Glaucoma Treatment In North Canton, Canfield & Alliance, OH
What Is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is the second-leading cause of blindness in the United States. The condition usually occurs when pressure in the eye, called intraocular pressure or IOP, is too high. The high pressure damages the optic nerve, thus preventing proper transmission of visual information from the eye to the brain. And unlike cataracts or corneal opacities, once vision is lost from glaucoma, it is not recoverable.
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I am a new patient and was greeted by a happy person. The whole staff was wonderfull and treated me respectively. I would recommend them for complete eye care.
Very well organized and no long wait. This was my first official visit. They did all necessary tests and explained results and answered all questions. I would definitely recommend this vision center.
I had some scar tissue removed from when I had cataract surgery. It was painless. I had a little discomfort afterwards but nothing unmanageable. I definitely can see better after the laser treatment
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From the receptionist all the way through the exam and consultation to the check out, my visit was A+ The staff is friendly and accommodating. The doctors are knowledgeable, thorough, patient, and friendly. The opthamolgist-in-training was exceptional. I can’t say enough good things about this practice.
Everything excellent
Very positive all around, questions and answers all right on target. Been so for all the years from day one.
Everyone was so pleasant, efficient, and caring. I was a new patient and was seen the very next day! I would recommend them!
The staff was wonderful. This was the first time in many eye appointments (in the last few years) that my 93 year old mother with cognitive impairment had a successful physical eye exam. The doctor and student doctor won her trust and were superb in relating to her in a way she could somewhat understand. I was happy to see her smiling. This was the first time we came to this office in Alliance. We will definitely come back, LORD willing.
Very professional and took time to explain everything in detail
Explaining everything that they did and results right away in clear terms.
Your student doctor was awesome. Really enjoyed it. The people at the front were amazing. Just amazing people all around.
Staff was very friendly. Ave was wonderful and explained everything! Dr. Mathie was down to earth and answered all my questions. First impression A+.
Everyone was friendly & clear about all info.
Doctor takes his time and answers all my questions. My husband is now a patient also. We’ll never go back to Eye Care Associates.
Great staff, especially the Doctor who was knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful.
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First visit and was very impressed with the Professionalism of the staff. The doctor was very thorough and kind. I was seen in a timely manner
I always have a great experience at Dr. Roholt’s. The staff is helpful and friendly and Dr. Kubis is great!! Very knowledgeable and he explains everything down to the last detail. I get the best exam!!
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Everyone is so very polite and cares about what you’re experiencing, very thorough, very very nice!!!
Very professional! Monica was amazing and efficient with all the testing. Dr Celmer was very good at explaining the upcoming procedure. Kansas was very good at explaining the billing procedure and scheduling. Overall I have been very impressed with my first visit. I feel confident with the upcoming procedures.
I’ve always had such good care at this place. The staff is amazing & explain the issues with my eyes so that I can understand them. I’d recommend roholt vision to anyone. My dr has always been very kind. They’re the best!
Busy office but I was on time with each exams. Very courteous, kind and professional. Where are the employees and Dr Roholt extremely professional and friendly.
Consultation for cataracts was very smooth. Staff and Doctor were very friendly and efficient.
Love Doctor Mathie but if I'm being honest, office staff needs to be a little more professional. As a patient I, shouldn't be able to hear personal conversations, singing out loud or cackling of front desk staff. I actually saw blonde worker answer the phone laughing out loud from a conversation she was having with the other staff member. I guess I'm old school when waiting rooms were a little more professional and dignified.
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Since I was having an issue, they had me come in immediately. Dr. Jason did not stop examining my eye until he found the problem. Everyone in the office is awesome!
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I have been a patient at Roholt's for over 10 years and have never had a problem. They are efficient, effective and totally patient oriented. I would recommend them to anyone need advanced eye treatment.
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First time there, the staff was friendly and Doctor Kubis was very knowledgeable. Great experience. 😊
I’m the 3rd generation in my family to have had a procedure done by Dr Roholt. I was very near sighted and have worn glasses or contacts since i was in first grade. A little over 2 years ago i had ICL surgery and i now have 20/20 vision! It’s so nice to just wake up and see. No more contacts in contacts out everyday. Thank you Dr Roholt and team! God Bless! -David Yoder
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I appreciate everyone's kindness and prompt attention. I feel confident in their knowledge and ability to give me the most up-to-date care. I honestly look forward to my visits.
First time there - very efficient, professional and a very comfortable environment. Everything was explained throughout each phase of my exam. When I left all my questions were answered and am looking forward to having my cataract surgery. I definitely have confidence in them
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Who Is At Risk For Glaucoma?
Open-angle glaucoma is the most common type. It affects almost 3 million Americans, afflicting men and women equally. But women are 2-4 times more likely than men to get a more acute and more dangerous form called closed-angle glaucoma. People of Asian descent are also at higher risk for closed angle or narrow angle glaucoma. African Americans are at the greatest risk, and according to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, African Americans can expect it to show up earlier and progress faster than in other ethnicities. And if you have a sibling who has been diagnosed with glaucoma, your risk of getting the same diagnosis increases by a factor of 10!
Diagnosis Of Glaucoma
At Roholt Vision Institute, advanced technology like this three dimension rendering of the optic nerve assists the doctor in evaluating the health of the optic nerve.
Any of the aforementioned risk factors are an important reason to be checked regularly. Glaucoma is called “The Sneak Thief of Sight” because it does not have any symptoms until the end stages of the disease and the damage is not reversible. Fortunately, detection has progressed a great deal over the past several decades. We no longer need to wait until peripheral vision has been lost to diagnose glaucoma. New technologies allow for detection of early changes in nerve tissue within the retina. This allows for earlier detection and therefore, a better long-term prognosis for keeping a person’s vision for his or her lifetime.
Is Vision Loss From Glaucoma Preventable?
According to Dr. Brian E Mathie, Clinic Director for Roholt Vision Institute, “In almost all cases, severe vision loss from glaucoma is preventable. With the use of advanced technologies, we can detect it up to 10 years earlier than in years past so the biggest hurdle in most cases is simply getting patients to be examined by their eye care professional so that appropriate and effective treatments can be initiated”. At Roholt Vision Institute, we have advanced technology that measures the functional and structural status of the nerve that can be damaged in glaucoma. These extremely accurate devices quantify the amount of healthy tissue to the thousandth of a millimeter and can also analyze changes that may occur from one year to the next.
Colored graphics demonstrate areas of normal nerve tissue (green), borderline (yellow) and abnormal (red) for all areas of nerve tissue in the center of the retina and surrounding the optic nerve. By comparing these values to expected norms for patients of a given age, doctors at Roholt Vision Institute can determine a relative risk for glaucoma for each individual patient.
Glaucoma Treatment
Once the diagnosis has been made, there are many possible treatments. Most practitioners will start patients on an eye drop that will lower the intraocular pressure in the eye and help prevent further damage to the eye. Several new medications come to market for that exact purpose. Lasers are also an option, as are surgeries on the eye, but those are usually reserved for more severe cases.
According to Dr. Brian Mathie, “there has never been a better time to have glaucoma than today. Thanks to incredible technology and improved treatment options, in most cases patients can expect effective treatment that will afford them very good vision for the rest of their lives.”
Being able to measure the exact values of healthy nerve tissue over time is the most important aspect of monitoring glaucoma for progression or worsening of the disease. State of the art technology allows Roholt Vision Institute to evaluate each exam for any changes in the nerve tissue, however subtle they may be.
Should I Get Tested For Glaucoma?
Scheduling an eye exam to evaluate the intraocular pressure and the health of the optic nerve is important for each and everyone one of us, but especially important for people who have risk factors such as a family history of glaucoma, African Americans, the elderly and anyone who has a history of elevated pressure in the eye.