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Dr. Barbara Houde, OD

Dr. Barbara Houde, OD

Optometry

Dr. Barbara Houde, OD is an optometrist in Blue Ash, OH. She is affiliated with University of Cincinnati Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 59 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (59 reviews)

Practice

1945 Cei Dr Blue Ash, OH 45242
Telehealth available
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Dr. Houde's Reviews

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4.9
59 ratings, 53 with a written review
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I have had three different ophthalmologists at CEI because the first ones had been assigned new positions. I am now assigned to Dr. Haude, and as with all former doctors, I am extremely pleased with this one. As with the others, Dr. Haude has answered any questions I ask and offers advice for me to follow. I am pleased with all my experiences at CEI. It seems they interview and find the best, brightest, and most helpful doctors. I have recommended CEI to others who ask me where I go and if I'm happy. I am pleased with this doctor.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 26, 2024
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Total package
Professional, knowledgeable, caring, personable, so in other words, Dr. Houde is the total package.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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S. O'Neill – Jun 01, 2022
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Excellent care
Very thorough and competent. I always feel that I’ve had the best care anyone could hope for
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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May 12, 2022
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Highly Recommend
What a difference Dr. Houde has made in my life! She is everything I look for in a doctor - and even more. She’s knowledgeable, thorough, listens carefully, answers questions completely and clearly, and is a delightful, caring person. In just two visits I was seeing better. I have confidence she will help me see well as the years go by. Excellent sight and peace of mind are priceless.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Susan Porter – May 02, 2022
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Dr. Houde is crystal clear on what she is doing for you and why. Explains results and expectations the same way. Highly recommended.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Greg – Mar 17, 2022
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I have a 9 month check up for glaucoma and cataracts
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Joan SmithStevens – Feb 24, 2022
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Dr. Houde was her usual pleasant and professional self. She was very thorough and explained my declining sight in a very clear manner. I certainly would recommend Dr. Houde should anyone ask me for a referral.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 20, 2022
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Great experience! Dr. Houde is an excellent doctor. She is everything a doctor should be. She is knowledgeable, compassionate, listens, and encourages. I couldn’t have been be more pleased with my visit.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sue – Feb 11, 2022
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outstanding doctor
The visit was great, I was well taken care of by the staff and Dr. Houde. I so appreciate this facility.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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s barnes – Jan 29, 2022
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Barbara Houde has provided me with excellent glaucoma eye care for many years now. She is very thorough and helps me understand the complexity of my condition. I would highly recommend her to anyone dealing with this disease.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jim Lee – Jan 23, 2022
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Very thorough and engaging. Direct and to the point when talking about my condition.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 22, 2022
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Dr Houde always does a great job evaluating my health situation and providing me with a clear explanation of what she has found. I feel very confident thatI am getting great care. I would recommend her and CEI.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Scott Meline – Jan 07, 2022
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E everything was very good and she was very thorough
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 16, 2021
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Dr Houde is a thorough doctor and she takes great care to check and make sure you understand. Knowledgeable and Professional .
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Long wait times
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Louann Burress – Dec 03, 2021
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I have been seeing Dr Houde for over a year with great results She explains things very detail about your condition and her treatment for you I am very happy to have her as my doctor.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Paul Doughty – Nov 28, 2021
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Dr. Houde is very compassionate, knowledgeable, professional, and detail-oriented! I highly recommend her for any glaucoma or vision related issues! Thank you, Dr. Houde!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Darron Graham – Nov 26, 2021
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Dr. Houde is very professional and explained in a way that I fully understood my problem. I highly recommend her. She connected me to a surgeon I feel comfortable with. Thanks Dr. Houde.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dee Garrett – Oct 27, 2021
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First time client and Dr. Houde made me very comfortable and at ease with her knowledge, and her delivery of said knowledge.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Daniel Shanklin – Oct 14, 2021
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Dr. Houde provides knowledgeable and common sense care for Glaucoma to maintain your sight for life.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Bob Conners – Oct 08, 2021
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I have had several visits with Dr. Houde and i am extremely satisfied with the overall results. I was referred to Dr. Houde due to my severe eye issues. Dr. Houde is extremely knowledgeable, professional and takes her time to insure I understand the current state of my condition. I contribute much of my continued improvement to Dr. Houde. If any needs an expert in the optometry field, I highly recommend her.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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About Me

care philosophy

We treat more complex and more routine conditions than any other facility or hospital. We also have an Urgent Eye Clinic for emergency care.

Our internationally recognized team of doctors are leaders in vision research. We also invest...
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biography

Barbara Houde O.D., M.Sc., joined the Cincinnati Eye Institute (CEI) to assist in the glaucoma and retina clinics. After 13 years of working in the retina clinic, she transitioned her focus solely to the glaucoma clinic. Dr. Houde earned her Doctorate...read more
  • Optometry

  • University Of Alabma At Birmingham

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Pennsylvania College Of Optometry

    Medical School
  • University Of Montreal

    Undergraduate School
  • English

  • French

  • Spanish

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    Practice

    Northmark Pharmacy1945 Cei Dr Blue Ash, OH 45242
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • University of Cincinnati Medical Center

      3188 Bellevue Ave
      Cincinnati, OH 45219
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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