Roxana Rivera, M.D.

Dr. Arar completed his undergraduate degree at Xavier University and his graduate degree at the University of Dayton. While at the University of Dayton, he presented and published many papers in the field of biomedical engineering. He then attended the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, followed by a post-doctoral fellowship in eye research involving corneal wound healing and macular degeneration. Dr. Arar presented his work at the Association of Research in Vision and Ophthalmology and received the Ohio Lion’s Eye Research Foundation Fellowship for his research. After his residency at the University of Cincinnati, he completed a six-month rotation in cataract and implant surgery at Cincinnati Eye Institute.

Dr. Luke B. Lindsell received a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology from Wabash College in Indiana then attended Indiana University College of Optometry. He joined the Ophthalmology/Optometry Department at the Cincinnati Veterans Affairs Medical Center and after 3 years in practice at the Cincinnati VA, Dr. Lindsell returned to medical school at the University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine. Following graduation from medical school, he completed his intern year in Internal Medicine at The Christ Hospital followed by his Residency in Ophthalmology at the University of Cincinnati. He also served as Chief Resident in his final year.

Dr. Mecoli is a medical and surgical ophthalmologist with a special interest in cataract surgery. He joined CEI in 2014 and provides sight restoring care to hundreds of patients each year. He enjoys helping his patients understand their eye conditions and treatment options.