Woolfson Eye Institute, founded by Dr. Jonathan Woolfson in 1996, originally established itself as the Southeast’s leading provider for LASIK. Over 300 eye doctors have picked Dr. Woolfson for their own LASIK procedures. Since its founding, the practice has added oculoplastics, cataract surgery, retina, glaucoma and treatment of other eye disorders. Headquartered in Sandy Springs, the practice’s 22 eye care providers, including 15 ophthalmologists and 7 optometrists, serve patients from 12 locations across Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina.
East Cobb residents are now enjoying patient-centered eye health care from doctors at the new Woolfson Eye Institute. The Woolfson-Marietta location at 2687 Sandy Plains Road opened in November 2022 near Sprayberry High School (at the site of the former Wells Fargo Bank).
East Cobb citizens have access to a wide array of eye care services under one roof, which now includes glaucoma related care with the recent addition of Jenna Yoder, D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine). Dr. Yoder specializes in medical and surgical management of glaucoma and sees approximately 400 patients a month. Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Dr. Yoder attended Wake Forest University and graduated from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. She first brought her medical talents to Woolfson Eye Institute in Asheville, North Carolina after many years of extensive training.
Dr. Yoder’s husband, Lance Yoder, was born and raised in East Cobb and is currently studying to be a mental health counselor. The Yoders are big Atlanta Braves fans and enjoy visiting local parks with their lovable six-year-old pocket pit bull, Sadie. It’s easy to see why Dr. Yoder happily accepted the Woolfson-Marietta position when it became available in 2022. The Yoders are excited to raise their two daughters – River, 2, and four-month-old Riley — in an area Lance knows well.
Treating glaucoma and helping people maintain their vision is rewarding for Dr. Yoder. “Having good vision is so important for people to be able to do the things that they love to do,” says Dr. Yoder. “I’m just trying to help people preserve that vision.”
She added that ophthalmologists and optometrists in the Atlanta metropolitan area work together to provide world-class eye care to all, “I feel like what we’re doing is making a difference.”
Although glaucoma is not a preventable eye disease, Dr. Yoder advises East Cobb residents to schedule yearly eye exams. A comprehensive eye exam includes an evaluation of your risk of dis ease, which can be influenced by factors such as race, age, and family history. Eye care providers who treat glaucoma can spot the disease early and help you take steps to avoid loss of vision. Once diagnosed, Woolfson Eye Institute patients are invited to participate in the process of designing an appropriate treatment plan.
To discover the right vision provider or procedure for you, contact the Woolfson-Marietta office and schedule an evaluation. Woolfson Eye Institute 866-LASER22 (866-527-3722) woolfsoneye.com/marietta-ga
