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We use the newest proven technological advances to diagnose and treat eye diseases to allow our patients their best possible vision. In addition, we offer routine eye exams for healthy patients, along with contact lenses and a selection of the latest frame styles for glasses.
The Eye Institute of Northwestern Ohio
3509 Briarfield Blvd
Maumee OH 43537
(419) 865-3866 or
(800) 782-9214
Hours: 8:30am-5pm
Monday through Friday
Dr. Carol Kollarits graduated cum laude with both a B.S. and an M.D. from The Ohio State University in 1970. She did a pediatric internship at Columbus Children's Hospital and an ophthalmology residency at The Ohio State University, where she also did extra course work to qualify for a Master of Science degree in ophthalmology in 1974. From 1974 to 1976, she was a senior staff fellow in charge of several research projects at the National Eye Institute, a part of the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. During that time, the National Eye Institute sent her for a fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at the Wilmer Institute of Johns Hopkins Hospital. She was a consultant in the use of vitreoretinal surgery for ocular trauma at Walter Reed Army Medical Center during 1975 and 1976. Dr. Kollarits has been board certified in ophthalmology since 1976.
Dr. Kollarits came to Toledo in late 1976 to be assistant professor of ophthalmology at the Medical College of Ohio. Since 1984, she has been medical director of the Eye Institute of Northwestern Ohio.
In recognition of her continued devotion to teaching medical students, Dr. Kollarits was named a clinical professor of ophthalmology at the Medical College of Ohio (now UTMC) in 1996. She continues to lecture at UTMC and supervise senior medical students electing a two or four week rotation in ophthalmology at the Eye Institute of Northwestern Ohio. She has published more than 60 scientific papers about eye diseases and surgery.
Dr. Kollarits has been responsible for many firsts in northwestern Ohio. She brought the first combined A and B scan ophthalmic ultrasound unit to the Medical College of Ohio where she provided intraocular lens power calculations for other ophthalmologists' cataract surgery patients. She opened one of the first Medicare approved ambulatory surgery centers in the state of Ohio in 1985. She purchased the first SLT laser in northwestern Ohio for treatment of glaucoma and presented a paper at the Ohio Ophthalmologic Society meeting the following year, showing that most glaucoma patients can eliminate one medication following treatment of their glaucoma with the SLT laser. For many years, she provided free screenings throughout northwestern Ohio for diabetic retinopathy, and she remains active in diagnosis and laser treatment of diabetic retinopathy, as well as using the newest intraocular medications in the treatment for macular degeneration.
Dr. Kollarits is one of the most experienced cataract surgeons in northwestern Ohio, having performed no needle, no stitch phacoemulsification cataract surgery on thousands of patients over the past 20 years. She implants new technology intraocular lens implants, including the new "bifocal" or presbyopia-correcting intraocular lenses. In the past year, she has begun doing Advanced Surface Treatment, a new variation of PRK (photo refractive keratectomy) for the correction of nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
Dr. Kollarits served as the medical director for the Lions Eye Bank of Northwestern Ohio and its successor organization, the Northwest Ohio Lions Eyecare Foundation, from 1976 through 2001. Since 2001, she has been a member of the Maumee Lions Club, along with her husband Frank.
Frank and Carol Kollarits have been married since 1969 and have two grown children.
* Dr. Kollarits has written more than 60 articles that have been published in the
medical literature
* Education
1970 - B.A. cum laude, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
1970 - M.D. cum laude, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
1974 - M.Sc., The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
* Board Certification
1976 - Diplomat of the American Board of Ophthalmology, written and oral
examinations
* Community Service
Medical Director, Lions Eyebank of Northwestern Ohio and Northwest Ohio
Lions Eyecare Foundation, 1976-2001
Member, Maumee Lions Club, 2001-present
After his service in Europe in World War II, where he met his wife Thea, Dr. Ronald Kendrick graduated from the Illinois College of Optometry in 1954. Subsequently, he graduated from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in Chicago, Illinois in 1967. He did his medical internship at Grand View Hospital in Dayton, Ohio, and his ophthalmology residency in Kansas City, Missouri.
Dr. Kendrick practiced for two years in Lancaster, Pennsylvania before coming to Toledo in 1975, where he was associated with Dr. Verner Simonsen. In 1989, Dr. Kendrick joined the staff of the Eye Institute of Northwestern Ohio where he provides care for medical eye problems, with a special emphasis on the management of glaucoma. He has been board certified in ophthalmology since 1975.
Dr. Kendrick supports education of the next generation of eye care practitioners by supervising an optometry rotation for senior students from the Illinois College of Optometry and two-week ophthalmology rotations elected by senior medical students from UTMC and other medical students throughout the country.
In his spare time, Dr. Kendrick enjoys woodworking, singing in the Maennerchor, and supporting other activities of the German-American Society.
1948-1949 - Morton Junior College, Cicero, Illinois
1949-1950 - University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois
1954 - B.S. and O.D., Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago, Illinois
1967 - D.O., Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
* Internship
1968 - Grandview Hospital, Dayton, Ohio
* Residency
1969-1972 Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kansas City, Missouri
1975 - American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology
Dr. Thomas Brumley is a graduate of The Ohio State University and a proud Buckeye. After completing medical school at Ohio State, Dr. Brumley completed his residency at the Jules Stein Eye Institute at UCLA and the Los Angeles Veterans Hospital. He also did a mini fellowship in glaucoma at the California Pacific Medical Center. Dr. Brumley enjoys seeing people of all ages and is our specialist for eyelid surgeries. In his free time Dr. Brumley enjoys restoring vintage cars and volunteering at an eye clinic in Zambia.
Dr. Ayo-Lynn Richards is originally from Huntington Woods, Michigan. She attended Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio, where she graduated with High Honors in Neuroscience. She graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School, and did her internship in Preliminary Medicine at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She did her residency at Albany Medical Center. She enjoys treating all types of eye diseases, especially age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, as well as performing cataract surgery. In her free time she enjoys running, ball room dancing, and reading.
Dr. Daniel J. Robinson is a resident of Waterville, Ohio and graduated from Anthony Wayne High School in 2003. Dr. Robinson graduated from The Ohio State University College of Optometry in 2010 with Summa Cum Laude honors. He joined Anthony Wayne Vision Services, Inc. after graduation. While in professional school, Dr. Robinson was a member of Epsilon Psi Epsilon optometric fraternity. He is currently a member of the Ohio Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association.
Dr. Jay Meents is originally from Findlay, Ohio, and loves working with patients of all ages, especially children. He studied at The Ohio State University College of Optometry and completed externships at the Chillicothe Veterans Hospital, Eye Specialists of Ohio, and The Ohio State University Eye Clinic. Dr. Meents enjoys helping solve people's visual difficulties, handling eye emergencies, and treating eye diseases. Dr. Meents, his wife Cassandra, and daughter Grace reside in Perrysburg. In his free time Dr. Meents enjoys serving others through the church, playing the guitar, gardening, and photography.
Sheree:
I have the privilege of greeting each patient who comes in the optical shop. I take pride in saying good morning as they eagerly come into Eyewear Unlimited to pick up the glasses that they excitedly chose just a week before. It is so rewarding for me to watch as they try them on for the first time and leave with a smile as they proudly walk out with their new glasses. At the end of the day I feel lucky to have made some new friends.
Dave:
I have only had two real jobs. I worked at my first job for almost nine years. During that time, everything I did was wrong; nothing was ever right. When I went to work for Dr. Kollarits, it was totally different. She hires only the best people and allows them to do their jobs. Over the past 22 years, I have followed her example and hired the best. Although many people come in and ask for me, any employee in Eyewear Unlimited is capable of helping them.
Because of Dr. Kollarits's policies, I enjoy coming to work. She makes me feel that what I do makes a difference, as well as contributes to her practice. The best example of this is the low turnover rate of employees. Once someone begins working for the Eye Institute, he or she soon realizes that this is the best place to work!
Dana:
I count my blessings every day for being back in the fold of the Eye Institute. After being gone for one year from the Eye Institute, I realized that I couldn't work for any finer doctor than Dr. Kollarits. It is truly a family here. Our patients rely on us here in Eyewear Unlimited to make picking out their glasses an enjoyable experience. After 22 years of being a licensed optician, my patients rely on my expertise in selecting what is best for them. It makes me feel great when a patient comes back and tells me how much I have helped him or her. My goal every day when I come to work is to make sure every patient has an enjoyable experience.
Erin:
I enjoy working at the Eye Institute of Northwestern Ohio because of everything in general. Let me explain. First, the people I work with are like a second family to me. Second, I love the patients. That is why I entered this field. I enjoy helping people, and all of us who work here do it with honesty and integrity. We look out for the patients' best interests, so we can look them in the eyes, and tell them without a doubt that it is all about them. From our customer service, to our low prices, we go above and beyond to help in any way we can. People always dream of having a job that they can say they enjoy and love going to every day. Well, for the first time in my life, I can honestly say, "I love my job!" That's why I appreciate working at the Eye Institute of Northwestern Ohio.
Linda:
I am very fortunate to work with a caring, friendly staff that puts the patients' needs first and foremost. I have many family members and friends who receive their eye care here through my recommendation and stay as long-time patients because of the professional and personal care they have received here. As an optician at Eyewear Unlimited, I am privileged to work with a very knowledgeable and people-friendly staff. Our first concern is the patients' individual needs and how to best provide them with the eyewear that meets those needs. I enjoy the people I work with and the expertise our opticians provide with 60+ years of optical experience. Meeting new people and visiting with long-time patients makes my job very fulfilling.
Judy:
I take great pride in the fact that I am an employee of the Eye Institute for many reasons. First is the caring, professional attitude of the doctors and staff, working as a team to give the best eye care possible. We all know how important vision is to our patients. Next would be meeting all the patients over the last 16 years that have become like family members. When I see patients with tears in their eyes because of the joy they feel because they can see again, it makes me realize how important our job is in caring for these patients. They have put all their trust in our doctors and staff. Dr. Kollarits and her associates treat patients and staff with the same care and respect they would give to their families.
A positive experience occurred when one of our patients came in with broken frames that had been purchased elsewhere. She told me that she took them back to the original office and was told she would need to order a new frame at a cost of $300, which was extremely upsetting to her. I took her back to Dave and he found a part that would work for her and fixed her glasses. She was so happy and could not thank us enough. Through her tears, she said that all future glasses would be purchased from us.
Lastly, our new facility is patient friendly and the very finest in the area. Patients have been impressed with our new office. They tell us what a pleasure it is to come here, and I attribute this to the kind and gentle way the patients are treated. I know, without a doubt, the Eye Institute of Northwestern Ohio gives the best eye care and service to our patients.
Stacy:
I have been at the Eye Institute of Northwestern Ohio for 11 years now, and have made some lasting bonds with co-workers and patients alike. The staff here is friendly and professional. Dr. Kollarits herself is one of the most generous people I know. She not only assists the patients here, she is active in many organizations that are helpful to the community. I am proud to be part of this 21st century eye care team.
Tanna:
I have worked at the Eye Institute for over 20 years and I love my work! There are many reasons why I love it, but I know a very important one is that I am encouraged to practice nursing the way I believe it is meant to be practiced. For nurses, our priority is doing what is best for our patients, and at the Eye Institute doing what is best for our patients is not just a slogan, it's the way we practice.
At the Eye Institute, I feel like I make a difference. My opinions, suggestions, and thoughts are listened to and considered. I've felt encouraged and supported in my efforts to be creative, to learn more, and to take on new challenges. I know this is not the case at all work places, and I greatly appreciate the opportunities provided to me at the Eye Institute.
Ann:
For 14 years I have been proud to be part of a team committed to providing our patients the highest quality eye health care. I have continually been impressed how thoroughly each task is completed. We do not have to change the manner in which we operate for our licensure inspections because we consistently follow procedures and protocols. It is a genuine pleasure to be a part of the surgical team at the Eye Institute.
Debbie:
I have been working at the Eye Institute for 19 years. I have always enjoyed working with all of my co-workers. The atmosphere is pleasant and relaxed, which I'm sure transfers to our patients, and helps them feel more comfortable.
Kathleen:
As a surgical scrub nurse, I see every surgery day what a wonderful surgeon Dr. Kollarits is. She removed my mother's cataracts 14 years ago, and gave her many years of distance vision, and enabled her to read again, which is her favorite pastime.
Karyl:
I am so fortunate. I love my job! I have been an operating room/ophthalmic registered nurse since 1971. Through the years, career opportunities have taken me to five states and I've held various positions with some nationally known surgeons. These circumstances have allowed me to compare several physicians, staffs, and working environments. When I moved to Ohio, I chose the Eye Institute for three reasons:
1. Dr. Kollarits: She has a reputation for excellent surgical results and she's well respected by her colleagues. She continues to stay informed about the newest and best ophthalmic research and surgical techniques. She's kind and genuinely cares about her patients and staff.
2. The standard of nursing care is exceptional. The well-trained nursing team is skilled and dedicated to the best patient care possible.
3. The new facility is state-of-the-art, offering the latest in design for examinations and surgery.
So, what's not to love? I love my job.
Marcia:
I began working at the Eye Institute in December of 1994. I was very impressed with the friendliness and professionalism of the staff. I have continued to work here for 17 years. All the nurses and doctors work very well to provide excellent patient care.
Marvene:
I have worked at the Eye Institute for eight years. My co-workers are enjoyable to work with. It has a pleasant atmosphere which makes our patients feel at ease.
Sherrie:
I have worked at the Eye Institute for 14 years (sure doesn't seem that long!). I love my job and all the people I work with. It's a relaxed atmosphere. Most patients come in for surgery a little (or a lot) anxious, but by the time they leave, they are relaxed and say they wished they knew how easy the surgery would go. One lady, after having both cataracts removed, said she wished she could come back again! Dr. Kollarits is a great ophthalmologist and surgeon--I trust myself, my family, and my friends in her care, knowing the top-notch care she gives and her kindness to her patients.
Anthony:
I have been a technician at the Eye Institute of Northwestern Ohio since 1986 and a licensed optician since 1988. Originally hired for my photographic skills, I was responsible for setting up the photographic department for the Eye Institute when we first opened our office on Airport Highway. I am skilled in fluorescein angiography and slit lamp photography. I am also skilled in ocular coherence tomography, Humphrey fields, applanation tonography, and intraocular implant measurement. I am currently embracing the digital revolution, and I marvel at the advances made in ophthalmic imaging.
My most useful contribution was conducting a study with Dr. Kollarits in 1987, which looked at reducing the amount of fluorescein injected into the patient to help eliminate unpleasant side effects.
My most memorable moment at the Eye Institute was when I was working in the darkroom on a Friday afternoon in the late 1980's and a patient was referred to us for a fluorescein angiography test due to sudden loss of vision. During the test and after developing the film, a small tear was noticed in the peripheral retina. The patient was scheduled for immediate retinal surgery and with Dr. Kollarits's surgical expertise, the patient's vision was saved. It was really a wonderful feeling when the patient came back the next week and thanked me for helping to save his vision. I work with the most wonderful people here at the Eye Institute, and look at them more as my brothers and sisters than as my fellow employees.
Chuck:
Hello, my name is Chuck. I'’ve been associated with Dr. Kollarits since 1979 at the old Medical College of Ohio, located on Arlington Avenue. Now over 30 years later, I am very proud to still be associated with Dr. Kollarits and the Eye Institute. I'’ve been taking fluorescein angiograms and photos of eyes, and have found it very interesting and rewarding to have a small part in helping the doctors find answers to difficult questions. As rewarding as this is, the fun part is still the many interesting patients I meet, and being part of the friendly caring atmosphere at the Eye Institute of Northwestern Ohio.
Linda and Terri:
Together, we bring over 40 years of ophthalmic experience to the practice. We met while attending Owens College and graduated together in 1989. We have had the opportunity to continue working as a team for over 20 years at the Eye Institute. It is with that unique perspective that we are able to work alongside one another and say that we truly work as a team to do what is best for our patients.
Sharon:
I have worked for Dr. Kollarits for 26 years. In those 26 years, I have witnessed the utmost in patient care. We care about patients, no matter what their walk of life or their means, and everyone appreciates that. The Eye Institute prides itself on providing the care that is needed and not what is financially advantageous because we look at our patients as friends. In the world we live in, it'’s refreshing to know that I work for a medical practice that upholds integrity and trust, and I don'’t know of any other practice I would want to be associated with.
Becky:
I have only been with the Eye Institute for a short time, but I have been in the optical business most of my working life. I presently work in the insurance billing department. My responsibility is to make sure that our patients' insurances are filed correctly and in a timely manner. Additionally, I try to put people at ease by taking the time to explain to them the details of the Explanation of Benefits that they receive from their insurance companies or statements that they receive from the Eye Institute. It has been my observation that the Eye Institute employs professional and caring people. I am proud to be part of the team!
Virginia:
I have been an employee at the Eye Institute since 1997. I appreciate Dr. Kollarits’ allowing me to continue working part-time in my “senior” years. Employing senior citizens today is beneficial for both employer and employee. Exceptional eye care and concern for the patient is Dr. Kollarits's’ goal at the Eye Institute.
Pat:
For the past 35 years, I have worked in hospitals and physician offices. This period of time has given me an opportunity to observe and compare how physicians and staff treat their patients. My conclusion is that my job at the Eye Institute has been one of pleasure and satisfaction. Physicians, like most people, differ in the way they view people and/or patients and respond to their needs. I am proud to say that I am employed by the Eye Institute because I see the kind, courteous, and compassionate way people are treated. They are treated with respect and given the very best of care by extremely competent physicians, nurses, and technicians.
In addition to being an employee of the Eye Institute, I have also had the opportunity to be a patient. Now I know first-hand what the patients mean when they say they received excellent care because I feel that the care rendered to me with each surgery was “second-to-none.”
When I read the patient’s' opinions regarding the care they received, it makes me proud to be affiliated with the Eye Institute, because I know that Dr. Kollarits and her staff never hesitate to go the extra mile to give each patient the care they need.
My job does not involve patient contact, but I see Dr. Kollarits's care and concern in the letters she sends to patients. It’'s as though each patient is a member of her family and she wants only the very best for them.
Lastly, another impressive thing about the Eye Institute is the extremely low turnover of employees. When I heard that some employees have been here between 15 to 20 years, that tells me that this is a great place to work.
Your safety, comfort, and happiness are our top priorities. We provide outstanding care, and we are dedicated to preventing blindness.
We use the newest proven technological advances to diagnose and treat eye diseases. In addition, we offer routine eye exams for healthy patients, along with contact lenses and a selection of the latest frame styles for glasses.
Our staff is committed to providing you the
best medical and surgical eye care.
Our services include diagnosis and management of:
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Blepharitis/Dry Eyes
Cataracts
Conjunctivitis
Diabetic Retinopathy
Ectropion/Entropion Repair
Glaucoma
Latisse
Ocular Herpes Zoster and Simplex
Ophthalmologic Emergencies
Removal of Eyelid Lesions
Repair of Ptosis (Droopy Eyelids)
Screening of Patients on Plaquenil
Uveitis
And many other eye conditions!
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and the differences between dry and wet macular degeneration.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) is the leading cause of new severe vision loss in people 40 years or older. The macula is the central portion of the retina and is responsible for our fine detail vision. Without a normal macula, it is difficult or impossible to read, recognize faces, or perform hobbies that require good vision, such as needlepoint or woodworking. There are two forms of ARMD, dry and wet. In the dry type of ARMD, normal tissue in the macula slowly disappears, leaving a pale area referred to as central geographic atrophy. In wet ARMD, abnormal blood vessels grow underneath the macula. These vessels leak serum or blood and eventually cause the normal macular tissue to be replaced by scar tissue. Dry ARMD with central geographic atrophy can cause severe loss of central vision, but about 90% of vision loss from ARMD is caused by wet ARMD.
Causes of Macular Degeneration
Age is the single most common cause of both dry and wet ARMD. In addition, other risk factors may include a family history of macular degeneration, untreated high blood pressure, and cigarette smoking. Caucasians are at a greater risk than people of other races, and more women are affected than men. Light eye color and poor diet with a low intake of antioxidants may also increase the risk of ARMD.
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