A Respected Ophthalmologist Who Draws on More Than 15 Years of Experience
The Three Stages of Dysfunctional Lens Syndrome
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Ophthalmologist Dr. Anthony Roberts is the founder and chief eye physician of Shady Grove Ophthalmology in Maryland. In this capacity, Dr. Anthony Roberts and his team provide comprehensive eye care, including LASIK and PRK procedures, along with such surgical and medical treatments as dysfunctional lens surgery.
Dysfunction lens surgery is performed to correct issues relating to dysfunctional lens syndrome (DLS). This syndrome occurs as people age and is characterized by natural changes in the lens of the eye. Most DLS changes begin around the age of 42 and are divided into different stages. These stages are briefly described below:
Stage 1
The first stage of DLS is often referred to as presbyopia. In this stage, the lens starts losing its flexibility. As a result, individuals find it increasingly difficult to focus on things up close. Most people who have stage 1 DLS are between the ages of 42 and 50 years old.
Stage 2
After the age of 50, the lens begins yellowing. Because of this, the amount of light that gets into the lens is dramatically decreased, thus reducing the overall clarity of both near and far vision. While people in stage 1 can often get away with reading glasses to correct their vision, those in stage 2 may need a refractive lens exchange (RLE) procedure to replace the problematic lens.
Stage 3
By stage 3 DLS, the person has developed a full cataract that significantly impacts vision. Most people reach this stage of DLS after the age of 65 and they will undergo cataract surgery at an average age of 73. Vision in stage 3 DLS cannot be restored until the cataract is treated.
LASIK surgery is the number-one elective surgery in the United States, and Dr. Anthony Roberts, operating out of his private practice, Shady Grove Ophthalmology, is one of the most experienced LASIK surgeons in the greater Washington, DC region. Located in Rockville, Maryland, Shady Grove Ophthalmology features state-of-the-art technologies to match the training and care provided by its physicians. Dr. Roberts has performed over 55,000 refractive surgeries in his 15 years of experience, and he holds certification to perform laser surgery using VISX technology.
Before opening his own practice, Dr. Anthony Roberts earned his Doctor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. While there, he received acclaim for his ophthalmology research. He served as Chief Resident while completing his residency at Nassau University Medical Center and Stony Brook University. Currently, he acts as Chairman of Ophthalmology at Shady Grove Hospital. An avid football fan, Dr. Anthony Roberts also holds the distinction of being the Chief Ophthalmologist for the Washington Redskins.
Individuals who visit LASIK surgeon Dr. Anthony Roberts will receive an honest appraisal of their vision needs. Dr. Roberts and his staff at Shady Grove Ophthalmology pride themselves on providing premium care. This begins with a frank assessment of the patient's vision, followed by a discussion of the benefits and risk of LASIK corrective eye surgery. Whatever the treatment, Dr. Anthony Roberts upholds a commitment to providing personalized care at Shady Grove Ophthalmology.
To schedule an appointment or to learn more information, please visit the website at ShadyGroveOphthalmology.com or call the office at (301) 279-0600.
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