Get to Know Dr. Yackey

Mary Beth Yackey, O.D. joined Cincinnati Eye Institute (CEI) in 2004. She provides patient care at the Blue Ash, Ohio and Edgewood, Kentucky offices. Dr. Yackey is a provider of Optometric Services and is a member of the Vitreoretinal team. She enjoys co-managing pre- and post-operative patients. Her practice emphasizes eye diseases such as cataract, diabetes, macula related conditions, vascular disease of the retina, and urgent eye care. As a part of her optometric training, Dr. Yackey completed four rotations with an emphasis in Ocular Disease, Specialty Contact Lens Fitting, and Pediatric and Special-Needs Populations.

Dr. Yackey recruits patients for various research projects. She is involved in teaching and educating Optometry and Ophthalmology Residents and Fellows. She is certified by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry for treatment and management of ocular disease. She currently holds active Optometry Licenses in Ohio and Kentucky.

Dr. Yackey is active in teaching optometric continuing education classes. She is also active in the community and gives numerous presentations on the importance of eye health to local elementary schools. Dr. Yackey volunteers by giving eye exams at The Cincinnati Eye Institute Foundation Roselawn Eye Clinic.