SJM_Kresloff Eye Assoc Profile_1121FINAL.qxp_profile 11 / 19 / 21 12 : 28 PM Page 1 PROMOTION B U S I N E S S S P O T L I G H T A Shared Vision The father - son team at Kresloff Eye Associates believes in providing the most advanced eye care in a warm and compassionate manner . by MATT COSENTINO | photography by ALISON DUNLAP he youngest of Michael Kresloff’s three ofcourse encouraging . sons , a 5 - year - old , is currently going “ I really never dreamed this would Tthrough a phase where he dreams of happen , ” he says . “ I simply always wanted becoming the next Spider - Man . Kresloff him to find a profession that he would love can relate , since he also had a hero he and give his life meaning . When it turned looked up to as a boy . His did not shoot out that he was going to become an oph - webs or climb walls , however , and he cer - thalmologist , it was one of the most tainly didn’t fight crime . He was just the amazing , gratifying things that has ever friendly neighborhood eye doctor , and he happenedto me . ” also happened to be Kresloff’s dad . Richard’sgoal when he started the prac - Forty - five years ago , Richard Kresloff tice was to build meaningful relationships started his own practice in Collingswood , with people in the community and be of Kresloff Eye Associates , and it was quite serviceto them . Though much has changed common for Michael to be seen hanging over the years , and Kresloff Eye Associates around the office , watching and admiring embraces the most up - to - date technolog - his father’s every move . To those who knew ical advancements and evidence - based person’s eyes . And certainly , life without him then , it is no surprise that Michael fol - medicine , the foundation remains warm , visionis something none of us would want . ” lowed his dad’s example and became a compassionatecare for patients of all ages . Fortunately , Kresloff Eye Associates has board - certified and Wills Eye - affiliated oph - “ We strive to treat every patient as we been a fixture in the community for nearly thalmologist and a respected surgeon spe - would want ourselves or our families half a century , ensuring that local residents cializing in laser cataract and refractive treated , ” Richard says . “ We strive to give the have access to the best care available . It is surgery . most comprehensive , up - to - date care in a stilltoo soon to tell whether any of Michael’s For the past 20 years , father and son have warm environment . We are available 24 children will enter into the family business , worked side by side at Kresloff Eye Associates , hoursa day , 365 days a year for emergencies but for now , he and his father are going to bonded by their shared passion for the field andwe have evening and weekend appoint - savorthe time they have together . and their desire to provide personalized care mentsavailable for those who are unable to “ So many of our patients remember to families across South Jersey . make appointments during regular busi - Michael when he was a little boy and I “ Some of my earliest memories are nesshours . ” would bring him into the office with me to going into the office with my dad on the Eye care may sometimes get put on the seeemergencies , ” Richard says . “ They often weekends to see emergencies , ” Michael backburnerduring hectic daily schedules , but laughwith me , seeing him now and remem - says . “ I was always struck by the pleasure keeping up with routine checkups is crucial , beringhim years ago . my dad got in helping people and the deep evenif there don’t appear to be any vision con - “ It has been wonderful to look at your appreciation his patients had for him . cerns.Kresloff Eye Associates is happy to help sonnot just as your son but as a peer who is “ I’ve loved practicing with my dad , ” he nomatter what issues may arise . sohighly trained both as a general ophthal - continues . “ We have always been close per - “ Regular eye exams are as important as mologist and a cataract surgeon . I’ve really sonally but working together has allowed us any other health maintenance , ” Michael benefited from his breadth of knowledge to be close professionally as well . My dad is says . “ We need to check for amblyopia ( lazy and he has helped me to stay current with not only the best ophthalmologist , but also eye ) in children , which will lead to irre - manyof the new advancements . ” the best physician I’ve ever known . ” versible poor vision if not treated early Michael clearly holds his father in the Richard Kresloff was not the type of enough , and glaucoma , cataracts , retinal same regard and has been proud to model father who pushed any of his three children tears , vascular health and a myriad of other hiscareer after Richard’s . Having him down in a certain direction . Their happiness was diseasesin adults . Many times we are able to thehallway to provide guidance has been a his No . 1 priority , but when he learned of detecta potentially life - saving problem early treasurehe won’t forget . Michael’s interest in ophthalmology , he was just by examining a seemingly healthy “ He is totally dedicated to his patients , ” Michael says . “ I love that I can ask him for advice at any point throughout the day . I’m Kresloff Eye Associates glad that he doesn’t plan on retiring any n timesoon . ” 900 Haddon Ave . , Suite 102 , Collingswood | ( 856 ) 854 - 4242 | KresloffEye.com SOUTH JERSEY MAGAZINE volume 18 issue 8 SouthJerseyMagazine.com | 19