Rony Sayegh, MD
Comprehensive OphthalmologyAnterior Segment DiseasesOphthalmology
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- French
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Gender
MaleAbout Rony Sayegh
Biography
Rony R. Sayegh, MD, joined the Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute in 2020. He is a cornea specialist with a focus on ocular surface diseases and surgeries. He earned his medical degree from the American University of Beirut, followed by completion of his residency training at the University of Maryland in Baltimore. He then joined the Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary for a two-year fellowship in Cornea & Refractive Surgery. After graduating, Dr. Sayegh joined the faculty Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals, prior to joining the Cleveland Clinic in Abu Dhabi, and then in Ohio.
Clinical Interests
Dr. Sayegh does general eye examination and cares for a wide variety of corneal diseases, including dry eye syndrome, ocular neuropathic pain, corneal infections, autoimmune conditions and dystrophies, such as Fuchs disease and keratoconus. He performs routine and complex cataract surgery, anterior segment surgeries that include full-thickness and partial-thickness corneal transplantation, as well as refractive surgery. In addition, he performs the Boston Keratoprosthesis, or artificial cornea transplantation surgery to restore vision in eyes that cannot be helped with a regular corneal transplant.
Research Interests
Dr. Sayegh’s research focuses on dry eye, specifically the ocular neuropathic pain component. He is part of the Dry Eye Assessment and Management (DREAM) Study group and led the ocular pain subgroup of the study. He was the first to describe neuromodulation techniques for the treatment of the recalcitrant form of ocular pain, in collaboration with the neurosurgical and pain medicine departments. He continues to work on developing better ways of diagnosing and treating this debilitating condition.
In addition, Dr. Sayegh works closely with the biomedical engineering department at the Case Western Reserve University, and has published extensively on the optics of the Boston Keratoprosthesis. His work has helped find better designs and ways to perform the surgery, leading to improved outcomes.
Locations
- i Building - Cole Eye Institute
- 2022 East 105th Street, Cleveland, OH 44106
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- Wooster Milltown Specialty and Surgery Center
- 721 East Milltown Road, Wooster, OH 44691
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- Medical Office Building, Akron
- 1 Park West Boulevard, Akron, OH 44320
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Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Fellowship: Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, 2013
- Residency: University of Maryland, 2010
- Internship: John Hopkins University/Sinai Hospital, 2007
- Medical Education: American University of Beirut, 2005
- Undergraduate: American University of Beirut, 2001
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology: American Board of Ophthalmology, 2013
Innovations & Patents
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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As of 2026-03-22, Dr. Sayegh has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
379 ratings, 45 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/30/2026
Dr. Was easy to talk to, he listened, and answered questions honestly n directly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/30/2026
Dr Sayegh is wonderful. He is so caring and takes the time to listen and explain everything. So happy with him as my eye care provider b
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/23/2026
My provider listen to my issues
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/23/2026
Dr Sayegh and staff are so capable and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/10/2026
Staff and physician were amazing. Will become a lifelong patient!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
Dr. Sayegh provided outstanding care. He was the second Optometrist I visited on this dry eye Issue, and he provided the care and answers the other did not (other MD not with Cleveland Clinic)
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
Dr sayegh was excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
Dr. Sayegh is an absolutely wonderful Doctor that truly listens and cares about his patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
Dr. Sayegh is a true professional. He is very polite and I can truly tell he cares for his patients. I felt very comfortable and he made my appointment very successful. His team was also very polite and they were kind and made me feel very important. I highly recommend Dr. Sayegh if you need help with your vision.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
I would always recommend this Dr.and his staff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
Dr Rony was so nice and explained everything to me and we discussed care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
Dr Sayegh is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
Dr Sayegh is a very caring doctor with all of his patients by what I've seen at my appointments, and how he relates with his other patients besides me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
The physician is very knowledgeable and empathetic
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2025
Dr. Sayegh is wonderful. Not only is he knowledgeable, skilled, and professional, but he is also very personable. He listens to and answers all questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2025
Once again Dr Sayegh was wonderful. TookHis time and explained everything so that I understood. Answered all my questions fully.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
Best experience I have with a Doctor in a long time. He should be teaching other doctors bedside manners!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/6/2025
We like Dr. Sonyegh. His student was also very nice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/6/2025
The doctor was very attentive to her eye problems.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2025
I have a long history of Dr. Sayegh taking the best care of my cornea since shingles took most of my vision away!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2025
Dr. Sayegh was kind, compassionate, and professional. I usually see Dr. Ellison, who is also kind, compassionate, and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2025
I am very pleased with the staff and eye doctors at the eye clinic.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
I liked Dr. Rony, he explained everything and I felt better understanding my condition after seeing him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
Dr. Sayegh was wonderful. I appreciated him for his forthright and caring nature. He explained my new diagnosis better than any of the other health care providers I've seen, so that I now have an improved understanding of how to manage it. He did not talk down to me and gave me practical insights. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
Dr. Was very kind and personable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2025
Dr Sayegh is the best! Thorough, good listener & informative! An expert & a caring physician!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2025
Best Dr ever everyone's always so nice and actually cares about there patients
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2025
Dr. Sayegh is absolutely excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2025
Wish Dr Sayegh was on west side
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2025
Wonderful experience with Dr Saper . He addressed all of my concerns and explained everything to me. I am blessed to have him as a Doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2025
Dr Sayegh is an amazing Dr and person!! Great job on cataract surgery, no complaints at all.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
Doctor while the wait time was long once you are with him, he is giving you 100% of his attention to your eye issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
The Doctor is both professional and highly skilled. I would highly recommend others with eye issues under his specialty to him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2025
Great experience every time everyone was respectful and kind and helpful and Dr. Ronnie saying was most wonderful and I thank him for his helping me with my eye doing great and am grateful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2025
Dr. Sayegh is an amazing Doctor. He listens and takes your questions and concerns into how he helps in your health plan. He is not only book thinking but people thinking. Good person and excellent Doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2025
Dr. Sayegh one of the best and kindest doctors in the Cleveland Clinic
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2025
The doctor was very easy to talk to, he listened and explained things. Well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2025
I followed this physician from University Hospitals. He is an excellent doctor and will be a treasured gem Wherever he chooses to Practice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2025
The optometrist who first saw me was very knowledgeable and the doctor was very good at explaining care for my eyes and treatment options
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2025
Dr. Sayegh is always pleasant, caring, concerned, and is very knowledgeable about my health concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2025
Dr. Sayegh is a wonderful, caring provider that truly listens to my questions and concerns.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
I had a good experience with the doctor as before.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2025
Dr Sayehh listened toy.cpncern of the medication cost and maintenance of my condition, and worked with me to properly determine how to maintain my conditiion
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2025
I love Dr Sayegh. He is kind, courteous and up to date on treatments for dry eyes.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/21/2025
My experience with Cole Eye Center - Dr. Sayegh and staff (after two cornea transplants in 13 months) could not be better. Dr Sayegh and his staff are exceptional.