Dr. Robert Francis Gilligan O.D.
Optometrist
1052 W Patrick St Frederick MD, 21703About
Dr. Robert Gilligan is an optometrist practicing in Frederick, MD. Dr. Gilligan specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Gilligan performs eye exams, tests vision, corrects vision by prescribing eye glasses or contacts, detects certain eye disorders and manages and treats vision problems. Optometrists often work closely with ophthalmologists who may need to further treat patients with surgical procedures.
Provider Details
Dr. Robert Francis Gilligan O.D.'s Practice location
Dr. Robert Francis Gilligan O.D.'s reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- Eyelid Twitching and Stress
What is eyelid twitching?Eyelid twitching or myokymia is an involuntary eyelid spasm. The upper lid is usually affected, but spasms can also occur in the lower lid or both lids. Eyelid twitching is often mild for most people. However, others may experience stronger spasms, which may force their lids...
- What to Expect After LASIK Eye Surgery
LASIK eye surgery is a corrective procedure that aims to rectify vision distortions that are caused by the changing curvature of the cornea and shifting length of the eyeball. The cornea is a transparent coating that bulges on the outside of the eyeball, and allows light to penetrate its surface at...
- What are Bilateral Cataracts?
The lenses of healthy eyes are usually clear. Cataracts occur when a person's lenses become cloudy and opaque. Cataracts can affect both eyes at the same time, called bilateral cataracts. Bilateral cataracts are very common, but cataracts must occur on their own and cannot spread from one eye to the...
- What are the Signs and Symptoms of Cataracts?
When the lens of the eye becomes clouded, it is a condition known as cataracts. In patients with cataracts, proteins that are contained in the lens begin to break down, making the lens cloudy with an increase in age. Because cataracts develop very slowly, vision may not be affected right away and...
- Differences Between Optometrists, Opticians, and Ophthalmologists
Safeguarding Your VisionWe are all dependent on our vision in more ways than we realize. Without a healthy vision, we would be unable to smoothly do a lot of things. Our vision enables us to properly work and recognize faces and objects.There are numerous factors that can affect our eyes, including...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Mark Lee Farbman OD1560 Opossumtown Pike Frederick MD 21702
- Dr. Alan Levy O.D.13010 Middlebrook Rd Germantown MD 20874
- Dr. Molly Dara Carren OD2 E Main St Thurmont MD 21788
- Dr. Melanie C Rennie O.D.1517 Ridgeside Dr Mount Airy MD 21771
- Suzanne Carducci OD20940 FREDERICK RD GERMANTOWN MD 20876
- Dr. Thao Thanh Nguyen O.D.20910 Frederick Rd Germantown MD 20876