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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).
17 years Experience
Dr. Christopher Joseph, DO
Specializes in:
  • Ophthalmologist
  • Brookfield, OH
  • PCOM
  • Accepting new patients

What will a retina consultation examine?

A detailed exam of your retina and retina imaging

Wide angle glaucoma?

No. See an ophthalmologist.

How does astigmatism affect vision?

The shape of her cornea in not perfectly round. It is very common and not serious.

Can I wear contact lenses beyond the recommended use?

No, wearing them longer than recommended greatly increases your risk of infection.

Can children have laser eye surgery?

LASIK is not recommended for anyone under the age of 21

What causes blood vessels to burst in the eye?

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

Why do my eyes hurt?

See an ophthalmologist.

What's causing my blurred vision?

See an ophthalmologist.

How easy is it to spread pink eye?

Very easy. Frequent hand washing.

Can glaucoma cause blindness?

If glaucoma is left untreated it can cause you to go blind. There are may good treatments today. See an ophthalmologist.

How can I avoid glasses?

Everyone will need reading glasses eventually.

Why does my son have dry eyes?

See an ophthalmologist.

What causing my eye to twitch?

See an ophthalmologist.

Even after my cataract surgery, I have hazy vision. Why?

There are many reasons that your vision is still blurry. See an ophthalmologist.

What can be done for cataracts?

Glasses or Cataract surgery.

Why are my father's eyes watering after his cataract surgery?

His eyes my actually be dry and irritated causing the watering. See an ophthalmologist.