Dr. Christopher Joseph, DO, FACS

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Get to know Ophthalmologist Dr. Christopher Joseph, who serves patients in Brookfield, Ohio.

Dr. Joseph, a board-certified and fellowship-trained ophthalmologist, is an expert in cataract surgery and refractive surgery. He is the Founder of Joseph Eye & Laser Center in Brookfield, Ohio. 

At his practice, he offers comprehensive medical and surgical treatment for eye diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, dye eye disease, and more. He also performs the latest in cutting-edge eye care, including laser cataract surgery, dropless cataract surgery, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, and cosmetic eye surgery, among others. 

A Shenango Valley native, Dr. Joseph completed his undergraduate degree in mathematics at Allegheny College. He then attended medical school at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, earning his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree. 

Subsequently, he completed his residency in ophthalmology at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, followed by a fellowship in laser cataract surgery and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, including Istent, at Associates in Ophthalmology in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In light of his advanced training, he is the first surgeon in Northwestern Pennsylvania to implant the first trifocal intraocular lens, the PanOptix, offered in the United States. 

A Fellow of American College of Surgeons, Dr. Joseph is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Additionally, he is board-certified in ophthalmology by the American Osteopathic Boards of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, a joint organization that provides board certification to qualified DOs who specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of the eye (ophthalmologists) and to qualified DOs who specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of the ears, nose, and throat (otolaryngologists).

Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery, which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists are experts in the diseases, functions, and anatomy of the eye. They may provide routine care such as vision testing, as well as prescribe and fit eyeglasses or contact lenses. However, ophthalmologists are also surgeons. They repair traumatic injuries to the eye and perform cataract, glaucoma, and corneal surgery. 

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