Dr. Katherine Bickle, OD, PhD

Dr. Katherine Bickle is a highly skilled optometrist specializing in contact lenses and ocular health. She has extensive experience in fitting specialty contact lenses for patients with keratoconus and irregular corneas, utilizing scleral lenses, specialty soft lenses, hybrid lenses, and rigid gas permeable lenses.

She actively collaborates with contact lens manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, and other eyecare industry leaders. Over her career, she has conducted nearly 100 clinical studies, contributing to the development of innovative eyecare products and instruments that enhance patient care.

Education

  • Doctor of Optometry – The Ohio State University
  • Master of Science – The Ohio State University
  • Ph.D. – The Ohio State University
  • Cornea and Contact Lens Fellowship – University of Houston

Professional Affiliations

  • Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry
  • Member of the American Optometric Association

Dr. Bickle frequently lectures nationally and has authored numerous publications. Her expertise and research help advance the field of optometry, providing better treatment options for patients with complex visual needs.

She and her family reside in Granville, where she enjoys spending time with her husband, Kevin, and their sons, Walter and William.