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Dr. Anthony O. Roberts

Ophthalmologist

Dr. Anthony Roberts is an ophthalmologist practicing in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Roberts specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Roberts can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Roberts can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
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Dr. Anthony O. Roberts
Specializes in:
  • Cataract
  • LASIK
  • Eye Surgery
  • Rockville, Maryland
  • University of Maryland
  • Accepting new patients

Is lasik surgery a good option for those with an astigmatism?

Astigmatism can be successful corrected with Lasik surgery if you are a candidate for the procedure

My eyes feel very dry after LASIK. Why could this be?

Dryness is a common side effect usually improves over a 4-6 week period

Can sunglasses spoil kids eyesight?

Sunglasses actually protect a child’s eyes by limiting the amount of ultraviolet light that enters their eyes.

Constant eye floaters--what's wrong?

as we age the vitreous gel in our eyes degenerates sometimes causing flashes and floaters
- recommend evaluation by eye professional to rule out visual significant pathology

Why are my eyes sore after contacts?

inflammation under your eyelid can develop from routine contact lens wear. you can try changing contact brands or material but sometimes a persons eyes can develop intolerance READ MORE
inflammation under your eyelid can develop from routine contact lens wear.
you can try changing contact brands or material but sometimes a persons eyes can develop intolerance to contacts
- a popular alternative to contacts is laser vision correction
- recommend evaluation by an eye professional to determine best options

I can't stand to wear contacts

for some individuals their eyes react to contacts as a foreign body which creates inflammation and irritation under eyelids. - recommend evaluation by eye professional to learn READ MORE
for some individuals their eyes react to contacts as a foreign body which creates inflammation and irritation under eyelids.
- recommend evaluation by eye professional to learn what options are available for you

Anything to watch out for when using glaucoma eye drops?

this medication is very well tolerated by most patient. - occasionally patients may experience temporary redness and irritation. - long term use can also lead to pigment changes READ MORE
this medication is very well tolerated by most patient.
- occasionally patients may experience temporary redness and irritation.
- long term use can also lead to pigment changes around eyes and darkening of iris color in some patients

What is the reason for double vision following an accident?

head injuries can sometimes affect the nerves that balance our eye movements
- recommend evaluation by eye professional

Can eyesight ever get better on its own?

ours eyes change as we age and this can affect how we see things.
- recommend evaluation by eye professional to discuss ways to improve your vision

My eye looks different because of my astigmatism. Anything I can do?

Astigmatism is a fairly common refractive error which cause things to appear blurry or distorted. It can usually be corrected with glasses, contacts, or laser vision correction. READ MORE
Astigmatism is a fairly common refractive error which cause things to appear blurry or distorted. It can usually be corrected with glasses, contacts, or laser vision correction. Best thing to do is schedule an evaluation with an ophthalmologist to see which option is best for you. Now as far as your eyes appearance, I not sure why it appears different than the other. Astigmatism is not something you can see with the naked eye.

Hope this information is helpful=20
Dr Roberts