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
“Quiet, professional, precise, he explained the procedure going forward. It was all done in a timely fashion.”
“Dr. Cameron was friendly yet quite professional. His exam seemed thorough and his recommendations sound. He answered questions I had and took his time - he was not rushed to get to…”
“All staff from checking in at the front desk, throughout my appointment were very helpful. Dr.Minkowski did a great job of explaining options/the process of cataract surgery with me, especially given my…”
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“Staff were pleasant and friendly: Dr. Hoffman was very professional and kind. Overall it was a pleasant experience.”
“Dr. Hoffman and his staff responded promptly to my questions/concerns and I am extremely satisfied with my outcome.Having them as a care team has been a pleasure and I would recommend.”
“Dr. Marc James has been my doctor for 20 years or more and has always provided excellent care.”
“Dr. Biber does a great job talking through options and listening to concerns to reach the best possible outcome!”
“My visit was great with my doctor, everyone treated me with kindness and respect. Friendly environment, and they made sure they took care of my concerns. Thank You!!!”
“Both doctor and tech were exceptional.”
“This was my first visit. All of the staff were friendly and competent. A lot of hurry up and wait but that made them very efficient moving all the patients through.”
“First visit with Dr Jones as my usual doc retired last year. I’m happy with his protocol”
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“Dr Jones was excellent! It was first time had seen him and I thought he was caring, easy to talk to and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend him!!”
“Nice facility, pleasant people”
“My first time going to her and I genuinely feel a good connection to her.”
“Phenomenal physician/surgeon. Took excellent care of my mom. Would highly recommend him.”
“Very nice bunch of people and nice facilities”
“I always have an excellent experience at this eye doctor. Dr. Daugherty is always, professional, knowledgeable and very helpful.”
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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