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Melanie A. Shearer, O.D.
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Strong Memorial Hospital
210 Crittenden Boulevard
Rochester, NY 14642
About Me
As a membe...
As a member of the Well Eye Care team, she routinely screens for and treats common vision conditions in children and adults. These may include refractive error, dry eye, glaucoma, corneal issues and diabetic eye disease. Based on the level of a patient's problem, she may refer to a general ophthalmologist, or subspecialty ophthalmologist, for surgery or complex medical therapy. Dr. Shearer also co-manages cataracts with her ophthalmologist team and routinely performs many of the pre- and post-operative steps in the treatment process.
As a member of the Low Vision team, she prescribes low vision aids including prisms, magnifiers, telescopes, specialized lighting and adaptive technology. She works alongside low vision opticians, orientation and mobility therapists and vision rehabilitation therapists.
She is a member of the American Optometric Association, the New York State Optometric Association and the Rochester Optometric Society.
Faculty Appointments
Sr Instructor of Clinical Ophthalmology (Part-Time) - Department of Ophthalmology (SMD)
Credentials
Education
OD | State University of New York College of Optometry. 2009
Ratings & Comments
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Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
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Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
Patient Comments
Dr. Shearer is outstanding - she is thorough, attentive, and friendly. She is a valuable asset to UR medicine.
Feb 19, 2025
Dr. Shearer is kind, compassionate, knowledgeable and gives me time to ask questions, makes sure I understand everything, and puts me at ease. I look forward to an appointment with her because I know I am in good hands.
Feb 05, 2025
Dr. Shearer is always professional, but also personable. I always feel like I have 100% of her attention and never feel rushed.
Jan 27, 2025
Always a positive experience
Jan 26, 2025
She was kind, professional and listened to my concerns. Very good experience
Dec 11, 2024
Dr. Shearer is one of the best providers I have had the pleasure to have. I'm happy to be her patient.
Nov 29, 2024
Dr Melanie A. Shearer was excellent
Nov 24, 2024
Dr. Shearer is always courteous and knowledgeable.
Nov 22, 2024
Dr Shearer is knowledgeable and professional. I always feel she has a good understanding of my issues and is dealing with them in the best way possible.
Oct 26, 2024
Dr Shearer is excellent. She listens to you, explains procedures, care and answers any questions. Never feel rushed.
Oct 18, 2024
Dr. Shearer is the best. She listens to me, is patient and explained everything.
Sep 22, 2024
[...] The Doctor came in and looked through the microscope . She said there was very little change in my prescription but she did prescribe new lenses and sent me on the way.
Sep 16, 2024
Dr Shearer is the Best! I have complete confidence in her
Sep 15, 2024
Dr. Shearer is a very kind, compassionate physician. I trust her implicitly.
Sep 04, 2024
Both Dr. Shearer and attending resident Dr. Zimmerman were great.
Aug 29, 2024
I like the doctor I see she's great!
Aug 24, 2024
Always great
Aug 21, 2024
She was interested in my problem and explained her treatment that would be most helpful
Aug 17, 2024
Dr. Shearer is amazing and the only reason I haven't gone elsewhere. With the move a come years ago my annual visits have become very sterile and hospital like. She is the only reason I stay and put up with it all.
Aug 12, 2024
Was good .
Jul 06, 2024
Dr. Shearer I someone I saw many years ago and am so delighted to have seen again. She is patient, efficient, gentle, and clear.
Jun 24, 2024
Prompt answers to my eye concerns
Jun 08, 2024
She is very thorough.
May 15, 2024
Very nice atmosphere and expert medical care for eye issues/annual exam.
May 13, 2024
She is a great doctor. I like her very much.
May 10, 2024
A great explanation of the test and their results also how they affect me.
May 09, 2024
She was excellent
May 07, 2024
Dr. Shearer is top notch! Absolutely the best eye dr I have ever seen for care..In all ways!!
Apr 27, 2024
Dr. Shearer, OD is wonderful. I will ALWAYS go to her only!
Apr 25, 2024
Dr. Shearer was very thorough. She even had a scan done to be extra cautious.
Mar 09, 2024
Dr Shearer is an exceptional physician. She is exemplifies everything you would want in your physician.
Feb 04, 2024
The doctor and tech staff were great!!
Jan 15, 2024
The doctor was nice and did call me back after I placed a call to the doctor. She's very friendly and personable. She didn't seem to express any immediate concern for my eyes but because this prognosis took me by surprise, I have sense felt very concerned and unaware of what to do except to watch my diet and use eye health vitamins. [...]
Jan 04, 2024
Excellent
Jan 03, 2024
Dr Shearer is a wonderful eye doctor, very knowledgeable and caring. She takes very good care of me and even though her office Is quite a ways away from home, I am very comfortable with her and don't mind the drive.
Dec 22, 2023
Excellent
Dec 13, 2023
Good
Nov 29, 2023
Dr Shearer is a blessing.
Oct 20, 2023
Always an excellent experience with this provider. We have the utmost confidence in her.
Oct 12, 2023
Good
Oct 03, 2023
DOC SHEARER, OD IS VERY COMPETENT.
Aug 17, 2023
Excellent experience..
Aug 05, 2023
She is the most wonderful doctor I have ever met! So kind!
Aug 03, 2023
Quite thorough. I trust her judgement
Jul 30, 2023
Provider is excellent [...].
Jul 30, 2023
She was sensitive to my concerns about the cost of bifocals, and prescribed in a way that would ease my financial burden. I appreciate that.
Jul 14, 2023
Dr. Shearer was wonderful, very caring. [...].
Jul 11, 2023
Good provider. [...].
Jul 10, 2023
Dr Shearer is a wonderful caring doctor and is very compassionate and comfortable to be with. I trust her thoroughly
Jul 07, 2023
Dr. Shearer is to be commended for her comfortable way of presenting problems and engaging me in questions and responses. I feel I am well-served by having this doctor help me with my vision needs.
Jun 17, 2023
Absolutely recommend and have in the past.
Jun 10, 2023
Found diagnosis and info on visit notes in my chart that was abbreviated making it difficult to understand. This info was not discussed with me at the visit.
May 20, 2023
Dr. Shearer is so kind and very thoughtful, concerned and pro-active about the situation with my eyes.
Apr 20, 2023
I had some additional tests this check up, and found some other items of concern. I needed some meds that would improve my vision, or at least keep it at present level, and will retest on next appointment. Good to know I'm getting such good care !
Mar 31, 2023
My care provider was cheerful and caring. I was comfortable and relaxed. And happy with my care provider.
Mar 24, 2023
Very patient, pleasant personality. Did a thorough review of my eyes and lens needs. This was my first visit at this office. Answered all my questions. Suggested things I could do to improve my vision.
Feb 13, 2023
Overall great
Jan 22, 2023
Care provider was courteous, respectful, and informative.
Jan 17, 2023
Dr. Shearer has been consistently providing my eyes with superb care over the past 5 years. The support staff in the front office have always been consistently empathetic and efficient in the entire time [...].
Jan 14, 2023
I drive from the Westside of Rochester to see Dr. Shearer. She is by far the best vision care doctor I have ever had.
Jan 14, 2023
The main concern, from this visit, was the appearance of an anomaly in my left retina. The doctor couldn't give me an answer, as to the origin of this anomaly, or its nature, but she did make sure to schedule the quickest possible visit with another specialist, who, it is to be hoped, can provide me with more detailed answers to my concerns.
Jan 12, 2023
She's very sweet !
Jan 04, 2023
I think dr shearer is an outstanding provider
Dec 31, 2022
Dr. Shearer is astute, thoughtful, and attentive.
Dec 29, 2022
One, if not the, favorite Dr's I see
Dec 05, 2022
Excellent experience
Nov 26, 2022
Good
Nov 25, 2022
1st visit very pleased
Nov 22, 2022
Dr Shearer is very thorough, patient, and has an easy approachable manner.
Nov 19, 2022
Care provider was very concerned and compassionate, but I am still left frustrated by questions that she couldn't answer.
Oct 21, 2022
Dr. Shearer is amazing! Her compassion is exemplary.
Oct 14, 2022
Dr Shearer was great & very attentive to my concerns
Oct 04, 2022
I did get the impression that there were back to back appointments, although Dr. Shearer was NOT rushing through the examination, she had to attend to other patients immediately after entering data into the my chart.
Sep 17, 2022
I've had previous bad experiences with either incompetent or inconsiderate medical professionals (or both), including optometrists, and I am very, very glad to find an optometrist I will want to work with for some time to come. Thanks very much!
Sep 14, 2022
After telling her about the fall I had on the way to the office, she checked me for a concussion, discussed recent eye problems, rescheduled me for my eye exam and sent me home. I was impressed, felt good about having her as my doctor, and extremely satisfied
Sep 03, 2022
Dr. Shearer is excellent. Always friendly, professional, courteous and helpful.
Aug 11, 2022
I have already recommended this provider.
Jul 27, 2022
Have recommended Dr. Shearer, as she is extremely thorough and her empathy and kindness are so obvious and appreciated as her patient.
Jul 09, 2022
Dr shearer very kind, listens well to my concerns, reassured me
Jun 15, 2022
My first time here and everything went great
Apr 28, 2022
This applies to Dr. Melanie Shear she is a Doctor Who I know absolutely cares for me as a person a patient not a number
Apr 09, 2022
One of the nicest, compassionate, bright and intelligent doctors I have had. So glad she is part of my healthcare team.
Feb 05, 2022
Dr. Shearer is wonderful.
Feb 03, 2022