An ophthalmologist with more than three decades of experience, Dr. Anthony Roberts is the founder and practicing eye physician at Shady Grove Ophthalmology in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Anthony Roberts has significant refractive surgical experience with numerous refractive procedures including LASIK, and provides medical and surgical treatment and care for various eye diseases such as glaucoma, corneal disease, and diabetic retinopathy. An eye defect that can result in vision loss or blindness if severe, diabetic retinopathy can affect any diabetic patient whose eye(s) have been significantly compromised by the systemic nature of diabetes. Currently, it is the leading cause of vision loss in people with diabetes. Diabetic retinopathy occurs when blood vessels disrupt the light-sensitive tissue layer called the retina at the back of the eye. While the condition is usually asymptomatic at the early stage, some people may occasionally experience difficulty seeing faraway objects or when reading. Generally, a comprehensive dilated eye examination is recommended for all persons with diabetes at least once each year. Since the condition is often asymptomatic, an eye test can rule out early signs of the disease or lead to earlier treatment when detected to avoid long-standing complications. Tailored and effective treatment for diabetic retinopathy is a retinal laser therapy called photocoagulation, a painless surgical procedure that removes hard exudates that are impairing the retinal layer.

1. Dr. Anthony Roberts

2. An ophthalmologist with more than three decades of experience, Dr.
Anthony Roberts is the founder and practicing eye physician at Shady
Grove Ophthalmology in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Anthony Roberts has
significant refractive surgical experience with numerous refractive
procedures including LASIK, and provides medical and surgical treatment
and care for various eye diseases such as glaucoma, corneal disease, and
diabetic retinopathy.

3. An eye defect that can result in vision loss or blindness if severe, diabetic
retinopathy can affect any diabetic patient whose eye(s) have been
significantly compromised by the systemic nature of diabetes. Currently,
it is the leading cause of vision loss in people with diabetes. Diabetic
retinopathy occurs when blood vessels disrupt the light-sensitive tissue
layer called the retina at the back of the eye. While the condition is
usually asymptomatic at the early stage, some people may occasionally
experience difficulty seeing faraway objects or when reading.

4. Generally, a comprehensive dilated eye examination is recommended for
all persons with diabetes at least once each year. Since the condition is
often asymptomatic, an eye test can rule out early signs of the disease or
lead to earlier treatment when detected to avoid long-standing
complications. Tailored and effective treatment for diabetic retinopathy is
a retinal laser therapy called photocoagulation, a painless surgical
procedure that removes hard exudates that are impairing the retinal
layer.