What Is SMILE Vision Correction
Roholt Vision Institute is one of the first centers in the country to introduce a disruptive new technology for vision correction: SMILE. SMILE is “SMall Incision Lenticule Extraction.” The SMILE procedure is the next generation of laser vision correction after PRK and LASIK. It is unique in that the procedure is done internally and the surface of the cornea is not exposed. SMILE was first developed in Germany over 10 years ago, and over 1.5 million procedures have been performed worldwide. Myopia treatment was approved by the US FDA in 2016, and in October 2018 treatment of astigmatism was approved. Again, the Doctors at Roholt Vision Institute were some of the first in Ohio and in the US to perform this innovative procedure.
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Great place. I get more than an annual exam at roholt. I get medical treatment for keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye) along with the latest and greatest treatments for presbyopia (can’t see anything up close). Highly recommend Roholt.
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Always enjoy my visits at Roholts, the people are so professional and helpful. First name basis andalways work with you on appointments.
It appears that the laser surgery for my glaucoma was successful . Went in and didn’t have to wait. They explained the procedure and asked if I had questions. The nurses were very caring. I was satisfied with my experience.
My visit was mora than hood. I was pleased with my visit and was treated very well.
Excellent! Willing to explain everything.
Roholt vision is an excellent place for all of your vision needs. Doctor Brian Mathie is our eye doctor and he is very professional and caring along with the staff.
Very professional, went to see if I'm getting cataracts and yes I am. That being said he did my lasik 21 yrs ago and I've been great, best drs.for eyes!
I visited Roholt VISION in Alliance where I had cataract surgery at the Alliance surgery center. It was an amazingly wonderful experience. I so appreciate Dr. Celmer and Dr. Kubis. They answered all of my questions, were very friendly and skilled in their profession. I can’t recommend them enough. I’m so glad I chose Roholt for my vision care.
Staff is always friendly and answers all your questions
First visit.Cordial staff,thorough and informative technicians.Satisfied.
Very thorough. Answered all my questions. Everyone was very polite and helpful
very professional experience with Monica and Dr. Mathie
Appointment was kept on time the caretakers were very friendly and informative. What they have done for my eyesight Is wonderful. Still don’t know how they change my green eyes to blue, but I’m happy they did!!
The staff graciously walked me through a complex process. They answered all my questions. Today my vision is the best it has been in 35 years.
Dr Celmer is professional, knowledgeable, and reassuring. Staff is also excellent.
Dr. Kubis was as always, a true gentleman, thorough sincere, very helpful, kind patient professional knowledgeable. I don’t know what we would do without him. He is wonderful.
When I checked i. I was told I wasn’t on the schedule. I replied “ that’s what happened to me at my last appointment “. She put me in and my appointment was great in a likely manner. Now I have to wait on Phil RX and insurance to decide if my prescription approved or denied and if I can get a decent rate.
Thank you, so much Roholt Vision for all your kindness, patience and professionalism shown in every staff member when I was in your office today during my 1st visit. Highly recommended.
The staff was friendly and professional. My exam was thorough and Dr. Celmer examined my inner eyes and determined they were healthy. I was pleased with how I was treated from reception through conclusion. I highly recommend Roholt Vision to all of my friends.
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Doctor Wohl was so helpful and explained the procedures and prognosis clearly. I am confident my vision will improve under his care.
My experience today was very good. Everyone is was very kind and helpful and made me feel very comfortable. Thank you all for going out of your way to make that happen for me!
My visit was very good. Dr Wolh and the woman who was with him were very nice. Glad there was no problem and was, referred for other treatment. Good experience
I had refractive lens exchange surgery done on my right eye. It was painless surgery and the doctor and staff were excellent. I highly recommend the procedure and this vision institute.
This was my first experience with Roholt and I was impressed. The staff is professional, knowledgable and made me feel at ease.
Wait times are always short and the entire staff is friendly and efficient !
Staff is friendly and helpful. Wait time is brief. Dr. Kubis explains things clearly. I have confidence that my eyes are being cared for by a competent staff and have been very pleased with treatment over the years
Everything went well, I'm doing fine. Dr. Wohl and staff were great. Ty.
Everybody was very kind.
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Very friendly staff, great experience with Dr.Young. Would highly recommend!
Roholt treats me epic! They tolerate my stupid humor and never fail to make me feel heard and seen. Not many medical places you can say that about huh? Amiright? Or amiright? I had cataract surgery in 2018 I think someplace else, and they fixed a few errors that were done back then for me and I’ve never left. I’m old… my vision is amazing, but boy the dry eye. They do everything they can to help me. From the front desk to Dr. Celmer, it’s always worth the visit, and I’m always treated great!
Great staff. Was well taken care of and vision is everything I hoped it would be. Added a goofy pic just because it lets you.
Doctors and staff are all wonderful. A more than acceptable option for your eye lens/cataract issues! Definitely would recommend!
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From start to finish, all the employees I encountered were very professional and knowledgeable. All of my questions about my sight being blurry due to high blood sugar were answered, most before I even asked them. The technology was impressive and every room was crisp and clean. A great experience overall.
Roholt Vision is highly competent. They were professional, efficient, thorough, and friendly. After the exam they explained all the options available for my vision and recommended a process to follow. 5 Stars!
Dr. Mathie is just the best eye doctor ever. He listens to any concerns I have regarding my condition and gives excellent feedback when I ask questions. He actually cares about his patients and does not talk down to you. He explains everything in great detail. I absolutely recommend him to anyone with glaucoma or cataracts!
Everyone is such a pleasure. They always treat me fantastic. Can not say enough good about their employees
Absolutely the best staff humanely possible everybody's so polite nice helpful and very knowledgeable
The office was very professional and the staff helpful. Dr. Young was very knowledgeable, polite and took the time to make sure I understood my issues. Highly recommend Roholt Vision Eye Institute.
Always a very professional encounter from the front desk people to the medical assistants to the doctors. Highly recommended.
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Everyone was friendly and helpful, answering my questions. Dr. Young and staff was thorough in my examination for cataract surgery.
How Is SMILE Vision Correction Done?
In SMILE, removal of a tissue disc (called lenticule) instead of tissue ablation, differentiates it from PRK and LASIK, in which an excimer laser is required. An extremely gentle, low power laser is required for SMILE, and the only device approved for and capable of performing this surgery is the Zeiss VisuMax™ laser system, available only at Roholt Vision Institute in the Akron-Canton-Youngstown area (also, the VisuMax™ can accomplish an unparalleled smooth, accurate LASIK flap).
What Are The Advantages To SMILE Vision Correction Over LASIK?
Unlike LASIK, the SMILE procedure is performed without creating a flap. Sometimes this is a preferred method for treating myopia and/or astigmatism. Although LASIK is extremely safe, eliminating the flap may be better for Dry Eye Syndrome (DES), and may reduce chance of infection and inflammation compared to LASIK. Recent studies indicate “less severe denervation (of the corneal nerves), better mechanical stability of the postoperative cornea, and decreased higher order aberrations (distortion effects) while providing a vision correction outcome compared to LASIK.”1 In addition, spherical aberration is equivalent to LASIK.2 In some cases, SMILE can be safely performed in higher degrees of myopia than LASIK, with more stability.
SMILE is not for everyone, and LASIK is still the standard for vision correction, but a courtesy evaluation at Roholt Vision Institute will tell you whether you are a candidate for this fascinating technology. Go SMILE eye surgery: everything you need to know | ZEISS to learn more about SMILE.
Roholt Vision Institute is proud to bring this new technology to Ohio and the Midwest.