W. Riley Stroman, MD
Delivering expert retinal care to Charlotte, NC patients at Horizon Eye Care’s Pineville & Rock Hill locations.
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Meet the Doctor
Dr. Riley Stroman believes that world-class care begins with listening. As a fellowship-trained retinal and vitreous specialist, he combines advanced medical training with a deep sense of empathy, helping patients facing complex retinal conditions feel informed, confident, and genuinely cared for. He approaches every case with the same guiding philosophy: precision in care, compassion in delivery.
Patients often describe Dr. Stroman as both reassuring and detail-oriented. He takes pride in helping people not only see better but also feel confident and informed about their care, building partnerships with each patient founded on trust, understanding, and hope.
Expertise & Specialities
Dr. Riley Stroman is a fellowship-trained vitreoretinal specialist whose practice focuses on the medical management of retinal and macular disease. His training at Retinal and Vitreous of Texas and his recognition for research in late-onset retinopathy underscore his expertise and dedication to advancing retinal care.
Retinal conditions he treats include:
- Diabetic retinopathy — comprehensive diagnosis and management to prevent vision loss
- Diabetic macular edema — targeted treatments to reduce swelling and improve central vision
- Macular degeneration — advanced care for both wet and dry AMD using the latest therapies and imaging
- Retinal vein occlusions — expert management of blocked retinal blood vessels to restore circulation
- Submacular hemorrhage — specialized evaluation and treatment of bleeding beneath the macula
Dr. Stroman’s induction into the Gold Humanism Honor Society and his recognition for excellence in both patient care and research reflect a career defined by compassionate, precision-driven retinal care.
Education & Training
Dr. Stroman earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology, Magna Cum Laude, from the University of South Carolina before completing his Doctor of Medicine at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he received the Preliminary Internal Medicine Intern of the Year Award.
He then completed a vitreoretinal fellowship at Retinal and Vitreous of Texas, receiving specialized training in the medical and surgical management of retinal and macular disease. He has been recognized by the American Society of Retina Specialists for his research presentation on Late-Onset Atypical Exudative Retinopathy of Prematurity (2022).
Memberships & Recognition
Dr. Stroman is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Retina Specialists, the American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, and the Gold Humanism Honor Society, an unusually broad set of affiliations reflecting his commitment to both medical excellence and compassionate care.
He received the Preliminary Internal Medicine Intern of the Year Award during his residency at the University of Florida and was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society for his compassionate approach to medicine, recognitions that speak to the character he brings to every patient encounter at Horizon Eye Care.
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Vision Restored, Lives Transformed
“I transferred from CEENTA to Dr Ryder at Horizon Eye Care-Cotswold. Today was my first appointment. I can say I was pleasantly surprised. I had absolutely no wait time. The office has…”
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“Great interaction with the staff very patient very informative, and very considerate wanted to make sure that as a patient, I understood my prescription changes and was given options for alternative swaps…”
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“Great staff, very thorough care that is explained to you. I appreciated that!”
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“Employees were friendly and helpful.”
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“Excellent doctor. Extremely efficient, explains everything in a way that its understood. I trust him with my care.”
“Friendly efficient staff. They explained every step of the process and answered all of my questions. I would highly recommend Dr Steven J. Ryder and staff.”
“I like Dr. Cameron‘s candor, sense of humor and his no BS eye exams.”
Serving Two Convenient Charlotte Locations
Dr. Stroman delivers the same high level of personalized care at two Charlotte-area office locations.
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