Why Choose Insight Eye Center?
Insight Eye Center is a single-surgeon practice: Dr. Michael E. Rom examines you, performs your surgery and follows your recovery himself, with a staff trained in ophthalmology. Patients choose the practice for that continuity, for plain and honest explanations, for more than 30 years of experience, and for current technology used with judgment.
Why do patients choose Insight Eye Center?
Patients choose Insight Eye Center for a surgeon with more than 30 years and 40,000-plus procedures behind him, for a practice that treats every patient like family, for honest explanations and time to ask questions, for current technology used with judgment, and for a staff trained in ophthalmology. Most of all, they choose it because the same doctor sees them through from exam to recovery.
Patient commitment
The practice treats each patient like a member of the family and acts with the patient's best interest in mind — which is why it is committed to long-term care and continuity of care rather than a single transaction.
Trust
The key to a good doctor–patient relationship is trust. Dr. Rom and his staff spend the time to educate every patient on the details of their visit or surgery, so decisions are made with understanding, not pressure.
Character
Dr. Rom founded Insight Eye Center on integrity, trust, honesty and dedication to patient care, and is committed to offering patients only the best in eye care.
Education and experience
Dr. Rom specializes in cataract and glaucoma treatment. Over more than 30 years he has performed over 40,000 cataract and glaucoma procedures. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and his fellowship at Tufts–New England Medical Center. His biography →
Technology
Current diagnostic and surgical technology, used where it helps: no-contact measurements before surgery, ZEISS surgical planning and alignment, laser-assisted surgery with the LenSx® laser, and lens implants that can reduce or eliminate the need for glasses after cataract surgery. Laser-assisted surgery →
Staff
Every staff member at Insight Eye Center is trained in ophthalmology and can handle most ophthalmic needs. Questions are welcome — before, during and after your visit.
What is different about cataract surgery here?
Dr. Rom performs no-stitch, no-patch cataract surgery and offers laser-assisted surgery and lifestyle lens implants that can reduce or eliminate the need for glasses afterward. The difference patients notice most is continuity: the surgeon who measures your eye is the one who operates and the one who checks it the next morning, so the plan is matched to you at every step.
Dr. Rom tells you plainly whether you need surgery yet, which lens is worth the cost for the way you use your eyes, and which is not. The cataract surgery guide →
What do patients say?
Patients most often mention three things: that the surgery was quick and painless, that every step was explained and every question answered, and that they can see — often better than they have in decades. Here are a few of the reviews on the patient reviews page.
Words cannot express my gratitude to Dr. Rom and staff. My vision is beyond my expectations. I was treated with respect, compassion, and professionalism.Mary Ann R.
I am somewhat astonished at how well I am seeing just one day after my cataract surgery. Everyone was so helpful guiding me through the process.William D.
Everyone was so nice. My surgery went just great. Dr. Rom has been my eye doctor since probably 1996 and he was also my mother and father's doctor.Blythe W.
Common questions about the practice
Short answers to the questions patients ask most often. For anything specific to your eyes, ask Dr. Rom at your visit or call the office at (440) 286-1188.
Does the same doctor see me at every visit?
Yes. Dr. Rom examines you, performs your surgery and sees you for follow-up visits at the Mentor office.
Will I be pushed toward a premium lens or the laser?
No. Dr. Rom tells you which options make sense for your eyes and the way you use them, and which are not worth the cost for you. Standard cataract surgery, covered by Medicare and most plans, is the right choice for many patients.
What technology does the practice use?
No-contact measurements before surgery, ZEISS VERACITY planning and CALLISTO eye alignment, the Alcon LenSx laser for laser-assisted surgery, and enVista and TECNIS lens implants.
Where is the office?
9485 Mentor Avenue, Suite 200, Mentor, Ohio 44060 — Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Call (440) 286-1188.
See the difference for yourself.
Request an appointment with Dr. Rom in Mentor. Tell us how to reach you and the office will call to schedule.
