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Dr. Jonathan Eliot Sears, MD

(71 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

Yale School of Medicine (1992)

Professional interests include: retinal detachment, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), macular degeneration, and more.

9500 Euclid Avenue Mail Code I32
Cleveland, OH 44195

(216) 444-2020

Dr. Jonathan Eliot Sears, MD is an ophthalmologist in Cleveland, OH specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 1992 and has 33 years of experience. Dr. Jonathan Eliot Sears, MD is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic and Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.

Office Locations

Address:

9500 Euclid Avenue Mail Code I32
Cleveland, OH 44195

Some issues Dr. Jonathan Eliot Sears, 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.

Scleral Buckle

Due to age or a genetic predisposition, the retina, or sensitive area at the back of the eyeball, can sometimes develop holes or tears. When this happens, fluid from inside the eye can get behind the retina, pushing it away from the wall of the eye. This can affect vision and potentially cause blindness. A scleral buckle is a surgical procedure performed to treat retinal detachment.

During a scleral buckle procedure, the retina is first fused back into place, often using a kind of very cold needle. Then a tiny, flat piece or band of silicone is stitched to the white area on the outside of the eyeball. This creates a small indentation (or buckle) which pushes the wall of the eye securely against the retina. It helps the retina adhere to its proper location and heal correctly.

Scleral buckle surgery may be performed along with other procedures to treat a retinal detachment, for instance removing a small amount of the liquid inside the eye. After surgery, patients may experience redness or swelling. Patients may be given eye drops or a patch to wear to protect their eye while it heals. At first, there is often an uncomfortable gritty feeling like something is in the eye. Although the buckle is permanent, this sensation soon disappears. In most cases the retina reattaches, and within a few weeks vision and eye will be back to normal.

**Gender**
Male	267
Female	311

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	426
Black	116
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	193
From 75 to 84	189
85 and over	117
Less than 65	79

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	48
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

diagnostic imaging	18
doctor visit	849
eye procedures	636
injections	244
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

**Gender**
Male	267
Female	296

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	420
Black	115
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	102
Less than 65	79

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	45
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

diagnostic imaging	12
doctor visit	658
eye procedures	645
injections	217
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

**Gender**
Male	482
Female	514

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	758
Black	180
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	370
From 75 to 84	308
85 and over	190
Less than 65	128

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	46
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

diagnostic imaging	14
doctor visit	617
eye procedures	814
injections	238
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

**Gender**
Male	252
Female	283

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	387
Black	115
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	210
From 75 to 84	159
85 and over	90
Less than 65	76

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	49
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

doctor visit	776
eye procedures	850
injections	247

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	340

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	452
Black	102
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	240
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	109
Less than 65	63

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	47
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

diagnostic imaging	17
doctor visit	913
eye procedures	1056
injections	356
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

**Gender**
Male	265
Female	314

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	434
Black	94
Hispanic	19
Asian	12
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	238
From 75 to 84	189
85 and over	101
Less than 65	51

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	46
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

diagnostic imaging	21
doctor visit	780
eye procedures	1062
injections	367
ultrasound (sonogram)	21

**Gender**
Male	222
Female	251

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	368
Black	69
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	155
85 and over	80
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	42
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

diagnostic imaging	17
doctor visit	716
eye procedures	865
injections	312
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	193

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	285
Black	57
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	61
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	43
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

diagnostic imaging	38
doctor visit	1338
eye procedures	2348
injections	783
ultrasound (sonogram)	38

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jonathan Eliot Sears, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jonathan Eliot Sears, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Cleveland, OH were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

diagnostic imaging	19
doctor visit	843
eye procedures	1009
injections	339
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan Eliot Sears, MD.

**Gender**
Male	220
Female	250

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	84
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	353
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	5
Other	10

**Age**
85 and over	85
75 to 84	149
Less than 65	55
65 to 74	180

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan Eliot Sears, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jonathan Eliot Sears, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Jonathan Eliot Sears, MD graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 1992. He completed residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He is certified by the Ophthalmology and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Yale School of Medicine (1992)

Residency: Yale-New Haven Hospital (1996)

Board Certification: Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jonathan Eliot Sears, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Jonathan Eliot Sears, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.97 out of 5 stars based on 71 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jonathan Eliot Sears, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Cleveland, OH.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Vision LLC	$345 NGENUITY $229	Constellation $116
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$139 Constellation $101	VitreoretinalEquipment $38
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$125 Eylea $125
Allergan Inc.	$92 OZURDEX $92
Genentech, Inc.	$31 Non-Covered Product $31
Other	$24 STOMAHESIVE $24

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$756

Biography

Dr. Jonathan Sears' area of specialization is ophthalmology (eye disease). On average, patients gave him a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include macular hole, retinal vein occlusion, and macular pucker. Dr. Sears graduated from Yale School of Medicine. For his professional training, Dr. Sears completed a residency program at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He has received the following distinctions: Distinction in Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Yale University, $0$0Cum Laude, Yale University; Yale Medical Student Research Fellowship, sponsored by National Institutes of Health; and Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Section of Immunobiology, Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Sears is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.