Dr. Xueyang Wang

Ophthalmology – Cornea Specialist

Charlotte, NC

Dr. Xueyang (Sarah) Wang is a cornea and cataract specialist who provides comprehensive medical and surgical eye care. She sees patients for complex cataracts, corneal disease, dry eye, and vision correction, and tailors each plan to a person's goals and lifestyle. Dr. Wang trained at top institutions in ophthalmology, including residency at Massachusetts Eye and Ear and fellowship in Cornea and External Disease at the Wilmer Eye Institute. Patients appreciate her calm, detail-oriented approach, clear explanations, and focus on comfort before, during, and after procedures. In addition to advanced cataract techniques and intraocular lens options, she offers modern corneal transplantation methods and cross-linking for keratoconus. Dr. Wang also performs laser vision correction and welcomes patients seeking second opinions or long-term care for chronic corneal conditions. Outside of clinic, she enjoys running and hiking, and she is conversationally fluent in Mandarin Chinese, which helps her communicate with a broader community of patients.

Dr. Alexander Snyder

Ophthalmology – Cornea Specialist

Raleigh, NC

Alexander Snyder, MD, is a cornea, cataract, and refractive surgeon at Raleigh Eye Center. As a fellowship-trained cornea specialist, he performs full- and partial-thickness corneal transplants, manages complex corneal disease, and treats keratoconus and corneal dystrophies. He also offers LASIK and PRK for refractive error and performs routine and complex cataract surgery, including cases requiring secondary intraocular lens placement. Dr. Snyder earned his medical degree at Indiana University School of Medicine, completed ophthalmology residency at the University of Virginia, and went on to a Cornea and External Disease fellowship at Duke University, where he also served as Chief Resident. He enjoys partnering with patients through clear explanations, thoughtful counseling on options, and meticulous surgical technique aimed at restoring comfort and vision.

Dr. Brent Hoffman

Ophthalmology – Cornea Specialist

Raleigh, NC

Dr. Brent B. Hoffman is a fellowship-trained cornea and cataract surgeon at Raleigh Ophthalmology. His practice focuses on cataract eye surgery and corneal disease, and he provides care at the Clayton, North Raleigh, and Raleigh offices. After earning a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, he completed his medical degree at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. He then pursued an internal medicine internship at Brookwood Baptist Health in Birmingham, Alabama, strengthening his background in systemic conditions that can affect eye health. Dr. Hoffman completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, followed by a cornea, external diseases, and refractive surgery fellowship at Legacy Health Devers Eye Institute in Portland, Oregon. His training equips him to manage a wide range of corneal problems, from dry eye and Fuchs’ dystrophy to keratoconus and pterygium, and to offer advanced treatments such as corneal cross-linking, endothelial keratoplasty procedures like DSEK, and corneal transplantation. He also performs cataract surgery with an emphasis on achieving excellent visual outcomes. Dr. Hoffman strives to provide clear explanations, thoughtful recommendations, and personalized care so that patients feel confident and supported throughout diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.