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Dr. Michael J. Schatz is a comprehensive ophthalmologist who provides medical and surgical care with a special interest in cataract surgery and glaucoma management. He offers modern options for patients with cataracts and performs minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) when indicated, aiming to reduce treatment burden while preserving vision. Dr. Schatz graduated summa cum laude in neurobiology from the University of Pennsylvania, earned his medical degree at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, completed his intern year at Crozer-Chester Medical Center, and finished ophthalmology residency at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai. He welcomes new patients in Greenville and works closely with optometrists and primary care clinicians to coordinate care.

Dr. Joel Kaluzny is a cataract and refractive surgeon at Horizon Eye Care in Charlotte. He offers comprehensive eye care with a special focus on cataract surgery, clear lens and refractive lens exchange, and the use of advanced intraocular lens technology to reduce patients’ dependence on glasses. He also manages dry eye, glaucoma, and other common eye conditions, emphasizing customized surgical planning and long-term vision preservation. Dr. Kaluzny graduated at the top of his class in mechanical engineering from the University of California San Diego and earned his medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He completed an internal medicine residency at UC San Diego before ophthalmology residency at the Casey Eye Institute at Oregon Health and Science University, where he cared for a diverse population with complex eye disease. His background in engineering and experience designing imaging systems at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory inform his precise, data-driven approach to eye surgery and patient care.

Dr. Aaron Lindeke-Myers is a comprehensive ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon at the UNC Department of Ophthalmology. He provides full-spectrum eye care for adults, from routine examinations to surgical treatment of visually significant cataracts. Patients know him for his calm, thorough communication style and for taking the time to ensure every question is answered before, during, and after a visit. Dr. Lindeke-Myers earned his medical degree at Emory University School of Medicine and completed ophthalmology residency at Duke University Eye Center. At UNC, he performs cataract surgery—including advanced technology lens options—and in-office laser procedures when appropriate. He also medically manages glaucoma and common retinal diseases such as diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration. His goal is to match modern treatments with each patient’s visual needs so they can return to the activities they value with confidence.