Thomas Yau, M.D.
Ophthalmologist & Cataract Surgeon
Thomas Yau, M.D.
Ophthalmologist & Cataract Surgeon
Thomas Yau, M.D. is an Ophthalmologist & Cataract Surgeon in Silver Spring, MD who has provided medical, laser & surgical eye care to metro DC communities since 1997. Dr. Yau earned his medical degree at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and completed a residency in Ophthalmology at the MedStar Health/Georgetown-Washington Hospital Center.
Dr. Yau sees patients for all types of medical & surgical eye care including cataracts, glaucoma, dry eyes, rheumatologic eye disease & diabetic eye disease and has a special interest and expertise in laser cataract surgery and the use of advanced intraocular lens implants (IOL), including toric lens implants to correct astigmatism and multifocal lenses to help cataract surgery patients reduce their dependence on eyeglasses, bifocals or reading glasses, and achieve a full range of vision after cataract surgery.
Clinical Interests & Specialties
- Laser Cataract Surgery & Lens Implants with advanced technology IOLs to correct astigmatism and presbyopia to help patients reduce dependence on eyeglasses, bifocal or readers after cataract surgery.
- Glaucoma Laser Treatment
Certification & Professional Memberships
Dr. Yau is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO), and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). Dr. Yau has been published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology, Archives of Ophthalmology, and Cornea, and has been recognized as a “Top Doctor” by Washingtonian Magazine, Checkbook Magazine and US News and World Report as well as a “Best Doctor” by Washingtonian & Bethesda Magazines.