Dr. Philip Nicholson

01/05/2026

Staff dinner party last night at Founding Farmers. I have the best staff.

12/26/2025

Happy Holidays ! Looking forward to a great New Year and wish the best for our extended family

12/21/2025

12/10/2025

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12/10/2025

12/10/2025

If you live long enough, you get cataracts. The loss of vision is slow over several years.

12/10/2025

Early Detection and Treatment is Key
in Protecting Vision from the Effects of Glaucoma

Glaucoma affects approximately 3.3 million people in the United States and is the third leading cause of blindness.

Often referred to as the “sneak thief of sight” because it frequently has no symptoms, glaucoma is a group of eye disorders that can damage the optic nerve and impair peripheral vision. If left untreated, glaucoma can lead to complete loss of sight. While the disease does not have a cure and is not preventable, it is treatable and can be detected in a comprehensive eye exam provided by your optometrist.

“A common misconception is that glaucoma only affects older adults when, in reality, it can happen at any age. In fact, it’s most commonly detected in people in their 40s,” said Dr. Philip Nicholson “The key is to identify and diagnose the disease early in order to promptly treat and slow the progression of vision loss.”

According to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, glaucoma is six to eight times more common in African Americans than Caucasians. Additional factors that put someone at greater risk for glaucoma include those who have a family history of glaucoma, have diabetes, or are over age 60.

Treatment for glaucoma includes prescription eye drops and medication to lower pressure in the eyes. In some cases, laser treatment or surgery may be effective in reducing pressure.

Call 301-595-9041 to schedule your Eye Exam, which includes testing for Glaucoma at the office of Dr. Philip Nicholson, OD and Associates. We are located inside the Beltsville Costco

Dr. Philip Nicholson, O.D. is an independent Doctor of Optometry located inside of the Beltsville Co

11/27/2025

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Eye color is one of the most unique features we have as humans — but the truth behind why our eyes look the way they do is far stranger than most people real...

11/25/2025

We get busy at the Holiday time - SCHEDULE YOUR EXAM NOW PLEASE ! We are open 7 days a week inside the Beltsville Costco. For over 30 years our team has provided quality eye health exams and prescriptions for glasses and contacts. We are licensed Doctors of Optometry ready to serve you. Please call 301-595-9041 or schedule online - it's easy to do!