Ophthalmologists

• Glaucoma
  Glaucoma is a disease which occurs when there is increased fluid pressure within the eye. In patients with glaucoma, the fluid within the eye doesn’t drain properly. If glaucoma is not treated, the increased pressure can cause irreversible damage to the optic nerve that can result in permanent vision loss. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in the world. Many people with glaucoma may not be aware they have the disease because there are no symptoms in the early stages of glaucoma.
• Ophthalmology
  For more than half a century, Asheville Eye Associates has provided expert eye care to the region of Western North Carolina. Our highly skilled physicians include every sub-specialty of ophthalmology and deliver the most advanced medical and surgical eye care for all of your eye care needs.
• Macular Degeneration
  Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a retinal disease that occurs when the macula, an area at the retina at the back of the eye, begins to gradually deteriorate, usually because of age. A partial or total loss of central vision can occur. AMD is the leading cause of blindness in people over 60 affecting more than 13 million people. Because it affects the macula, the part of the eye which processes sharp, clear vision so often patients with macular degeneration can lose the ability to read, watch TV, drive, and ability to recognize faces or lose vision entirely. There are treatments available for some types of macular degeneration.
• Laser Eye Surgery
  ICL means Implantable Collamer® Lens and is a state-of-the-art vision correction procedure.  The EVO ICL lens is placed inside the eye behind the iris (the colored part of the eye) and helps correct nearsightedness and astigmatism. The EVO ICL lenses are safe, effective, UV protective, and give a phenomenal visual result. You have many vision correction options, and ICLs can give you better vision than LASIK in certain cases. In fact, if you are very nearsighted, this may be the best option for vision correction.
• Cataracts
  Over fifty percent of people over the age of 60, and quite a few younger than that, suffer from cataracts. Currently there is no medical treatment to reverse or prevent the development of cataracts. As we age the lens can become cloudy from the cataract. Once they form, the only way to see clearly again is to have them removed by replacing the cloudy lens with a clear intraocular lens implant.
• Cataract Surgery
  In your parents’ or grandparents’ day, cataract surgery was considered risky, required a lengthy hospital stay and was usually postponed for as long as possible. Today, cataract surgery is performed on an outpatient basis and takes only a few minutes. It is now one of the most common and successful medical procedures performed. In fact, following cataract surgery, many patients experience vision that is actually better than what they had before they developed cataracts.
• Eye Exam
  Each of these multifocal lenses is unique in its optical design and visual advantages. Which one is best for you depends on the unique characteristics of your eye as well as your lifestyle needs. After a thorough eye examination we will make a recommendation as to which of these revolutionary IOLs would be most advantageous for you.

Internists

• Internal Medicine
  Dr. Haynes specializes in medical, laser, and surgical treatments for glaucoma as well as cataract and implant surgery. He is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Duke University. He graduated from Duke University Medical School where he received the Hewlett-Packard Award for academic achievement. He completed an internship in Internal Medicine at Duke University Medical Center. He completed his residency in ophthalmology and a fellowship in glaucoma at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care
• Diabetic Retinopathy
  Retinal disease is any condition of the retina that results in loss of vision. Of the roughly 12 million Americans who suffer from diabetes, an estimated 90 percent will develop diabetic retinopathy.

Surgeons

• General Surgery
  The AESC’s goal is to exceed your expectations throughout your surgical experience in our facility. We welcome suggestions to ensure that we continually strive to exceed your expectations.Our surgical outcomes data reveals the skill and expertise of our surgeons and our patients’ satisfaction with their services is denoted by patient responses to our quarterly Patient Satisfaction Surveys. We are proud that our patients rated us at 98% combined overall satisfaction for all aspects of surgical services in 2011, and 99% combined overall satisfaction for all aspects of service in 2012.
• Reconstructive Surgery
  Dr. Jeffrey Goldstein is one of only approximately 650 Ophthalmic and Plastic Reconstructive Surgeons in the United States who have earned Fellowship status in the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. Dr. Goldstein achieved the rank of fellow in the ASOPRS Society by completing original research, passing subspecialty oral and written boards, and completing the ASOPRS two year fellowship program. His dual expertise in ophthalmology (the health and function of the eye) and plastic and reconstructive surgery enables him to treat both functional and cosmetic eye conditions such as excision of skin cancers and droopy eyelids. Dr. Goldstein had performed thousands of eyelid procedures, and his areas of expertise include...

Plastic Surgeons

• Botox
  Specializes in Oculoplastic (eye plastic) and cosmetic surgery and performs reconstructive procedures which include treatment of eyelid tumors and tearing problems. In addition, Dr. Goldstein performs cosmetic surgeries including procedures to correct droopy upper eyelids and removing sagging lower eyelid bags, and endoscopic brow lift. Non-surgical procedures are offered including BOTOX®
• Brow Lift
• Cosmetic Surgery
  From LASIK to cataract surgery, this equipment helps us provide excellent patient care for procedures such as LASIK, cataract surgery, cosmetic surgery and treatment of retinal diseases. We utilize WaveScan™ Wavefront technology instrumentation to measure the eye pre-opertively and which allows us to perform CustomVue™ individualized LASIK surgery. Our cataract surgeons employ state-of-the art technology for preoperative measurements for cataract surgery. Our surgeons use Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) to evaluate and treat glaucoma and retinal disease, such as macular degeneration. We will continue to maintain our dedication to utilizing technology to provide excellent patient care.

Dermatologists

• Skin Care
  Maintaining your skin’s health and appearance with a regular skin care regimen at home is very important, especially following a cosmetic procedure.  Our in-house aesthetician will design a skin care protocol specific for your needs after surgery under the direction of Jeffrey Goldstein, MD, our oculoplastic surgeon.
• Microdermabrasion