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Dr. Christopher Joseph, DO

Ophthalmologist

Dr. Christopher Joseph is an Ophthalmologist practicing in Brookfield, Ohio. Dr. Joseph specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Joseph can practice medicine as well as surgery. Ophthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Joseph 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.

Dr. Joseph is a Shenango Valley native. He completed his undergraduate degree at Allegheny College in Mathematics. He then attended medical school at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Joseph completed his Ophthalmology Residency at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and then a Fellowship in Pittsburgh focusing on LASER Cataract Surgery and Minimally invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGs), including Istent. Dr. Joseph is a board-certified Ophthalmologist, receiving his certification in 2012.

Dr. Joseph is one of the few Ophthalmologists in the United States recognized for his excellence by the American College of Surgeons (ACS). In 2018, the ACS nominated Dr. Joseph as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).
18 years Experience
Dr. Christopher Joseph, DO
Specializes in:
  • Ophthalmologist
  • Brookfield, OH
  • PCOM
  • Accepting new patients

Can high blood pressure affect your eye sight?

Yes, high blood pressure can cause the blood vessels inside your eyes to leak and bleed. See an ophthalmologist.

What are the symptoms of a torn retina?

Flashes, floaters, a "curtain" blocking part of your vision, loss of vision. See an ophthalmologist.

What can cause bloodshot eyes?

Dry eye, allergies, broken blood vessels, infections. See an ophthalmologist.

Why is there blood in my eye?

It may be a broken blood vessel. See an ophthalmologist.

What are the treatment options for cataract?

Glasses or Cataract Surgery. See an ophthalmologist.

What is a vitrectomy?

It is a surgical procedure to remove the vitreous from your eye.

Can I get new glasses without an eye exam?

If it has been more than a year since your last eye exam, then you must see your eye doctor.

What is this bump on my eyelid?

It may be a cyst. See an ophthalmologist.

Swollen eyelid. What do I do?

See an ophthalmologist.

Cryotherapy or laser treatment for retinal tears?

Both are viable options. See an ophthalmologist.

What can cause vessel damage to the eyes?

Coughing, sneezing, rubbing your eyes. See an ophthalmologist.

What's causing son's eyes to turn red?

It may be allergies. See an ophthalmologist.

What is this white bump on my son's eyelid?

It's likely a stye. See an ophthalmologist.

What causes eye discoloration?

Some eye diseases can cause this. See an ophthalmologist.

What should I be doing for eye injury?

See an ophthalmologist.

Can macular degeneration cause blindness?

It is possible to loss your central vision from macular degeneration, she will not loss her peripheral vision from ARMD. See an ophthalmologist.

Is laser treatment needed after a torn retina?

Laser is commonly needed. See an ophthalmologist.