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Dr. Philip C. Roholt, M.D.
Ophthalmologist
Dr. Philip Roholt is an ophthalmologist practicing in North Canton, OH. Dr. Roholt specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Roholt can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Roholt can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
45 years
Experience
Dr. Philip Roholt, M.D.
- North Canton, OH
- Univ of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn
- Accepting new patients
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Can you stop farsightedness naturally?
No, you cannot stop farsightedness progression. However, it can be treated with LASIK. Regards, Phil Roholt, MD
What causes increased eye pressure?
Dear patient: High eye pressure, or ocular hypertension, has many different causes. Generally, fluid outflow is decreased, or inflow increased and the regulatory balance is disrupted. READ MORE
Dear patient: High eye pressure, or ocular hypertension, has many different causes. Generally, fluid outflow is decreased, or inflow increased and the regulatory balance is disrupted. It may be a pre-glaucoma, there may be an anatomical problem causing pigmentary dispersion from the iris which blocks outflow, it may be related to near-sightedness, or if your eyes are sensitive to steroid medication. You need continued followup and appropriate testing to make sure the high pressure does not damage the optic nerve, leading to glaucoma visual field loss. Regards, Philip Roholt, MD
Should I wear glasses all the time for astigmatism?
Hello: Astigmatism is a permanent, relatively unchanging condition of your eyes. The cornea is football shaped instead of round. If you don't wear your glasses, you may experience READ MORE
Hello: Astigmatism is a permanent, relatively unchanging condition of your eyes. The cornea is football shaped instead of round. If you don't wear your glasses, you may experience some eyestrain, but generally the astigmatism focus will not change. It does not harm your eyes to not wear the glasses all the time. This does not include occasional cases of astigmatism that are progressive, or eyes with dystrophies (diseases) such as keratoconus, pellucid marginal degeneration, or other forms of ectasia (corneal bending). Here the astigmatism can change, even to the point of requiring rigid contact lenses or surgery. Regards, Dr. Roholt
Can corrective lenses cure myopia?
Hello: Glasses, contact lenses, or other corrective lenses cannot cure myopia, except in some limited cases when the myopia is not severe and is caught early..Then in conjunction READ MORE
Hello: Glasses, contact lenses, or other corrective lenses cannot cure myopia, except in some limited cases when the myopia is not severe and is caught early..Then in conjunction with atropine eyedrops (to paralyze the focusing muscle) protracted treatment may help. Otherwise only surgery, such as LASIK or Lens implants can eliminate or reduce myopia. Regards, Dr. Roholt
How many days rest is needed after cataract surgery?
Hello: Cataract surgery is performed through a very tiny incision, approximately 1/4 inch, so that it seals off at the time of surgery, generally without sutures. So light activity READ MORE
Hello: Cataract surgery is performed through a very tiny incision, approximately 1/4 inch, so that it seals off at the time of surgery, generally without sutures. So light activity is fine the day after surgery, and even though wound healing occurs for a month or more, normal activity is fine the first week. Heavy lifting and strenuous exercises should be delayed for 2-3 weeks, and water sports for a month. Philip Roholt, MD
