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Dr. William J. Dupps Jr., MD, PhD

(34 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

Ohio State University College of Medicine (2000)

Professional interests include: anterior segment surgery, cornea problems, eye injury, and more.

9500 Euclid Avenue Mail Code I32
Cleveland, OH 44195

1-800-223-2273

Dr. William J. Dupps Jr., MD, PhD is an ophthalmologist in Cleveland, OH specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2000 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. William J. Dupps Jr., MD, PhD 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. William J. Dupps Jr., MD, PhD 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	231
eye procedures	134
transplant procedures	11

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	148
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	26
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

doctor visit	171
eye procedures	105
transplant procedures	14

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	135
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	22
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

doctor visit	152
eye procedures	74

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	242
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	34
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

doctor visit	141
eye procedures	98
transplant procedures	12

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	129
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

doctor visit	159
eye procedures	80

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	78

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	18
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

doctor visit	148
eye procedures	78

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	135
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	21
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

doctor visit	181
eye procedures	133

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	145
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	19
Less than 65	11

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

doctor visit	115
eye procedures	72

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

doctor visit	254
eye procedures	197

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William J. Dupps Jr., MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. William J. Dupps Jr., MD, PhD treated as an ophthalmologist in Cleveland, OH were eye procedures and transplant procedures.

doctor visit	174
eye procedures	110
transplant procedures	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William J. Dupps Jr., MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	93
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	14
75 to 84	44
Less than 65	11
65 to 74	57

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William J. Dupps Jr., MD, PhD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William J. Dupps Jr., MD, PhD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	4
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. William J. Dupps Jr., MD, PhD graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2000. He completed residency at University of Iowa Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Ophthalmology and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine (2000)

Residency: University of Iowa Affiliated Hospitals (2004)

Board Certification: Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. William J. Dupps Jr., MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. William J. Dupps Jr., MD, PhD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.97 out of 5 stars based on 34 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. William J. Dupps Jr., MD, PhD 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. William J. Dupps Jr., MD, PhD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Research Ltd	$13,437 Verion $2,100	RefractiveEquipment $111	Refractive Equipment $42	$11,184
Alcon Research LLC	$13,300 Capella Aberrometer $1,400	ORA $700	$11,200
Alcon Vision LLC	$3,835 Capella Topographer $59	Wavelight $47	Wavelight Refractive Suite $21	$3,708
GLAUKOS CORPORATION	$2,692 KXL system (not refurbished) $1,125	iStent inject W $67	$1,500
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.	$2,561 VisuMax $2,561
Other	$4,044 Photrexa $2,000	Medical Optics $240	ORA $164	Non-Covered $129	Optics $125	Other $1,387

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$31,828
Food and Beverage	$3,016
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$2,500
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$1,950
Honoraria	$500
Other	$75

Research Payments

Dr. William J. Dupps Jr., MD, PhD has received 55 research payments totaling $25,616.

Biography

Dr. William Dupps is a physician who specializes in ophthalmology (eye disease). His areas of expertise include the following: dry eyes, clinical trials, and eye injury. He has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. Dr. Dupps obtained his medical school training at Ohio State University College of Medicine and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Iowa. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Dupps include: Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society S.J. Roessler Memorial Research Scholarship; Landacre Society Research Honorary Latin American Studies Program Grant; and American Medical Student Association International Health Travel Grant. He is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.