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Dr. Michael Roy Oswald, MD

Accepting New Patients

(45 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (1995)

Professional interests include: macular degeneration, cataract surgery, cornea problems, and more.

1196 Skyland Drive
Sylva, NC 28779

(828) 539-4486

Dr. Michael Roy Oswald, MD is an ophthalmologist in Sylva, NC specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1995 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. Michael Roy Oswald, MD is affiliated with ASHEVILLE EYE ASSOCIATES PLLC.

Office Locations

Address:

1196 Skyland Drive
Sylva, NC 28779

Address:

95 Holly Springs Park Drive
Franklin, NC 28734

Some issues Dr. Michael Roy Oswald, MD can help you with:

LASIK

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a surgical procedure that improves vision by permanently correcting refractive vision errors. Refractive vision errors are sight problems (such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism) that typically require patients to wear contact lenses or glasses. Nearsightedness (myopia) causes blurred vision at a distance, while farsightedness (hyperopia) makes objects that are up close appear blurry. Astigmatism results in blurred vision at both near and far distances. Each eye is either nearsighted or farsighted, and can additionally have astigmatism. These refractive vision errors develop from imperfections in the curvature of the eye, which LASIK fixes through the use of a laser. The laser changes the shape of the eye by cutting away tissue from the cornea (clear outer layer of the eye).

LASIK is generally considered an elective procedure (not medically necessary) since patients can wear glasses or contact lenses instead of undergoing LASIK. Nevertheless, many people still elect to undergo LASIK to have better vision without having to wear corrective lenses. Certain professionals, such as pilots, military members, firefighters, and athletes, might particularly benefit from LASIK.

Ophthalmologists (eye doctors) evaluate patients before surgery, measuring the cornea and checking for any eye irregularities that would disqualify patients from LASIK. A special eye scanner is used to create a map of the cornea. This map guides the surgeon in developing an individualized LASIK treatment plan. Once approved for LASIK, contact-wearers are advised to switch to glasses for the three weeks leading up to their surgery.

LASIK is a brief procedure, lasting for about half an hour, depending on the state of a patient's eyes and the corneal reshaping required. Patients lie down on a reclining chair and have numbing eye drops applied to one or both eyes to eliminate pain and discomfort during the procedure. While the eyes are held open by a device, the eye surgeon raises a fixation light where patients direct their eyes. The surgeon uses a femtosecond laser to cut a precise circular incision in the cornea's surface. The surgeon then manually folds back the corneal flap to access the stroma (inner cornea).

An excimer laser is then used to remove certain amounts of corneal tissue. For patients with farsightedness, the laser cuts tissue on the outer regions of the cornea, making the central cornea more prominent. For patients with nearsightedness, the opposite is done; central corneal tissue is removed while the outer tissue is left alone, flattening the eye. In patients with astigmatism, the laser is used to even out the surface of the corneal tissue, making the eye more spherical. When the lasering process is complete, the ophthalmologist folds the corneal flap to its regular position. The flap quickly begins to heal and naturally reattach itself to the eye.

LASIK patients need someone to drive them home from the procedure and cannot drive for the following 24 hours. Recovery from LASIK lasts about five days. Patients typically notice improved vision within a day or two of surgery. Prescription eye drops are given to patients to alleviate discomfort and promote eye healing. During this recovery time, patients must be incredibly careful not to touch or rub their eyes. Ophthalmologists often instruct patients to wear protective glasses during the day and night to prevent potential damage from eye rubbing.

LASIK can improve the experience of certain activities such as swimming or reading, and in some cases, LASIK can be a life-changing procedure for those with severe refractive vision errors. LASIK may also save patients money by eliminating the recurring need for updated corrective lenses.

doctor visit	448
eye procedures	806
ultrasound (sonogram)	59

**Gender**
Male	333
Female	536

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	722
Black	124
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	358
From 75 to 84	267
85 and over	102
Less than 65	142

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	43
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

capsulotomy	11
doctor visit	307
eye procedures	633
laser treatment	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	32

**Gender**
Male	275
Female	412

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	535
Black	132
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	279
From 75 to 84	230
85 and over	78
Less than 65	100

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	44
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

capsulotomy	14
doctor visit	51
eye procedures	746
laser treatment	14

**Gender**
Male	346
Female	522

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	558
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	398
From 75 to 84	240
85 and over	86
Less than 65	144

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	45
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

doctor visit	28
eye procedures	746

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	300

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	385
Black	104
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	253
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	59
Less than 65	62

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	41
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

capsulotomy	53
doctor visit	595
eye procedures	1159
laser treatment	53
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

**Gender**
Male	422
Female	658

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1010
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	38

**Age**
From 65 to 74	512
From 75 to 84	359
85 and over	122
Less than 65	87

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

capsulotomy	94
doctor visit	921
eye procedures	1361
laser treatment	94

**Gender**
Male	482
Female	734

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1141
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	37

**Age**
From 65 to 74	527
From 75 to 84	452
85 and over	157
Less than 65	80

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

capsulotomy	98
doctor visit	413
eye procedures	2443
laser treatment	98
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

**Gender**
Male	623
Female	1000

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1525
Black	11
Hispanic	17
Asian	12
Other	21
Native American	37

**Age**
From 65 to 74	716
From 75 to 84	600
85 and over	186
Less than 65	121

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

capsulotomy	58
doctor visit	589
eye procedures	1903
laser treatment	58
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

**Gender**
Male	540
Female	840

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1305
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	27

**Age**
From 65 to 74	610
From 75 to 84	522
85 and over	176
Less than 65	72

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

capsulotomy	125
doctor visit	2573
eye procedures	2244
laser treatment	125

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Roy Oswald, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael Roy Oswald, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Sylva, NC were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

capsulotomy	64
doctor visit	660
eye procedures	1343
laser treatment	64
ultrasound (sonogram)	28

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Roy Oswald, MD.

**Gender**
Male	322
Female	500

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	37
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	718
Native American / Alaskan Native	13
Hispanic	5
Other	6

**Age**
85 and over	96
75 to 84	279
Less than 65	80
65 to 74	365

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Roy Oswald, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Roy Oswald, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	6
Cancer	6

Education & Training

Dr. Michael Roy Oswald, MD graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1995. He has a state license in Louisiana.

Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (1995)

Licensed In: Louisiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael Roy Oswald, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

ASHEVILLE EYE ASSOCIATES PLLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael Roy Oswald, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 45 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael Roy Oswald, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Sylva, NC.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michael Roy Oswald, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$156,590 $156,590
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$1,210 IOL $816	Centurion $347	Pataday $20	Simbrinza $14	Ilevro $11	Other $2
Shire North American Group Inc	$143 XIIDRA $143
Allergan Inc.	$100 RESTASIS $51	LUMIGAN $50
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.	$78 Healon Viscoelastics $53	Tecnis IOL $26
Other	$264 Relistor $54	ULTRA $42	Omidria $33	MIEBO $22	LOTEMAX SM $21	Other $92

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$156,590
Food and Beverage	$979
Travel and Lodging	$816

Research Payments

Dr. Michael Roy Oswald, MD has received 24 research payments totaling $28,092.

Biography

Dr. Michael Oswald is a specialist in ophthalmology (eye disease). He is a graduate of Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. These areas are among his clinical interests: conjunctivitis (pink eye), macular degeneration, and ulcers. The average patient rating for Dr. Oswald is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He welcomes new patients at his office inFranklin, NC as reported by Doctor.com.

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