Randall N. Stein, MD
Providing expert retinal care to Charlotte, NC patients at Horizon Eye Care’s Huntersville, Mallard Creek, and Mooresville locations.
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Call: (704) 365-0555
Serving: Huntersville, Mallard Creek & Mooresville
Dr. Stein’s Specialities
Meet the Doctor
Dr. Randall Stein combines medical innovation with compassionate care to help patients preserve and improve their vision. With advanced training in glaucoma and cataract surgery, he takes pride in offering the latest, safest, and most effective treatments available, including several innovative procedures he was the first in Charlotte to perform.
Dr. Stein was among the first physicians in Charlotte to perform groundbreaking MIGS procedures and among the first in North Carolina to offer DURYSTA, a biodegradable sustained-release implant for glaucoma management. His approachable style, attention to detail, and genuine commitment to patient well-being have earned him lasting trust throughout the community.
Expertise & Specialities
Dr. Randall Stein is a fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist and cataract surgeon known for bringing innovative surgical techniques to Charlotte patients. His practice spans the full range of glaucoma management, from medical therapy to minimally invasive and traditional surgery.
Areas of expertise include:
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) — state-of-the-art options to reduce eye pressure with smaller incisions and faster recovery
- Medical and surgical management of glaucoma — comprehensive treatment for all stages using the latest therapies and techniques
- Cataract surgery with customized intraocular lens options to improve clarity and reduce dependence on glasses
- Comprehensive ophthalmology for routine eye exams, diagnosis, and management of eye conditions
As the first in Charlotte to perform multiple innovative MIGS procedures and the first in North Carolina to offer DURYSTA, Dr. Stein consistently brings the latest advances in glaucoma care to his patients.
Education & Training
Dr. Stein earned his Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude, from Tulane University in New Orleans before completing his Doctor of Medicine at Tulane University School of Medicine. He completed his general surgery internship at Abington Memorial Hospital in Abington, PA, and his ophthalmology residency at Tulane University.
He then completed a fellowship in Glaucoma at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. advanced training that prepared him for the innovative surgical practice he brings to patients in Charlotte today.
Memberships & Recognition
Glaucoma is often called the “silent thief of sight” because it typically shows no symptoms until significant vision loss has already occurred. This progressive eye disease damages the optic nerve, usually due to increased pressure in your eye.
Once vision is lost to glaucoma, it cannot be restored. However, with early detection and proper treatment, we can usually stop or significantly slow further vision loss, helping you maintain the sight you need for all the activities that matter most to you.
Glaucoma affects over 3 million Americans, but only half know they have it. Regular comprehensive eye exams are the only way to catch it early.
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Vision Restored, Lives Transformed
Proudly rated 4.8 from 7,600+ patient reviews
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Proudly rated 4.8 from 7,600+ patient reviews
Serving Three Convenient Charlotte Locations
Dr. Stein is proud to offer the same standard of care at three of our Charlotte-area locations.
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