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Dr. Thomas Yau, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 56
Dr. Thomas Yau, MD
3.6 (9 Ratings)

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Dr. Thomas Yau, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 56
Silver Spring, MD
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Thomas Yau, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Silver Spring, MD.

About

Dr. Thomas Yau, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Silver Spring, MD and has 31 years experience. They graduated from University of Maryland in 1993 and completed a residency at Washington Hospital Center.They currently practice at Practice. Dr. Yau has experience treating conditions like Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens, Blepharoconjunctivitis and Miosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Yau received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Yau also speaks Chinese. Dr. Yau is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Miosis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Miosis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Miosis
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Esotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Squamous Blepharitis
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Acquired Coloboma
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Black Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Color Blindness
Congenital Nystagmus
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Cataracts
Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Esophoria
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Keratoconus
Lagophthalmos
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Retrobulbar Neuritis
Shingles
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Ulcerative Blepharitis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Pterygium Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery

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Locations

  1. 1 Silver Spring Eye
    8630 Fenton St Ste 514, Silver Spring, MD 20910
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 587-1269
  2. 2 Rws P.c.
    3110 Gracefield Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 587-1220

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3.6
Based on 9 Reviews
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Aug 26, 2017
My family and I have been patients of Dr Yau for over 15 years. We've been so pleased with Dr Yau's care, so much so, that when he moved from Washington DC, to Spring several years ago, we made the transition with him. He is friendly , caring, knowledgeable and takes the time to answer all our questions at the visit. He sees patients on time. I always walk away from my visits knowing that I have received the best care and Dr Yau genuinely cares about my health
J. Spencer in Washington, DC — Aug 26, 2017
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Thomas Yau, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Silver Spring, MD and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Maryland in 1993. He specializes in Ophthalmology.
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Languages Spoken
Chinese
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Maryland
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Washington Hospital Center
    1997
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Thomas Yau, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Yau's profile.

Dr. Yau frequently treats the following conditions: Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens, Blepharoconjunctivitis and Miosis. See more on Sharecare.

Yes, Dr. Thomas Yau, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.