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Adam Peiffer, OD, MS

Adam Peiffer, OD, MS

Ratings

(4.8)

77 Ratings 19 Reviews

Specialty

Pediatric Optometry

Accepting New Patients

Primary Location

UH Eye Institute
6001 Landerhaven Dr
Suite: B
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124

Schedule an Appointment

440-684-1374

Biography

  • Assistant Professor, CWRU School of Medicine

Adam J. Peiffer, OD, MS, is a pediatric optometrist in the Division of Pediatric Ophthalmology at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s and University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. He also serves as Assistant Professor at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences.

Dr. Peiffer attended The University of Toledo where he earned dual bachelor’s degrees with honors in Biology and Biochemistry. He earned his Doctor of Optometry degree with honors and a master’s degree in Vision Science from The Ohio State University College of Optometry. He was awarded the Ocular Instruments Award of Excellence in the study of Ocular Disease and the COVD Award of Excellence in Vision Therapy.

He completed an Advanced Practice Fellowship in the area of Binocular Vision and Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Optometry. His is research focused on the function of the visual system in adolescents after suffering sports-related concussions. During his fellowship, he was awarded the Dr. Allen James Fortuna Memorial Award for Excellence in the Practice of Pediatric Optometry.

Dr. Peiffer holds appointments as Auxiliary Clinical Faculty for Western University of Health Sciences College of Optometry, and Associated Faculty for The Ohio State University College of Optometry. He serves as a clinical attending for optometric externs from Indiana University College of Optometry, New England College of Optometry, Ohio State University College of Optometry, Pennsylvania College of Optometry, and Western University of Health Sciences College of Optometry in the areas of pediatric vision evaluation, pediatric ocular disease, and pediatric contact lenses.

His practice focuses on routine and medical ocular examinations with a special interest in the management of amblyopia, strabismic and non-strabismic binocular vision disorders, visually induced headaches, pediatric ocular disease, special needs children, and sports vision. He provides triage and referral services to pediatric surgical sub-specialties within University Hospitals Eye Institute. Dr. Peiffer also serves as the optometrist for the Cleveland Browns providing routine and acute eye care for players, coaches, staff and their families.

Aside from clinical practice, Dr. Peiffer lectures at optometric continuing education events, participates in clinical research, and attends local and national optometric meetings to maintain a high quality evidence-based approach to his practice.

Dr. Peiffer regularly volunteers at community organization events to provide vision screenings and examinations for at risk and special needs children.

Languages Spoken

English

Office Locations

UH Eye Institute

6001 Landerhaven Dr
Suite: B
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
440-684-1374

RBC Rainbow Babies & Childrens

11100 Euclid Ave
Suite: 1200
Cleveland, OH 44106
440-684-1374

DO Bolwell 3200

11100 Euclid Ave
Suite: 3200
Cleveland, OH 44106
216-844-7700

Midtown HC 1st Flr Ste 0100

5805 Euclid Ave
Suite: 0100
Cleveland, OH 44103
216-844-3601

RBC Midtown

5805 Euclid Ave
Suite: 101
Cleveland, OH 44103
216-675-6630

UH Suburban Surgery Center

1611 S Green Rd
Suite: 124
South Euclid, OH 44121
216-844-3601

UH Westlake Health Center

950 Clague Rd
Suite: 102
Westlake, OH 44145
440-250-2020

Patient Experience Reviews

4.8 out of 5

77 Ratings

Patient Comments (19)

Reviewed On 8/1/2023
I so appreciated Dr. Peiffer's explanations of my newly diagnosed estropia. He was very kind, encouraging and comforting. I look forward to seeing him again.

Reviewed On 8/1/2023
Wonderful with my son! You can tell he really does well with younger children and has the patience and personality to go with it!

Reviewed On 8/1/2023
We have been with Dr Pieffer for *** years now. The office is super helpful and my child is comfortable which makes a huge difference for us.

Reviewed On 7/1/2023
Good

Reviewed On 6/1/2023
The care provider was very patient and went above to ensure that my special needs child had a thorough appointment.

Reviewed On 5/1/2023
It was a very good visit

Reviewed On 5/1/2023
Dr Peiffer is amazing with Evelyn! Super patient, super encouraging. She has been seeing him for a few years now and we have always been very pleased.

Reviewed On 4/1/2023
Dr. Peiffer is great with kids. Our son is on the spectrum and was so good with him. He remembered him and made him feel comfortable even during an eye visit. Couldn't ask for more!

Reviewed On 4/1/2023
Great experience

Reviewed On 4/1/2023
My provider was excellent. ***

Reviewed On 4/1/2023
The provider was extremely prompt in getting *** her mri scheduled and calling with results the afternoon of the mri.

Reviewed On 4/1/2023
I received an excellent care! I was pleasantly surprised that doctor's like this one still exists! Very thankful! Please contact me for more information.

Reviewed On 3/1/2023
Amazing doctor, we were impressed, our child was comfortable. Thank you for wonderful care!

Reviewed On 3/1/2023
I cannot express how much I love this provider and all the staff including receptionist!! You all are so kind, sweet and knowledgeable.

Reviewed On 2/1/2023
Dr. Pfieffer is one of the most incredible doctors that we are privileged to see.Besides for his incredible skill, he's so patient and so compassionate

Reviewed On 12/1/2022
Love Dr Peiffer!

Reviewed On 12/1/2022
Excellent care

Reviewed On 11/1/2022
He was an excellent doctor. Explained everything very clearly so I could understand and took a lot of time with me.

Reviewed On 11/1/2022
I was extremely impressed with the Dr ability to connect with my 4 year old- he was kind and talked him through everything making him feel safe

Education

Fellowship | Binocular Vision and Pediatrics
Binocular Vision and Pediatrics - The Ohio State University College Of Optometry (2016 - 2018)

Other Education
The Ohio State University (2018)

Medical Education
The Ohio State University College Of Optometry (2016)

Undergraduate
University Of Toledo (2011)

Industry Relationships

University Hospitals is committed to transparency in our interactions with industry partners, such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device companies. At UH, we disclose practitioner and their family members’ ownership and intellectual property rights that are or in the process of being commercialized. In addition, we disclose payments to employed practitioners of $5,000 or more from companies with which the practitioners interact as part of their professional activities. These practitioner-industry relationships assist in developing new drugs, devices and therapies and in providing medical education aimed at improving quality of care and enhancing clinical outcomes. At the same time, UH understands that these relationships may create a conflict of interest. In providing this information, UH desires to assist patients in talking with their practitioners about industry relationships and how those relationships may impact their medical care.

UH practitioners seek advance approval for certain new industry relationships. In addition, practitioners report their industry relationships and activities, as well as those of their immediate family members, to the UH Office of Outside Interests annually. We review these reports and implement management plans, as appropriate, to address conflicts of interest that may arise in connection with medical research, clinical care and purchasing decisions.

View UH’s policy (PDF) on practitioner-industry relationships.

As of December 31, 2016, Adam Peiffer did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.