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Ohio Valley Eye Institute
Top Rated in Comprehensive Eye Care, LASIK and Cataract Surgery, serving Greater Evansville area.
We offer quality, innovative solutions for your unique problems.
Comprehensive Eye Care and Advanced Surgery serving the Tri-State: Southwest Indiana, Henderson, Kentucky and Southern Illinois
Ohio Valley Eye Institute
Experience Exceptional Eye Care at the Ohio Valley Eye Institute
At the Ohio Valley Eye Institute, your vision is our top priority. Our dedicated team of expert ophthalmologists, skilled technicians, and compassionate support staff is committed to providing the highest level of personalized eye care for you and your family. Proudly serving the Greater Evansville area and beyond, we offer convenient locations in Downtown Evansville and Henderson, KY, and a state-of-the-art outpatient surgery center on Evansville’s East Side.
Discover the difference that advanced eye care can make. We utilize the latest breakthroughs in ophthalmology—including cutting-edge digital technology, telemedicine services, and artificial intelligence—to deliver precise diagnoses and effective treatments tailored to your unique needs.
Ready to see the world more clearly?
Call our friendly office today or request your appointment online. Experience the trusted care that has made Ohio Valley Eye Institute the region’s leading choice for comprehensive eye health.
Why People Trust Us
Experienced Doctors
Our Ophthalmologists, Dr. David Malitz, and Dr. Richard Abrahamson are Board Certified and has over 30 years of experience.
Our Retina Specialist, Dr. Mark Millsap, has fellowship training and treats Diseases of the Retina and Vitreous.
Our Optometrist, Dr. Aalaa Shahin has advanced residency training.
Our office offers a comprehensive range of medical and surgical eye care
Qualified Staff
Our staff is experienced, very friendly and professional.
Support 24/7
Contact us at info@oveye.com or give us a call at 812-421-2020 and let us know how we can help!
We are experts in advanced eye surgeries:
Restore and Enhance Your Vision
We specialize in advanced vision correction and cataract surgery, helping you achieve your clearest, healthiest vision. Serving the Greater Evansville area with convenient locations in Downtown Evansville, Henderson, KY, and our East Side surgery center, our experienced team is dedicated to personalized, state-of-the-art care.
Vision Correction Services
Clear Lens Exchange
Replace your natural lens with a custom intraocular lens (IOL) to treat nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism—especially for those over 45 or not eligible for laser vision correction.
LASIK (Laser Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis)
Enjoy freedom from glasses and contacts! Our expert surgeons use the latest LASIK technology to safely correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism for rapid, lasting results.
PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy)
PRK is an excellent alternative to LASIK for patients with thinner corneas, offering precise laser correction for nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
ICL (Implantable Contact Lens)
Ideal for patients with high prescriptions or thin corneas, ICL provides sharp, clear vision with a simple, proven procedure—especially when LASIK or PRK may not be suitable.
AK (Astigmatic Keratotomy) & LRI (Limbal Relaxing Incisions)
These minimally invasive procedures precisely correct astigmatism, improving your vision and reducing dependence on corrective lenses.
Advanced Cataract Surgery
Cataract Surgery (No-Stitch, No-Needle, Rapid Recovery)
Regain your youthful vision with our advanced cataract surgery. In a quick, comfortable procedure (often less than 10 minutes), we replace your cloudy lens with a premium custom lens—often reducing or eliminating the need for glasses or contacts. Options are available for correcting myopia, hyperopia, presbyopia, and astigmatism.
Additional Eye Surgery Services
Pterygium Removal: Safe, effective removal of growths for improved comfort and appearance.
Blepharoplasty: Eyelid surgery to enhance vision and aesthetics by removing excess skin muscle or fat.
Strabismus Surgery: Corrects eye misalignment for improved vision and eye coordination.
MIGS (Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery): Advanced, gentle procedures to manage glaucoma and protect your sight.
Your Personalized Vision Solution Awaits
Our team will guide you every step of the way—from your initial consultation to your final follow-up—ensuring you receive the best solution for your unique vision needs.
Ready to see your world more clearly?
Call us today at 812-421-2020 or request your appointment online to schedule your personalized vision correction consultation!
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Comprehensive Eye Care
Routine Eye Exams: Regular check-ups to assess vision and overall eye health, including screenings for common eye diseases.
Surgical Procedures: Advanced treatment for Cataracts, refractive errors (LASIK, PRK), eyelid disorders, crossed eyes, glaucoma and pterygia and more.
Treatment of Eye Diseases: Diagnosis and management of various eye conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, strabismus, eyelid tumors and macular degeneration.
Prescription Eyewear: Fitting and prescribing glasses or contact lenses to correct vision problems such as myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism.
Urgent Eye Care: Care for eye injuries, infections, and sudden vision changes.
Pediatric Eye Care: Specialized services for children’s eye health, including vision screenings, exams, and treatment of pediatric eye conditions.
Discover our Optical Shop
We offer a wide selection of modern, high-quality eyewear with personalized fittings for every taste and budget.
Our Optometric Doctor (OD) is ready to help you find the perfect pair of glasses or contacts.
LASIK
LASIK and PRK are excellent procedures to correct myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia (with monovision). Our goal is to achieve the best results while minimizing risks.
PRK and LASEK are alternatives to LASIK. PRK is our preferred choice because it doesn’t involve cutting the cornea, and eliminates flap-related complications.
LASIK is a quick, life-changing procedure with a high success rate. Using our “Malitz Method,” our advanced technology and techniques help most patients achieve 20/20 vision or better. Our success rate is among the highest in the country.
Cataracts
Cataracts are common in people over 40 and require surgery. They are diagnosed with a comprehensive eye exam. Many think a cataract is a skim over the eye, but it’s actually a clouding of the eye’s lens, located behind the iris. The lens and cornea focus light onto the retina. In youth, the lens is flexible, allowing for clear vision at all distances. As we age, the lens stiffens, requiring reading glasses or bifocals.
The lens is mostly water and protein. In youth, the protein is transparent, but it changes with age, causing cloudiness like a cooked egg. When this cloudiness interferes with daily activities, it’s a cataract. Cataracts grow over time, leading to vision impairment.
If you’re concerned about cataracts, don’t delay an evaluation. They’re easier to remove in the moderate stages than in the late stages. Neglecting cataracts can lead to complications like infections, bleeding, vision loss, or even loss of the eye. However, these complications are rare with skilled surgeons.
Why Choose Our Center
Dr. Malitz was born in Chicago and grew up in the Detroit area. He graduated in the top 3% of his class with highest distinction from one of the top ranked universities in the country, the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Science degree in Anthropology-Zoology. He was one of only several non-California residents accepted at the prestigious UCLA School of Medicine where he graduated near the top of his class.
He studied Internal Medicine in preparation for his residency at the Internationally acclaimed University of Illinois Eye And Ear Infirmary in Chicago.
He is board certified and recertified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has been in private practice for over 30 years and is an expert in LASIK and Cataract Care and is the Medical Director of the Southwest Eye Institute and Ohio Valley Eye Institute as well as Eye Care Surgery Center and Red Rock Surgery Center.
What Patients Say
RON D
“My vision had slowly deteriorated over a long period if time until the last year. I had bought glasses twice in the last year. My cataract surgery was very carefully planned and was very quick. My left eye had immediate clarity and distance vision. Ohio Valley Eye Institute is a great facility for any eye care needs.”
PHONG N
“Our daughter no longer has to wear glasses because of him and that was around 10 years ago. Dr Malitz recently removed my cataracts, we all are so happy with his professionalism and personality”
S G
“I’ve been in glasses/contacts since the 4th grade and words can’t describe how great it feels to not have to rely on them for a long time. It’s been about 6 months since initial procedure and I’m still super happy. I highly recommend Ohio Valley Eye and LASIK to anyone considering it.”
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Serving Southwest Indiana & Northwest Kentucky
We treat a wide range of eye conditions, including cataracts, vision correction, lens exchange, glaucoma, cornea and retina issues, ocular plastics, pediatrics, and trauma.
Evansville, IN Clinic
1001 Walnut St, Evansville Indiana, 47713
Serving Southwest Indiana
Henderson, KY Clinic
1993 Barrett Ct. Henderson, KY 42420
Serving Northwest Kentucky
Call: 812-421-2020
Email: info@oveye.com
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