General Practitioners

• Arthritis
• Emergency Care
  Never overlook the importance of safety eyewear when playing sports. Every year, hundreds of men, women, and children are injured while playing sports. To help prevent sports-related eye injuries, athletes should use protective athletic eyewear whether or not prescription eyewear is needed. One choice is a sports frame with prescription or non-prescription polycarbonate lenses. Baseball or softball players who are hit in or near the eye, or suffer a blow to the head, should seek immediate care at a hospital emergency room or from an eye care professional.

Ophthalmologists

• Glaucoma
  Hyperopia is more commonly known as farsightedness. As the name suggests, people with farsightedness are able to focus on objects that are further away, but have difficulty focusing on objects which are very close. This is because the eyeball is shorter than normal, which prevents the crystalline lens in the eye from focusing correctly on the retina. About a fourth of the population is farsighted. Hyperopia can lead to chronic glaucoma, a more serious condition, later in life.
• Ophthalmology
  Dr. Molly Eddleblute joined Ackerson Vanderhorst Eye Care in December of 2012. Dr. Eddlelbute received her Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio University and her Doctor of Optometry degree from The Ohio State University. Dr. Eddleblute is originally from Avon Lake, Ohio and she began her optometric career in 2006 with Lakeland Eye Care, an ophthalmology/optometry group practice which is part of the Cleveland Clinic. Her specialties include treating all eye diseases, including glaucoma, cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, diabetes, and ocular trauma. She also enjoys pediatric optometry and difficult contact lens fits, such as keratoconus.
• Macular Degeneration
  Macular degeneration is a disease which affects a small area of the retina known as the macula. The macula is a specialized spot on the retina that allows us to see the fine detail of whatever is directly in front of us. Macular degeneration occurs when the macula begins to deteriorate.
• Laser Eye Surgery
  LASIK, a form of refractive surgery, is an popular option for vision correction, often eliminating the need to wear glasses or contact lenses. Simply put, LASIK reshapes the cornea with a laser.
• Cataracts
  A cataract is an opacity of the lens of the eye. The body's natural lens is similar to an onion, with many layers. These layers contain protein and as the proteins clump together, they cover the lens and make it difficult to see clearly. Cataracts are generally seen in the older population, but they can occur at any age, even birth. By age 60, over half of the population has some symptoms of cataracts due to the natural aging process.
• Cataract Surgery
  Cataracts are painless but if left untreated can lead to blindness. Cataract surgery is done on an outpatient basis with little or no downtime afterwards. The surgery is performed by a medical doctor known as an ophthalmologist, who specializes in surgery of the eye. The aftercare or postoperative care can be administered by an ophthalmologist or an optometrist.
• Eye Exam
  In our continued efforts to bring the most advanced technology available to our patients, Drs. Ackerson, Vanderhorst, Eddleblute, and Mitchell are proud to announce the inclusion of the Optomap Retinal Exam as an integral part of your eye exam.

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care
• Thyroid
• Diabetic Retinopathy
  Diabetic retinopathy is a condition associated with diabetes. High levels of blood sugar may damage tiny blood vessels in your eye. New vessels may form to replace the damaged vessels. The new vessels can burst, resulting in blurred vision or even blindness.

Allergists

• Allergies