Dr. Richard Solomon, OD

Dr. Richard Solomon, OD

Optometrist
7101 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD
Dr. Richard S. Solomon graduated with honors from the University of Maryland in 1981 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. He went on to receive his Doctorate of Optometry degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1985. Dr. Solomon has been engaged in full time active practice for 30 years with special interest and emphasis in specialty contact lens fitting, refractive surgical co-management of LASIK, PRK and CK and primary medical eye care. Among his accomplishments of the past 30 years, Dr. Solomon has acted as a clinical investigator for three of the major contact lens manufacturers. He served four years as the chairman of the Virginia advisory board for TLC Laser Eye Centers and served on TLC's Maryland advisory board for an additional four years. With a Therapeutic Optometric license in Maryland, Dr. Solomon treats many common medical eye conditions including dry eyes, allergic eye disease, infections, inflammatory eye conditions, foreign body removal, etc.
Highly recommended
95% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes

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Overall rating

4.86

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Dr. Richard Solomon

Dr. Richard S. Solomon graduated with honors from the University of Maryland in 1981 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. He went on to receive his Doctorate of Optometry degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1985. Dr. Solomon has been engaged in full time active practice for 30 years with special interest and emphasis in specialty contact lens fitting, refractive surgical co-management of LASIK, PRK and CK and primary medical eye care. Among his accomplishments of the past 30 years, Dr. Solomon has acted as a clinical investigator for three of the major contact lens manufacturers. He served four years as the chairman of the Virginia advisory board for TLC Laser Eye Centers and served on TLC's Maryland advisory board for an additional four years. With a Therapeutic Optometric license in Maryland, Dr. Solomon treats many common medical eye conditions including dry eyes, allergic eye disease, infections, inflammatory eye conditions, foreign body removal, etc.

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Popular visit reasons

Contact Lenses
Eyeglasses
General Eye Consultation
Glaucoma Consultation
Optometric Evaluation for Concussions
Retina Consultation
Retinal Detachment
Routine Eye Exam
Contact Lenses
Eyeglasses
General Eye Consultation
Glaucoma Consultation

Office location

Two Little Windows
7101 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Salus University, Doctor of Optometry
  • University of Maryland (Bachelor's)

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1760585699

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Dr. Richard Solomon's office is located at 7101 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817.

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Dr. Richard Solomon frequently sees patients for Contact Lenses, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, Retina Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Richard Solomon on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Richard Solomon speak?

Dr. Richard Solomon speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Richard Solomon in reviews?

37 patients have reviewed Dr. Richard Solomon. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.86/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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