Dr. Marshall Phillip Keys MD
Ophthalmologist
121 Congressional Ln Suite 601 Rockville MD, 20852About
Dr. Marshall Keys is an ophthalmologist practicing in Rockville, MD. Dr. Keys specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Keys 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. Keys 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.
Education and Training
Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 1964
Wayne State University School of Medicine 1964
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Dr. Marshall Phillip Keys MD's Expert Contributions
My son has a black spot in the white portion of his eye. What is this spot?
Although black spots on the surface of the eye are common, you can’t assume any one spot is insignificant. I strongly recommended evaluation by a pediatric ophthalmologist. Photos that document the growth of the spot may be helpful MPK READ MORE
Can contact lenses be worn by an 8-year-old?
With the following reservations: 1. Safest is prescription sport glasses 2. Contacts should be fit and monitored by a pediatric ophthalmologist not a retail store. 3. Child should be highly motivated with a good sense of responsibility and hygiene. MPK READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Battered child syndrome simulating congenital glaucoma.
- Learning disabilities and vision problems: are they related?
- Effect of bright light in the hospital nursery on the incidence of retinopathy of prematurity.
- The use of orthoptics in dyslexia.
- Clinical anophthalmia associated with congenital cytomegalovirus infection.
- Unusual eye abnormalities associated with congenital cytomegalovirus infection.
- The pediatrician's role in reading disorders.
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