultrasound (sonogram)	10

**Gender**
Male	337
Female	529

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	830
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	367
From 75 to 84	303
85 and over	131
Less than 65	65

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	38
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

capsulotomy	82
doctor visit	1581
eye procedures	2560
laser treatment	82
ultrasound (sonogram)	23

**Gender**
Male	1008
Female	1718

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2616
Black	0
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1076
From 75 to 84	984
85 and over	502
Less than 65	164

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	38
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

capsulotomy	103
doctor visit	842
eye procedures	4014
laser treatment	103
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

**Gender**
Male	613
Female	1013

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1560
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	670
From 75 to 84	620
85 and over	286
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	36
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

capsulotomy	120
doctor visit	734
eye procedures	3699
laser treatment	120

**Gender**
Male	613
Female	994

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1542
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	677
From 75 to 84	604
85 and over	284
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

capsulotomy	97
doctor visit	688
eye procedures	3454
laser treatment	97

**Gender**
Male	603
Female	1011

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1545
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	656
From 75 to 84	625
85 and over	293
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

capsulotomy	42
doctor visit	365
eye procedures	1789
lab tests	21
laser treatment	42

**Gender**
Male	370
Female	596

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	906
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	387
From 75 to 84	367
85 and over	175
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

doctor visit	200
eye procedures	143

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	12
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

capsulotomy	26
doctor visit	663
eye procedures	470
laser treatment	26

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carla Denise Ford, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Carla Denise Ford, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Westerville, OH were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and lab tests.

capsulotomy	65
doctor visit	641
eye procedures	2292
lab tests	35
laser treatment	65
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carla Denise Ford, MD.

**Gender**
Female	641
Male	389

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	982
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	14
Other	15

**Age**
85 and over	178
75 to 84	380
Less than 65	49
65 to 74	423

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carla Denise Ford, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Carla Denise Ford, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	4
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Carla Denise Ford, MD graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2005. She completed residency at Ohio State University Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine (2005)

Residency: Ohio State University Medical Center (2009)

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology (2017)

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Carla Denise Ford, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

OSU EYE PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS, LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Carla Denise Ford, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Carla Denise Ford, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Westerville, OH.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2019-01-08

Dr. Ford has been my vision doctor for 10+ years. She answers my questions thoroughly, and I trust her with my vision.  Dr. Ford explains my eye health. She has been tracking a cataract in my eye, and we always discuss my timeline in connection with the cataract. I would trust no other doctor with my cataract surgery.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Carla Denise Ford, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$2,666 AcrySof $440	ORA $149	Ilevro $132	CataractEquipment $95	ReSTOR $39	Other $1,810
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.	$335 TECNIS Presbyopia-Correcting IOLs $124	iFS Advanced Femtosecond Laser $82	Tecnis Symfony IOL $58	Tecnis Multifocal family of 1-piece IOLs $40	Catalys Laser System $31
Allergan Inc.	$178 LUMIGAN $72	COMBIGAN $39	ALPHAGAN P $27	RESTASIS $15	$25
Ivantis, Inc	$150 Hydrus $150
Marco Ophthalmic, Inc.	$116 OPD-III $116
Other	$521 XELPROS $84	ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $80	VYZULTA $75	PROLENSA $53	ZYLET $36	Other $194

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$1,917
Food and Beverage	$1,837
Consulting Fee	$150
Education	$62

Biography

Dr. Carla Ford is an ophthalmology (eye disease) specialist in Columbus, OH, Dublin, OH, and Westerville, OH. Areas of expertise for Dr. Ford include eye injury, macular degeneration, and eye allergy (allergic conjunctivitis). Dr. Ford is a graduate of Ohio State University College of Medicine. Her residency was performed at Ohio State University Medical Center. She is professionally affiliated with Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Dublin, OH.