Dr. Michael Millstein, MD

Michael Millstein, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist with Cleveland Clinic’s Cole Eye Institute. He provides comprehensive eye care for adults and treats a broad range of conditions that can affect sight, comfort and daily function. His main interests include cataracts, glaucoma, LASIK and other forms of refractive vision correction.

A patient may consult him after a change in vision, persistent eye irritation, light flashes, new floaters or trouble with glare. He also evaluates common concerns such as dry eyes, eye infections, red eyes, astigmatism, nearsightedness and farsightedness. Some conditions need medical care or regular observation. Others may require a surgical procedure.

Cataract and Lens Care

A cataract causes the natural lens inside the eye to become cloudy. This change may lead to blurred sight, poor night vision, glare or faded colors. Dr. Millstein provides cataract evaluations, cataract implant surgery and laser-assisted cataract procedures.

His advanced education includes work with accommodative and apodized diffractive intraocular lenses. These artificial lenses replace the cloudy natural lens during cataract surgery. The right implant depends on the condition of the eye, the patient’s vision goals and other health factors. Dr. Millstein’s role includes an examination and a discussion of suitable treatment options rather than one standard lens choice for every patient.

Glaucoma and Long-Term Vision Review

Glaucoma can damage the optic nerve and may progress before a patient notices a clear symptom. Dr. Millstein lists glaucoma as one of his special clinical interests. His work may include eye-pressure checks, optic nerve assessment and review of changes in peripheral vision. Treatment depends on the type and stage of the condition. A care plan may involve prescription eye drops, follow-up tests, laser care or referral for another procedure. Regular review can help the ophthalmology team track changes and respond when the condition requires a new approach.

Laser Vision Correction

Dr. Millstein also has experience with LASIK and refractive surgery. Cleveland Clinic lists his certification on VISX and LADARVision excimer laser systems. These systems reshape the cornea to correct certain refractive errors. Laser correction does not suit every patient. A consultation may include a review of corneal shape, eye health, prescription stability and the patient’s expectations. The examination helps determine whether LASIK, another refractive procedure or a non-surgical option may be appropriate.

Education and Career at Cleveland Clinic

Dr. Millstein earned his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1986. He completed a transitional internship at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Cleveland in 1987. His ophthalmology residency at University Hospital and the University of Cincinnati ended in 1990. The American Board of Ophthalmology certified him in 1991. He worked as a partner in a private ophthalmology practice before Cleveland Clinic appointed him to the Cole Eye Institute staff in 1999. His professional record also includes medical articles and presentations to eye-care professionals in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Dr. Millstein belongs to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, American Medical Association and Cleveland Ophthalmology Society. His earlier professional roles include service as chair of a Cole Eye Institute cataract symposium and as a speaker at an Atlantic Provinces Ophthalmological Society meeting.

Appointments and Practice Locations

Cleveland Clinic lists Dr. Millstein at Cole Eye Institute in Beachwood and the Twinsburg Family Health and Surgery Center. His current provider listing associates him with Beachwood, but patients should confirm the exact office when they arrange a visit. The Beachwood office provides access to ophthalmology and laser vision services. Cleveland Clinic lists adults as his current patient group and English as his spoken language. Patients should also confirm insurance coverage, referral rules and procedure costs before treatment.

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