Steven J. Ryder, MD
Practice: Horizon Eye Care
Specialty: Ophthalmology
Office locations: Cotswold, Mallard Creek, Pineville, Waverly
Dr. Ryder received his Bachelor of Science degree in biology at Boston College. After earning his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, he served his transitional intern year at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland, PA. He performed his ophthalmology residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell, New York, NY, where he was given the New York Weill Cornell Medical Center Alumni Council Distinguished Housestaff Award. Dr. Ryder then completed his two-year vitreoretinal surgery fellowship in Miami, FL at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, consistently ranked the No. 1 eye hospital in the country.
Dr. Ryder received his Bachelor of Science degree in biology at Boston College. After earning his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, he served his transitional intern year at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland, PA. He performed his ophthalmology residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell, New York, NY, where he was given the New York Weill Cornell Medical Center Alumni Council Distinguished Housestaff Award. Dr. Ryder then completed his two-year vitreoretinal surgery fellowship in Miami, FL at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, consistently ranked the No. 1 eye hospital in the country.
Cotswold
Charlotte, NC 28211
Mallard Creek
Charlotte, NC 28262
Pineville
Charlotte, NC 28210
Waverly
Charlotte, NC 28277
Dr. Ryder received his Bachelor of Science degree in biology at Boston College. After earning his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, he served his transitional intern year at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland, PA. He performed his ophthalmology residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell, New York, NY, where he was given the New York Weill Cornell Medical Center Alumni Council Distinguished Housestaff Award. Dr. Ryder then completed his two-year vitreoretinal surgery fellowship in Miami, FL at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, consistently ranked the No. 1 eye hospital in the country.
Dr. Ryder is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Retina Specialists. He has authored numerous scientific publications and textbook chapters in the field of ophthalmology. While at Bascom Palmer, he was involved as a clinical investigator in several collaborative trials and studies on retinal imaging modalities and conditions including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and inherited retinal degenerations.

Always a nice experience.
So much knowledge
Very professional
Dr Ryder is a wonderful doctor. I have full confidence in his diagnosis and treatment. I have seen him since he did my vitreous lining surgery in 2020! My eyes are so healthy because of him. He is also friendly and kind.
Very professional and kept me posting on everything he was doing. If ask u would highly recommend him
Very patient Very kind Worked my child in at the last minute to save her vision! Highly recommend!!! Not just a doctor getting paid but someone who cares about their patients and wants what’s best for them. Not just Dr. Ryder but his whole team! They are all completely amazing!!!
Dr. Ryder and his staff were very professional and made me feel very confident in the care they provided. I’m very glad my doctor referred me to your practice.
Can’t beat Dr Ryder. He’s the best. I do however do not like the feeling that I am on a conveyer belt when I come to your office.
Patient-centric, thorough and professional.
Excellent doctor. Extremely skilled and great bedside manner