Cincinnati, Ohio

The art of
visual freedom.

Premium cataract surgery, refractive procedures, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, and select oculofacial aesthetics — performed with refined technology, surgical precision, and an uncommon dedication to the patient experience.

— Philosophy
Exceptional eye care begins by offering each patient the opportunity to achieve visual freedom.
Dr. Alec Bradley
Cincinnati native · Magna cum laude, University of Kentucky · MD & ophthalmology residency, University of Louisville
I — About

A Cincinnati native.

Dr. Alec Bradley, MD — Ophthalmologist in Cincinnati, Ohio
Alec Bradley, MD Cincinnati

Dr. Alec Bradley is an ophthalmologist who believes exceptional eye care begins with a single principle: every patient deserves the opportunity to achieve visual freedom. He pursues that goal with refined technology, surgical precision, and an uncommon attention to dignity in every step of care.

Born in Toledo and raised in greater Cincinnati, Dr. Bradley attended Covington Catholic High School before graduating magna cum laude from the University of Kentucky with a degree in neuroscience and a minor in psychology. He completed medical school, internal medicine internship, and ophthalmology residency at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, where he was honored with the Louisville Academy of Ophthalmology Excellence Award for patient-centered care.

His clinical practice is dedicated to the surgical front of ophthalmology — premium cataract surgery, refractive procedures, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, and select oculofacial aesthetics. He pursues innovation in surgical technique and clinical workflow with one goal: a safer, more thoughtful, more refined experience for every patient.

Outside the clinic, Dr. Bradley stays active with sand volleyball, tennis, golf, and skiing. A culinary enthusiast, he enjoys complex projects in the kitchen — notably tiramisu — and exploring Cincinnati's restaurant and coffee scene.

Education

2022–2026 Ophthalmology Residency · University of Louisville School of Medicine
2022–2023 Internal Medicine Internship · University of Louisville
2018–2022 Doctor of Medicine · University of Louisville School of Medicine
2014–2018 BS Neuroscience, magna cum laude · University of Kentucky

Honors & Distinctions

Award Louisville Academy of Ophthalmology Excellence Award
NIH Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award
Distinction Neuroscience Scholar Distinction · University of Kentucky
Honor Magna cum laude graduate · University of Kentucky

Professional Affiliations

American Academy of Ophthalmology· American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery· CEDARS ASPENS· American Medical Association

II — Procedures

Surgical care, refined to the millimeter.

Four focused disciplines. Every option explained clearly, recommended honestly, and performed with the care that vision deserves.

i.

Premium Cataract Surgery

Femtosecond Laser · Advanced IOLs

Laser-assisted cataract removal paired with advanced-technology intraocular lenses — toric, extended depth-of-focus, and trifocal — to correct cataracts, astigmatism, and presbyopia in a single, refined procedure.

ii.

Refractive Surgery

LASIK · PRK · ICL

Laser vision correction with the STAR S4 IR excimer and iDESIGN wavefront-guided platform, plus implantable Collamer lenses for patients whose corneas or prescriptions aren't ideal for laser surgery.

iii.

Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgery

MIGS · OMNI · SLT

Modern, minimally invasive procedures designed to lower intraocular pressure with shorter recovery and a stronger safety profile than traditional glaucoma surgery — often combined with cataract removal in a single visit.

iv.

Oculofacial Aesthetics

Select Procedures · Restorative

A small, curated set of aesthetic services for the eyes and surrounding face — focused on subtle, restorative outcomes. Treatments are recommended only when they genuinely serve the patient's goals.

"Every patient deserves a surgeon who listens before recommending, plans before operating, and treats decisions about vision as the consequential moments they are."

— Dr. Alec Bradley

III — The Experience

What it's like to be
cared for here.

i.

Unhurried Consultation

Your first visit is built around understanding — comprehensive measurements, every question answered, and no pressure to decide. The plan only moves forward when you're certain it's right for you.

ii.

Honest Recommendations

Not every patient is a candidate for every procedure — and that's information worth knowing. Dr. Bradley recommends what he'd want for his own family, not what generates the largest invoice.

iii.

Surgeon-Led Follow-Up

Every post-operative visit is with Dr. Bradley personally. The surgeon who operated is the surgeon who follows you through healing — and through every question that comes after.

V — Insights

Reading on vision.

Honest, jargon-free writing on what you actually want to know — from a surgeon who'd rather over-explain than under-prepare.

Cataract Surgery · 8 min read

Choosing the Right IOL: A Plain-English Guide to Premium Lenses

Monofocal, toric, EDOF, trifocal — what the marketing brochures don't tell you about which lens actually fits your life.

Glaucoma · 6 min read

MIGS Explained: A Gentler Path to Lower Eye Pressure

Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery has transformed how we treat early-to-moderate disease — often paired with cataract surgery in a single visit.

Refractive Surgery · 5 min read

LASIK, PRK, or ICL: How a Surgeon Decides What's Right for You

All three correct vision well. The differences in candidacy, healing, and long-term outcomes are what actually matter.

VI — Contact

Let's begin a
conversation.

Dr. Bradley sees patients across Midwest Eye Center's Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky offices. Call the location most convenient for you to schedule a consultation.

Central scheduling · 800-385-3937

Hours vary by location; most offices are open weekdays 8:00am–5:00pm. For a medical emergency or sudden vision loss, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Schedule a Consultation

Appointments are scheduled through Midwest Eye Center. Call the location most convenient for you, or reach central scheduling and ask for Dr. Bradley.

Call 800-385-3937

For a medical emergency or sudden vision loss, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.