Meet Our LASIK Surgeons serving Sanford and Fayetteville, North Carolina
The doctors at Cape Fear Eye Associates are some of the country's most accomplished ophthalmologists, optometrists, and LASIK surgeons. Serving the Chapel Hill, Sanford, and Fayetteville areas of North Carolina, our doctors deliver advanced therapeutic and surgical solutions to problems affecting the health and appearance of the eyes. From LASIK for refractive errors to multifocal (ReSTOR®) lens replacement for cataracts to blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) to treat droopy lids, the doctors of Cape Fear Eye Associates help patients of all ages maintain healthy eyes. Meet our esteemed team of doctors — Dr. J. Wayne Riggins, Dr. S. Scott Stapleton, Dr. Miles Whitaker, Dr. Edward Kenshock, Dr. Sheel Patel, Dr. John Krempecki and Dr. Cynthia Toth — and learn more about their years of training, accomplishments, and professional interests.
Dr. Patel was born in Erie, Pennsylvania and raised in Augusta, Georgia. His desire to practice ophthalmology is inspired by the gratification he receives from providing improved sight and a better quality of life for his patients. In his free time, Dr. Patel enjoys traveling as well as playing and watching sports. He is an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.
Education Dr. Patel completed a six-year, combined B.S./M.D. program at Kent State University/Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine. After his medical internship, Dr. Patel obtained his ophthalmology training at the University of North Carolina Hospitals in Chapel Hill, where he served as Chief Resident during his final year. Dr. Patel pursued an additional year of fellowship training at Johns Hopkins Hospital/Wilmer Eye Institute, specializing in cornea and refractive surgery. He currently serves as a clinical assistant professor at the University of North Carolina Department of Ophthalmology.
Surgical Interests Dr. Patel’s surgical specialties include cataract surgery, LASIK eye surgery, and cornea transplants. Regarding his refractive surgery experience, Dr. Patel is fully certified and has been performing custom LASIK with the leading laser system, VISX®. He has experience with IntraLase® technology as well as with the Moria and Amadeus microkeratomes. Dr. Patel also performs various corneal surgeries, including full-thickness corneal transplants (penetrating keratoplasty) as well as the newer partial-thickness corneal transplant, DSAEK, which allows faster visual recovery and avoids stitches.
Associations and Professional Memberships
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
Professor of Ophthalmology Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery
Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Background Cynthia Toth, MD, specializes in the evaluation and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases. She has pioneered the development of macular translocation surgery for age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Her particular clinical interests and skills also include the surgical treatment of macular diseases, retinal detachment, proliferative diabetic retinopathy, proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR), and retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). Toth is involved in national studies of treatment for subretinal neovascularization. Her primary research interests include the development and application of micro-surgical instrumentation and diagnostic tools for vitreoretinal diseases. She has been repeatedly honored among the Best Doctors in America.
Medical School
Medical College of Pennsylvania Residency
Geisinger Medical Center Fellowship
University of California Davis
Clinical Interests
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Macular Translocation Surgery with 360 degree peripheral retinectomy for treatment of macular diseases such as AMD
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
OCT imaging of retinal pathologies
Research Interests
Spectral domain and high resolution optical coherence tomography
Surgical and medical treatments for macular degeneration
Understanding the early stages of macular degeneration and preventive therapies
Ophthalmic surgical instrument design and implementation
Representative Publications
Toth CA, Morse LS, Hjelmeland LM, Landers MB. Fibrin directs early retinal damage, following experimental subretinal hemorrhage. Arch Ophth 1991, 109:723-729.
Toth CA, Birngruber R, Boppart SA, Hee MR, Fujimoto JG, DiCarlo CD, Swanson EA, Cain CP, Narayan DG, Noojin GD, Roach WP. Argon laser retinal lesions evaluated in vivo by optical coherence tomography. Amer J Ophth 1997, 123:188-198.
Toth CA, Narayan DG, Boppart SA, Hee MR, Fujimoto JG, Birngruber R, Cain CP, DiCarlo CD, Roach WP. A comparison of retinal morphology viewed by optical coherence tomography and by light microscopy. Arch Ophthalmol. 1997, 115:1425-1428.
Toth CA, Freedman SF. Macular translocation with 360-degree peripheral retinectomy: impact of technique and surgical experience on visual outcomes. Retina 2001, 21:293-303.
Ting TD, Oh M, Cox TA, Meyer CH, Toth CA. Decreased visual acuity associated with cystoid macular edema in neovascular age-related macular degeneration. Arch Ophthalmol. 2002, 120:731-7.
Park CH, Toth CA. Macular translocation surgery with 360-degree peripheral retinectomy following ocular photodynamic therapy of choroidal neovascularization. Am J Ophthalmol. 2003, 136:830-5.
Mruthyunjaya P, Stinnett S, Toth CA. Changes in visual function following macular translocation with 360-degree retinectomy for neovascular age-related macular degeneration. Ophthalmol. 2004 Sep;111(9):1715-24.
Cahill MT, Stinnett SS, Banks AD, Freedman SF, Toth CA. Quality of life after macular translocation with 360 degrees peripheral retinectomy for age-related macular degeneration. Ophthalmol. 2005 Jan;112(1):144-51.
Cahill MT, Mruthyunjaya P, Rickman CB, Toth CA. Recurrence of Retinal Pigment Epithelial Changes After Macular Translocation 360 for Geographic Atrophy. Arch Ophthalmol. 2005 Jul;123(7):935-8.
Malek G, Johnson LV, Mace BE, Saloupis P, Schmechel DE, Rickman DW, Toth CA, Sullivan PM, Rickman CB. Apolipoprotein E allele-dependent pathogenesis: A model for age-related retinal degeneration. Proc Natl Acad Sci. 2005 Aug;102(33): 11900-5.
Chad E. Tisdale, O.D.
Professional License
North Carolina …...(2009)
Georgia …………..(2009)
Education And Training
Education Dr. Tisdale began his undergraduate studies at Clayton State University before finishing at Indiana University where he earned a B.S in Optometric Sciences. Due to outstanding academic achievement, he was granted early entrance into the Doctor of Optometry program at the Indiana University School of Optometry. He graduated with honors after completing internships at severaladvanced clinics.
Internships
Eye Institute of Utah …………………………......(2008-2009)
University of Nebraska Medical Center …………(2008-2009)
Indiana University Eye Care Center ……………..(2008-2009)
Clinical Interests
Cornea and Contact Lens
Pediatrics
Diabetic Eye Disease
Glaucoma
Macular Degeneration
Ocular Disease
Associations and Professional Memberships
Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society
American Optometric Association
North Carolina Optometric Society
John T. Krempecki, O.D.
Professional License:
North Carolina....(2009) Pennsylvania. ....(2008)
A native of Greensburg, Pennsylvania (southeast of Pittsburgh), Dr. John Krempecki is residency trained in pediatric optometry and vision therapy. Although his interests are pediatric eye care, he accepts patients of all ages and offers exams in Spanish. Se habla Español. Dr. Krempecki provides office and home based vision therapy to improve eye tracking, eye teaming, and focusing problems that cannot be corrected with glasses or contact lenses. In his free time, he is an avid golfer, skier, and SCUBA diver. He and his fiancé, Amy (also an optometrist), live in Fayetteville, are active in their local church, and enjoy traveling to visit friends and family
Education and Training Pennsylvania College of Optometry O.D. | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (2008) Pennsylvania College of Optometry B.S. | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (2005) Allegheny College B.S. | Meadville, Pennsylvania (2004)
Internships Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation | Bethel, Alaska Eye Associates of Wilmington, P.A. | Wilmington, North Carolina Boas Eye Clinic | Exton, Pennsylvania The Eye Institute – Advanced Pediatrics | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 305th Medical Group Optometry | McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey Bennett Eye Clinic | Mayfair, Pennsylvania
Residency Pediatrics, Binocular Vision, and Vision Therapy | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (2009) Pennsylvania College of Optometry | The Eye Institute
Professional Interests: Pediatric Eye Care and Disease | Strabismus & Amblyopia Binocular & Accommodative Disorders | InfantSEE exams Vision Therapy | Sports Vision l Diabetic Eye Exams | Glaucoma l Surgical Co-management l Pediatric, Color and Bifocal contact lenses
Professional Memberships: American Optometric Association | North Carolina Optometric Society American Academy of Optometry | Pennsylvania Optometry Association College of Optometrists in Vision Development
Public Service: Boy Scouts of America | Lions Club International Bugler for local veteran service organizations | Local school vision screenings Special Olympics | Local church music ministry
Professional Honors and Awards: Adviser | H.O.S.A. | Swansboro High School, N.C. Clinical Honors | Primary Care Optometry | The Eye Institute Clinical Honors | Pediatric Optometry | The Eye Institute Gold Key | Optometric Honors Society | Pennsylvania College of Optometry Eagle Scout | Boy Scouts of America | Westmoreland-Fayette Council
Posters, Presentations, and Publications: Article | Tideland Times local newspaper Symptoms that you may need a comprehensive eye exam
Lecture | Local Middle Schools Basic Science of Light, Optics, and the Human Eye Poster | American Academy of Optometry Macular Detachment Secondary To Macular Schisis Associated with Congenital Optic Nerve Head Pit Speaker | H.O.S.A. Induction Banquet The Importance of School Vision Screenings
Paper | To be submitted Amblyopia versus Neuropathy Lecture | Grand Rounds at The Eye Institute Pediatric Strabismus: A clinical approach
Lecture | To Optometry Students Cycloplegic Refraction and Prescribing Lecture | To Optometry Students Cyclotherapy Poster | SECO International Contemporary Look at Radiation Retinopathy: Case Study & Review
Study | Research at The Pennsylvania College of Optometry The Comparison of Two Unique Computerized Vision Screeners to Measure Contact Lens Prescriptions in Various Positions of Gaze
Thesis | Allegheny College The Effects of Mutations at D199 and K289 on Bacteriophage HK97 Capsid Maturation
(BA) Duke University, Durham, North Carolina 1994-1998 (MD) James H. Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee
Postdoctoral Training:
1998-1999 Internship, Internal Medicine, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA 2000-2003 Residency, Ophthalmology, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY Chief Resident, 2002-2003 1999-2000 Research Fellowship, Duke University Eye Center, Durham, NC
Professional Awards and Honors:
2006 Meritorious Service Metal 2000 Retina Research Foundation/Lawrence Travel Grant 1994 Society of Pediatric Research Student Research Fellow 1994-1995 National Merit Fellowship Recipient
Military Service:
2003-2006 Staff Ophthalmologist, United States Air Force, Major, MacDill Air Force Base, FL
In addition to having some of the leading LASIK surgeons in the country, Cape Fear Eye Associates employs over 40 of North Carolina's top ophthalmic technicians, assistants, and administrative staff, many of whom have been with our practice for years. All of our highly trained technicians, assistants, and administrative office staff are devoted to providing you and your family with exceptional eye and vision care, along with superior customer service.
Certified Ophthalmic Technicians
Maureen Prior - Clinic Manager
Heather Mason - Assistant to Dr. John T. Krempecki
Kimberlee Montes - Assistant to Dr. J. Wayne Riggins
Jenna Mikesell - Assistant to Dr. Sheel Patel
Melissa Simpson - Assistant to Dr. Cynthia Toth
Shirley Moore
Jennifer Lloyd
Chrissy Chamblee
Yeida Mui
Stacy Honoret
Melanie Stewart
Laronda Richard
Titania Dunlap
Our LASIK surgeons, ophthalmologists, and optometrists are supported by a wonderful technical and administrative staff. When you visit our offices, be sure to say hello to:
OFFICE STAFF
Michael Williams,MBA / Chief Operating Officer (910) 672-5000
Maureen Prior, Clinic Manager
Leann Avent, Office Manager (Sanford)
Alicia Grez, Billing Manager
Shirley Moore, Front Desk Manager / Office Manager
Contact Our LASIK Surgeons Today and Be on Your Way to Better Vision
Cape Fear Eye Associates is comprised of the some of the region's top ophthalmologists, optometrists, and technicians, as well as some of the nation's most esteemed LASIK surgeons. Serving Fayetteville, Chapel Hill, and Sanford, North Carolina, we deliver exceptional eye and vision care to patients of all ages. To learn more about the LASIK procedure or to arrange a consultation, contact our LASIK surgeons today.
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