Doctors
Dr. Telahun is a general ophthalmologist who has been practicing in Maryland for over 15 years. Dr. Telahun obtained her medical degree from Emory University. She completed her ophthalmology residency at Washington Hospital Center where she continues to volunteer her time teaching the residents.
Dr. Telahun is a highly skilled cataract surgeon. Although her main focus is in cataract surgery she is also trained in the medical and laser treatment of glaucoma. She performs glaucoma and pterygium surgeries as well.
Dr. Telahun is Board Certified with the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. She is a volunteer teacher for the residents at the Washington Hospital Center and a volunteer for Eye Care Volunteers of America which is a public service organization.
Cathy D. Shrader, M.D.
Dr. Cathy Shrader is a highly skilled cataract surgeon who has practiced in Maryland for over 10 years. She obtained her undergraduate as well as medical degree from the University of Alabama. She completed her Ophthalmology residency at the Washington Hospital Center where she won the Davis Award for clinical research. She still volunteers her time to teach the residents at the Washington Hospital Center in the Eye Clinic as well as in surgery.
Dr. Shrader enjoys all aspects of the practice of Ophthalmology. She performs comprehensive eye exams for all conditions relating to the eyes. However, her special interest is in the treatment of cataract and glaucoma.
Dr. Shrader is Board Certified with the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.
Pedro M. Rivera, MD
- Vitreo-retinal Diseases & Surgery
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Age-related Macular Degeneration
- Cataract Surgery
Dr. Pedro M. Rivera obtained his medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico, graduating Magna Cum Laude as a member of the medical honor society, Alpha Omega Alpha. Dr. Rivera finished his Ophthalmology Residency at the Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. serving as Chief Resident during his final year. He also completed a Fellowship in Retinal Diseases at the same institution, where he later served as clinical instructor. He has been in private practice since 1998, and has special interests in Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Hypertensive Retinopathy, Vascular Retinal Diseases and Retinal Detachments.
Dr. Rivera has been a member of the Board of Trustees of Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington (POB), since 2003. POB is the largest local prevention of blindness agency in the U.S., and is dedicated to the improvement and preservation of sight by providing services, education and innovation in a not for profit model.
Dr. Rivera is board certified with the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He is fully fluent in English and Spanish.
O. Duane Ragland, MD
- Laser Vision Correction
- Blade-less, All-laser LASIK
- Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Dr. Ragland has worked with TLC Laser Eye Centers since 1996. He currently limits his surgical practice to Laser Vision Correction Surgery including IntraLase Bladeless LASIK, CustomVue Wavefront LASIK and Custom Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK).
Dr. Ragland is Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
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When a cataract is removed, it is replaced with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL).
There are a variety of IOLs that can be used in cataract surgery, and they each have their own set of advantages and disadvantages. No single IOL works best for everyone, and only your ophthalmologist can determine the most appropriate IOL for your needs.
Age-related macular degeneration is a chronic eye disease marked by deterioration of tissue in the part of your eye that's responsible for central vision. The deterioration occurs in the macula which is in the center of the retina — the layer of tissue on the inside back wall of your eyeball.
Diabetic retinopathy is the most common diabetic eye disease and a leading cause of blindness in American adults. It is caused by changes in the blood vessels of the retina.
The retina is the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. A healthy retina is necessary for good vision. If you have diabetic retinopathy, at first you may not notice changes to your vision. But over time, diabetic retinopathy can get worse and cause vision loss. Diabetic retinopathy usually affects both eyes.
