Cataract surgeries are quite short, lasting less than 15 to 30 minutes or so. Extra time may be needed for post-surgery evaluation and instructions. To quickly recover from your Ohio cataract surgery, we recommend the following recovery tips: Have someone drive you home after the surgery. Do not ever attempt to drive until your eye doctor… Read More »
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Posted on: Sep 30 2013
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By: kyjean
Every cell, tissue, and organ in your body are interrelated. Thus, when something is wrong with a certain body part, there’s a huge chance that some of your body systems will also be affected. Here at our Ohio optical practice, we get a lot of visits from patients who suffer from certain eye conditions as… Read More »
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Posted on: Sep 15 2013
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By: kyjean
Conjunctivitis, commonly known as the pink eye, is quite common. Here at our Ohio optical practice, we get a lot of visits each year from people suffering from conjunctivitis, where the conjunctiva (that thin membrane running along the insides of your eyelids) is severely inflamed. In treating this eye condition, we need to figure out… Read More »
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Posted on: Jul 30 2013
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By: kyjean
Maintaining optimum eye health may not be considered a priority for most young adults, particularly with the demands of family, hobbies, and career. Here at our Ohio optical practice, we would like to emphasize the importance of leading a lifestyle that will help you avoid eye problems as much as possible. Below is a quick… Read More »
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Posted on: Jul 15 2013
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By: kyjean
LASIK has grown to be quite a popular procedure for individuals suffering from farsightedness, nearsightedness, and astigmatism. However, we at the Roholt Vision Institute believes that it’s important for individuals interested in LASIK to have a clear understanding of the procedure — its advantages, downsides, and risks. Below is a recommended list of questions to ask… Read More »
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Posted on: Jun 30 2013
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By: kyjean
There’s no doubt that tobacco smoking exposure could potentially harm your health. Cardiovascular disorders and cancer are the most common health problems associated with cigarette use. However, a significant body of evidence has showed that smoking increases one’s chance of developing eye disorders. Here at our Ohio optical practice, we would like to emphasize the… Read More »
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Posted on: Jun 15 2013
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By: kyjean
What happens when your eyes do not make enough tears? You will most likely suffer from dry eye syndrome. If you’re not familiar with this eye condition yet, you might want to read below for the most common signs and symptoms of dry eyes. Here at the Roholt Vision Institute, we spend a great deal… Read More »
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Posted on: May 30 2013
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By: kyjean
Have you ever felt drowsy, cranky, and tired after spending long hours in front of your computer? You may be suffering from what eye specialists refer to as the Computer Vision Syndrome(CVS). That tired and drained feeling that your eyes get after a day in the office happens to almost anyone; it has been estimated… Read More »
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Posted on: May 15 2013
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By: kyjean
If you are recently diagnosed with diabetes, you may be surprised why health care professionals seem to make too much fuss about eye care. Why bother when your vision is perfectly stable? The answer is that diabetes brings a lot of potentially devastating problems including cataract, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy. While these conditions are treatable,… Read More »
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Posted on: Apr 30 2013
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By: kyjean
Ideally, your cornea is perfectly circular in shape. In individuals with astigmatism, the cornea isn’t perfectly spherical which could heavily influence its function to direct light into your retina. Dr. Phillip Roholt is an astigmatism specialist in Ohio who has mastered the techniques of astigmatism correction for the past 20 years. What is astigmatism? Sufferers of… Read More »
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Posted on: Apr 18 2013
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By: kyjean