Hunter S. Stolldorf's Online Review Report Card

Dr. Stolldorf performed cataract surgery in September 2022 using the intraocular lens implant. I just did a follow up laser procedure. I am extremely pleased with the results, especially with not having to wear glasses anymore. While this surgery was very necessary, I began this process with high anxiety and apprehension. Dr. Stolldorf was extremely patient and was able to handle my high anxiety and put me at ease. High recommendations for Dr. Stilldorf as I am one happy patient!

After recent cataract surgery with Dr. Stolldorf I would highly recommend him. He was very friendly and answered all of my questions which eased any anxiety I had. I could not be more pleased with the results.

I am very pleased with the outcome of cataract surgery. I have worn glasses for over 50 years and now they are unnecessary!! Very friendly staff and Dr. Stolldorf was great to work with, took all the time needed to answer questions and concerns.

Dr. Stolldorf performed cataract surgery on both of my eyes in Oct and Nov 2019 using the newly approved PanOptix lens. I have had excellent results from both surgeries. Dr. Stolldorf explained everything in detail and welcomed questions. My surgical experiences were both excellent as well at the Novant facility in Huntersville. I highly recommend Dr. Stolldorf to others seeking an eye surgeon!

Dr Stolldorf removed a cataract from both eyes a couple of months ago and the results are outstanding. I no longer require glasses, except for reading, and my night vision has improved significantly.

My vision had deteriorated significantly due to cataracts so it was time for surgery. I spent over a year visiting three (3) different cataract surgeons before deciding on Dr. Stolldorf at Horizon Eye Care. Those surgeons included doctors Jaben, Rheinbolt and Kansupada, all from CEENTA. They all had great online reviews. However I found them and-or their staff’s to be arrogant, indifferent and condescending. I strongly do not recommend these doctors or CEENTA for cataract surgery or for any of your eye care needs. So when I met Dr. Stolldorf and his staff at Horizon Eye Care, it was like a breath of fresh air. He was receptive, listened to my concerns and was not judgmental or dismissive, no matter how trivial my concerns may have been. The entire process at Horizon Eye Care went very smoothly and effortlessly from the initial appointment to the last post-op appointment. I strongly recommend Dr. Stolldorf and Horizon Eye Care for all your vision needs.

I’m retired Navy, on Medicare and Social Security. My vision had deteriorated significantly due to cataracts so it was time for surgery. I spent over a year visiting three (3) different cataract surgeons before deciding on Dr. Stolldorf at Horizon Eye Care. Those surgeons included doctors Jaben, Rheinbolt and Kansupada, all from CEENTA. They all had great online reviews. However I found them and/or their staff’s to be arrogant, indifferent and condescending. I strongly do not recommend these doctors or CEENTA for cataract surgery or for any of your eye care needs. So when I met Dr. Stolldorf and his staff at Horizon Eye Care, it was like a breath of fresh air. He was receptive, listened to my concerns and was not judgmental or dismissive, no matter how trivial my concerns may have been*. We discussed my cataract surgery needs and agreed on a plan – distant vision in one eye, dashboard vision in the other eye. Not true mono-vision which I didn’t want. We discussed the various lens options and costs, and having slight astigmatism in my left eye, he recommended a special lens which I declined due to cost. So I have standard IOL in both eyes. The Horizon Eye Care team executed and coordinated pre-surgery through surgery flawlessly. Surgery is performed one eye at a time about 4-6 weeks apart. I was extremely nervous during the first surgery. Dr. Stolldorf and the superb staff at the Huntersville Novant Outpatient Surgery Center did an extraordinary job helping me feel comfortable and relaxed during surgery. The cataract surgery itself only took about 25 minutes and was painless. I was very happy with the entire surgery process and experience. Fortunately I had no post-surgery complications with either eye. Healing was quick and I was back to my normal routine after a few days’ rest. The vision change from cataracts to no cataracts was dramatic. I didn’t realize how awful my vision was with cataracts until after surgery on the first eye was completed. Vision was clear and colors were bright in the operated eye, whereas vision in the other cataract eye was a hazy, blurred with a strong yellow cast. It was like I had a new eye! After about six weeks my eyes were for the most part completely healed, though I stayed on steroid drops a few extra weeks for one eye that was healing slower. It’s completely healed now. My vision is excellent, though if I had to do it all over again I probably would have opted and paid for an astigmatism correcting lens in one eye, since vision is slightly fuzzy in that eye. My post-op vision wasn’t perfect, but except for the slight astigmatism, it met all my expectations. Though I can function perfectly without corrective lens, I’ve opted to wear glasses to obtain the optimal vision for working both on computers and flying airplanes. Obviously my lens implants don’t correct for presbyopia, so reading glasses are generally necessary for very small print, though I can read and use digital devices without glasses sufficiently if needed thanks to having one eye optimized for distance and the other optimized for dashboard vision. The entire process at Horizon Eye Care went very smoothly and effortlessly from the initial appointment to the last post-op appointment. *Except for my very last post-op appointment, and there are many, where Dr. Stolldorf seemed a little short with me over my many questions, the entire experience was flawless. I strongly recommend Dr. Stolldorf and Horizon Eye Care for all your vision needs. It’s now eight (8) months since I had surgery and I’m experiencing no surgery related issues and my vision remains good. If only I could eliminate a few large “floaters” I’d truly have new eyes. The aforementioned review is solely my opinion – your mileage may vary.

Trust is one of the most important factors to consider when choosing a physician. Next is compassion. After I chose Dr. Hunter Stolldorf, I found both. My optometrist, Dr. Kevin Lafone, recently diagnosed me as having severe cataracts. I knew that he didn’t perform cataract surgery, so I asked him for a referral. He immediately recommended Dr. Stolldorf and said, “He’s the doctor I would choose for my family.” I trusted Dr. Lafone and took his advice. Now, I am thrilled with the outcome of my cataract surgery. In addition to being a great surgeon, Dr. Stolldorf is cheerful and treats his patients and staff well. So if you or someone you know needs cataract surgery, please contact Dr. Stolldorf.

Outstanding care from the entire staff at Horizon Eye Care. Dr. Hunter Stolldorf was patient, took time to carefully answer every question that I had. My cataract surgery was one of the more difficult ones due to my personal health issues. I could not be more pleased with the results. I highly recommend him and his entire staff.

I struggled with contact lenses for 30 years. I considered LASIK for a long time but never felt comfortable with the idea of any doctor lasering my eyes until I met Dr. Stolldorf. His confident, friendly approach eased my concerns--and I finally made the decision to move forward. Quite frankly, it is one of the best decisions I've ever made. Over a year later, Dr. Stolldorf has me seeing 20/15, my days of contacts are long gone, I'm seeing the world in a whole new way--and my jump shot is as good as when I was 18! Thanks so much!