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Dr. Rebecca Ann Kuennen, MD

Accepting New Patients

(178 Ratings)

Specializes in: Eye Disease Ophthalmology (Corneal and External Diseases)

MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine (2003)

Professional interests include: anterior uveitis (iritis), Sjogren's syndrome, eye allergy (allergic conjunctivitis), and more.

6435 Post Road
Dublin, OH 43016

(614) 293-8116

Dr. Rebecca Ann Kuennen, MD is a cornea specialist in Dublin, OH specializing in eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). She graduated from MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine in 2003 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. Rebecca Ann Kuennen, MD is affiliated with Nationwide Children's Hospital, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and OSU EYE PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS, LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

6435 Post Road
Dublin, OH 43016

Address:

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

Address:

915 Olentangy River Road Suite 5000
Columbus, OH 43212

Some issues Dr. Rebecca Ann Kuennen, 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.

LASIK

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a surgical procedure that improves vision by permanently correcting refractive vision errors. Refractive vision errors are sight problems (such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism) that typically require patients to wear contact lenses or glasses. Nearsightedness (myopia) causes blurred vision at a distance, while farsightedness (hyperopia) makes objects that are up close appear blurry. Astigmatism results in blurred vision at both near and far distances. Each eye is either nearsighted or farsighted, and can additionally have astigmatism. These refractive vision errors develop from imperfections in the curvature of the eye, which LASIK fixes through the use of a laser. The laser changes the shape of the eye by cutting away tissue from the cornea (clear outer layer of the eye).

LASIK is generally considered an elective procedure (not medically necessary) since patients can wear glasses or contact lenses instead of undergoing LASIK. Nevertheless, many people still elect to undergo LASIK to have better vision without having to wear corrective lenses. Certain professionals, such as pilots, military members, firefighters, and athletes, might particularly benefit from LASIK.

Ophthalmologists (eye doctors) evaluate patients before surgery, measuring the cornea and checking for any eye irregularities that would disqualify patients from LASIK. A special eye scanner is used to create a map of the cornea. This map guides the surgeon in developing an individualized LASIK treatment plan. Once approved for LASIK, contact-wearers are advised to switch to glasses for the three weeks leading up to their surgery.

LASIK is a brief procedure, lasting for about half an hour, depending on the state of a patient's eyes and the corneal reshaping required. Patients lie down on a reclining chair and have numbing eye drops applied to one or both eyes to eliminate pain and discomfort during the procedure. While the eyes are held open by a device, the eye surgeon raises a fixation light where patients direct their eyes. The surgeon uses a femtosecond laser to cut a precise circular incision in the cornea's surface. The surgeon then manually folds back the corneal flap to access the stroma (inner cornea).

An excimer laser is then used to remove certain amounts of corneal tissue. For patients with farsightedness, the laser cuts tissue on the outer regions of the cornea, making the central cornea more prominent. For patients with nearsightedness, the opposite is done; central corneal tissue is removed while the outer tissue is left alone, flattening the eye. In patients with astigmatism, the laser is used to even out the surface of the corneal tissue, making the eye more spherical. When the lasering process is complete, the ophthalmologist folds the corneal flap to its regular position. The flap quickly begins to heal and naturally reattach itself to the eye.

LASIK patients need someone to drive them home from the procedure and cannot drive for the following 24 hours. Recovery from LASIK lasts about five days. Patients typically notice improved vision within a day or two of surgery. Prescription eye drops are given to patients to alleviate discomfort and promote eye healing. During this recovery time, patients must be incredibly careful not to touch or rub their eyes. Ophthalmologists often instruct patients to wear protective glasses during the day and night to prevent potential damage from eye rubbing.

LASIK can improve the experience of certain activities such as swimming or reading, and in some cases, LASIK can be a life-changing procedure for those with severe refractive vision errors. LASIK may also save patients money by eliminating the recurring need for updated corrective lenses.

doctor visit	655
eye procedures	85

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	227

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	282
Black	92
Hispanic	0
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	43
Less than 65	125

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

doctor visit	659
eye procedures	201

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	271

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	335
Black	89
Hispanic	0
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	48
Less than 65	133

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

doctor visit	654
eye procedures	150

**Gender**
Male	374
Female	550

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	682
Black	158
Hispanic	0
Asian	48
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	370
From 75 to 84	220
85 and over	84
Less than 65	250

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

doctor visit	783
eye procedures	225

**Gender**
Male	210
Female	313

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	377
Black	104
Hispanic	0
Asian	25
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	206
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	48
Less than 65	131

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

capsulotomy	16
doctor visit	778
eye procedures	262
laser treatment	16

**Gender**
Male	187
Female	316

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	376
Black	86
Hispanic	0
Asian	21
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	217
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	47
Less than 65	87

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

capsulotomy	12
doctor visit	763
eye procedures	263
laser treatment	12

**Gender**
Male	217
Female	339

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	437
Black	73
Hispanic	0
Asian	23
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	237
From 75 to 84	174
85 and over	61
Less than 65	84

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

**Gender**
Male	225
Female	387

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	495
Black	58
Hispanic	0
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	291
From 75 to 84	179
85 and over	67
Less than 65	75

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

capsulotomy	11
doctor visit	745
eye procedures	221
laser treatment	11

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	355

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	453
Black	56
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	259
From 75 to 84	182
85 and over	44
Less than 65	64

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

capsulotomy	31
doctor visit	1580
eye procedures	601
laser treatment	31

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rebecca Ann Kuennen, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Rebecca Ann Kuennen, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Dublin, OH were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

capsulotomy	17
doctor visit	834
eye procedures	250
laser treatment	17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rebecca Ann Kuennen, MD.

**Gender**
Female	275
Male	177

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	71
Asian / Pacific Islander	18
Non-Hispanic White	343
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	2

**Age**
85 and over	44
75 to 84	123
Less than 65	94
65 to 74	190

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rebecca Ann Kuennen, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	7
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Rebecca Ann Kuennen, MD graduated from MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine in 2003. She completed residency at Hahnemann University Hospital. She is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine (2003)

Residency: Hahnemann University Hospital (2007)

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology (2011)

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Rebecca Ann Kuennen, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

OSU EYE PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS, LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Rebecca Ann Kuennen, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.85 out of 5 stars based on 178 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Rebecca Ann Kuennen, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Dublin, OH.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Shire North American Group Inc	$75 XIIDRA $75

**Types of Payments**
Education	$75

Biography

Dr. Rebecca Kuennen's specialty is eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). Areas of expertise for Dr. Kuennen include eye allergy (allergic conjunctivitis), ulcers, and anterior uveitis (iritis). Patient ratings for Dr. Kuennen average 5.0 stars (out of 5). Before completing her residency at Hahnemann University Hospital, Dr. Kuennen attended medical school at MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine. Dr. Kuennen's professional affiliations include Nationwide Children's Hospital and Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Her practice in Dublin, OH is open to new patients as reported by Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.