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Solomon Eye in Bowie, Maryland, is committed to providing the latest in vision correction while maintaining state-of-the-art diagnostic and surgical equipment.
09/08/2025
The Solomon Eye team is proud to be a Gold Partner with the MOA (Maryland Optometric Association) a partnership that lets us serve, connect, and grow with our incredible OD community.
It was such a joy to see so many familiar faces at this year’s Conference. Thank you to all our MOA eye care community for the conversations, the energy, and the continued partnership.
We can’t wait to keep the momentum going—see you at the Capital Refractive Surgery Forum sponsored by on October 5th!
Will we see you there?
09/04/2025
✨ You’re looking at a Superteam! ✨
When Dr. Solomon is in the OR, Margaret is always by his side one step ahead, anticipating every move. She’s constantly thinking about the needs of our surgeons, her team, and our patients. Always on. Always ready. Always a team player.
And recently… we discovered she might actually be a Viking ⚔️👑 (swipe to see why!).
We love Margaret! 💙 Congrats on being chosen Tech of the Month for June and forever the Queen of our Hearts! 👑💪
09/02/2025
Carlos is not just being celebrated because he took incredible care of our COO’s father. He is being celebrated as Tech of the Month for July for treating every patient like they are the father of our COO. He brings his wit, charm, and technical expertise to the office everyday! Congrats to Carlos on this well deserved win and overdue announcement!
08/20/2025
Dr. Jonathan Solomon had the honor of attending the very first Eyeprentice conference.
It was an incredible opportunity to connect with the next generation of ophthalmology leaders, share experiences, and celebrate the bright future of eye care.
We are proud to see him stand alongside these talented fellows (including our very own Doug Brown ) who are shaping what’s next in refractive and anterior segment surgery.
08/20/2025
Guess who’s back?! Back by popular demand Dr. Nancy Draskovic will be leading a virtual CE Sept 17th. This 1 hour credit is a must have for the latest in Dry Eye diagnosis, management and treatment. Don’t miss this chance to learn from the best!
08/19/2025
Three stages of ophthalmology excellence. The seasoned surgeon. The fresh fellow. The stellar student. We just can’t stop learning and growing at Solomon Eye!
08/19/2025
No tunnel vision today! Just three stages of ophthalmology excellence. The seasoned surgeon. The fresh fellow. And the stellar student. Insights shared and gained. Just another great day at Solomon’s Eye.
08/05/2025
Join me on September 6, 2025, in Rockville, MD, for an immersive, COPE CE/CME-accredited learning experience. Strengthen your approach to keratoconus care with the best in the field. Register now and save 50% off your registration fee when you use code (ENTER YOUR LAST NAME HERE): https://bit.ly/4j7bSMc
I hope you to see you there!
06/09/2025
We are so excited to see our partnership with UMD grow and to provide students with the opportunity to learn and gain real world experience.
Let's SEE what you got Terps!
05/23/2025
We’re thrilled to announce that Dr. Nancy Draskovic has been promoted to Clinical Director of Ocular Surface Disease at Solomon Eye Physicians & Surgeons! 👏
She’ll be leading our efforts in advancing dry eye care, clinical training, and OD partnerships. Join us in congratulating Dr. Draskovic on this well-deserved role! 💙
05/12/2025
Eric Spanos, Men’s Lacrosse
Eric Spanos led Maryland to a 13-5 win over Air Force in the NCAA First Round, scoring a team-high and career-best six goals. It marked the first time a Terp recorded six goals in an NCAA Tournament game since Jared Bernhardt did so against Vermont in 2021.
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Comprehensive eye examinations are very important not only to determine if you need correction to see well, but also to maintain the health of your eye.
While some eye diseases have obvious symptoms such as red eyes, light sensitivity, or flashing lights, many serious, vision-threatening problems have no warning signs. Glaucoma, for example, will present no symptoms until actual vision loss occurs. Proper eye care and evaluations can help prevent vision loss. Comprehensive eye exams can also detect diabetes, hypertension, retinal holes or tears, and other important treatable medical conditions.
A comprehensive eye examination at Solomon Eye Associates involves a series of tests designed to evaluate your vision and check for eye diseases. Each test is necessary and allows your doctor to evaluate a different aspect of your vision. Common tests that you might have include:
External eye exam: Your doctor will check of your eyes using a light to ensure the exterior parts of your eyes are functioning correctly. In an external eye exam, your eye doctor checks:
Your pupils to see if they respond normally
Position and movement of your eyes, eyelids and lashes
Your cornea and iris for clarity
Eye Muscle Test: This test examines your eye muscles to ensure they're functioning properly. Your eye doctor looks at your eyes as they move in six specific directions. Your doctor will ask you to sit still and look forward, using your eyes to follow an object, such as a pen. The eye muscle test is designed to detect any weaknesses or uncontrolled movements in the muscles that move your eyes up and down and side to side.
Visual Acuity Test: This test measures how sharply or clearly you can see something at a distance. Your doctor will ask you to identify different letters of the alphabet off a chart positioned usually 20 feet away. The lines of type get smaller as you move down the chart. You cover one eye and read aloud, then cover the other eye and read aloud. Your doctor monitors how well you can identify the letters. Your visual acuity is expressed in a fraction - such as 20/20 vision. The top number refers to your distance from the eye chart, usually 20 feet. The bottom number indicates the distance at which a person with normal eyesight could correctly read the line you read. For example, 20/20 vision means that you can see objects clearly from 20 feet away that a person with normal vision could see clearly from 20 feet away. However, if your visual acuity is 20/50, the line you read correctly at 20 feet could be read by a person with normal vision at 50 feet.
Refraction assessment: Refraction refers to how light waves are bent as they pass through your cornea and lens. A refraction assessment helps your doctor determine a corrective lens prescription that will give you the sharpest vision. Your doctor will have your look through a phoropter, a devise that holds many lenses, and determine which combination of lenses gives you the sharpest vision.
Visual field test: Your doctor my request you have a visual field test along with your comprehensive examination This test is used to determine whether you have difficulty seeing in any areas of your peripheral vision - the areas on the side of your visual field.
Slit-lamp examination: A slit lamp allows your doctor to see the structures at the front of your eye using a microscope with an intense line of light to illuminate your eye. The slit lamp allows us to examine the cornea, iris, lens and anterior chamber of your eye.
Retinal examination: A retinal examination - examines the back of your eye, including your retina, optic disc, choroid and blood vessels. We may use special eye drops to dilate your pupils, opening them wider so we can see the back part of your eye. The effects of these drops will not wear off for several hours. Your vision will be blurry, and you'll have trouble focusing your eyes. Depending on your job, you might not be able to return to work immediately after your exam. Your eyes will also be very sensitive to the light so we recommend using sunglasses.
Tonometry: Tonometry measures your intraocular pressure - the pressure inside your eyes. This test in conjunction with other more specific tests such as an OCT, a visual field and a detailed retinal exam will help us determine your risk for the development or progression of glaucoma.
