Parris-Castoro Eye & Laser Center has been providing trusted surgical experience to the area for 30 years. The practice includes 8 ophthalmologists and 5 optometrists. There are 3 locations in Maryland: Bel Air, Havre de Grace, and Perry Hall. (Bel Air office is pictured.)

The Bel Air office includes an Outpatient Surgical Center, a Laser Vision Center, 17-lane examination clinic, an Optical Shop, and an aesthetic division...the Maryland Cosmetic Laser Institute.

The practice specializes in laser vision correction, cataracts, cosmetic eyelid surgery, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal detachments, glaucoma treatment, pediatric ophthalmology with treatment for lazy eyes and surgical correction of crossed eyes for both pediatrics and adults.

Wayne H. Parris, MD

A native of Baltimore, Dr. Parris graduated from the University of Maryland and the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He received his ophthalmology training at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center.

Dr. Parris founded the practice in 1975 in Bel Air. With a commitment to provide the best in surgical eye care, he opened the Boulton Street office in 1986 with an ophthalmic outpatient surgical center. The surgical center was the first in the state of Maryland to receive accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Healthcare, Inc.

Together with Dr. Charles Castoro, Dr. Parris has grown the practice to include a second office in Havre de Grace, Maryland; a Laser Vision Center; and an aesthetic division, the Maryland Cosmetic Laser Institute. On staff, pediatric, glaucoma, retina, and plastic surgeons plus five doctors of optometry share in the Parris-Castoro commitment to expert caring.

Charles J. Castoro, MD

Dr. Castoro graduated from the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, The Washington and Jefferson College, and Georgetown Medical School. He received his ophthalmology training at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia where he served as chief resident. He joined Dr. Parris in 1981.

Committed to providing the best in surgical eye care, Dr. Castoro and Dr. Parris opened the Boulton Street office in 1986 with an ophthalmic outpatient surgical center. The center was the first in the state of Maryland to receive accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Healthcare, Inc. They have grown the practice to include an office in Havre de Grace, Maryland, and an aesthetic division, the Maryland Cosmetic Laser Institute. On staff they have pediatric, glaucoma, retina, and plastic surgeons along with five doctors of optometry.

Lisa S. Abrams, MD

She is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where she teaches medical students and residents. Dr. Abrams is an active member of the American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus and serves on their public information committee.

Dr. Abrams is the author of several chapters in ophthalmic textbooks and several articles in medical journals. She is on staff at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, and Harford Memorial Hospital.

Gail F. Schwartz, MD

A native of Philadelphia, Dr. Schwartz graduated with honors from The University of Pennsylvania and received her Doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Dr. Schwartz completed her ophthalmology residency at Krieger Eye Institute in Baltimore where she was chief resident and received her Fellowship in Glaucoma from Wilmer Eye Institute of the Johns Hopkins Hospital. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology. She is on staff at GBMC, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Sinai Hospital and Union Memorial Hospital.

Dr. Schwartz is a Assistant Professor at Wilmer Eye Institute of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and an Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland. Dr. Schwartz has authored numerous articles in ophthalmic and medical journals and is requested as a spokesperson in the field of glaucoma for many medical institutions. In addition, she is active in glaucoma research.

She is a member of the American Glaucoma Society, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, American Medical Association, and the Maryland Society for Eye Physicians and Surgeons.

Timothy D. Polk, MD

He employs the full spectrum of retinal care including fluorescein angiography, laser treatment, photodynamic therapy, and pneumatic retinopexy. In addition, he is uniquely qualified to perform even the most complicated vitreoretinal surgery.

Dr. Polk graduated from the University of Virginia, College of Arts & Sciences, and from the University of Virginia, School of Medicine. He completed his internal medicine internship at Franklin Square Hospital Center in Baltimore and his ophthalmology residency at GBMC. Dr. Polk then received his Medical Retina Fellowship from the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida, and his Vitreoretinal Fellowship at the University of Iowa Hospital.

He is a Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners and the American Board of Ophthalmology. He has received numerous awards for teaching and is the author of many articles. 

Raya Armaly, MD

She is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Maryland MedChi, and Women in Ophthalmology. She is also pursuing her interests in teaching and research.

Art G. Aglubat, MD

Joe S. Navaleza, MD

Joe S. Navaleza, M.D., specializes in the field of cataract and refractive surgery.  He also performs eye exams for patients with diabetes, glaucoma, macular degeneration and most ocular conditions.

A native of Northville, Michigan, Dr. Navaleza received a full scholarship and earned his Bachelor's Degree in English Literature from the University of Michigan in 1997.  Before continuing onto medical school, he was granted a scholarship to attend New York University in Paris, France.

In 2002, he graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School.  He then traveled to Philadelphia to complete both his internal medicine internship at Albert Einstein Medical Center and his ophthalmology training at Wills Eye Hospital. He joined Parris-Castoro Eye & Laser Center in 2006.

Dr. Navaleza is a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, American Medical Association, American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology.

Along with speaking French and Tagalog, other areas of interest are: golf, basketball, art history, and Shakespeare.

Jeanette M. Bonsack, OD

Her areas of expertise include comprehensive eye exams, treatment of conditions and diseases of the eye, contact lens fitting, pre- and post-operative management of laser vision correction, cataracts, glaucoma, oculoplastics, and ocular laser treatment.

Dr. Bonsack currently serves as an Adjunct Faculty Member for the residency programs at Parris-Castoro, is a local congressional keyperson for the Maryland Optometric Association, and a member of the American Optometric Association. She is also the Maryland State coordinator for Vision USA, a national organization providing eyecare to low income patients.

Richard T. Corea, OD

He was in private practice in Indiana for 15 years before joining the Parris-Castoro Eye & Laser Center in 1990. In addition to his primary eye care duties; Dr. Corea serves as both Program Director for the Optometric Residency Program in Ocular Disease and as Adjunct Faculty Member for The Pennsylvania College of Optometry.

Dr. Corea is a member of the North East Maryland Optometric Society.

Sandra R. Rozar, OD

Dr. Rozar graduated with honors from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Optometric Science with honors and her Doctorate from Pennsylvania College of Optometry. She has been practicing primary eye care since 1992. In addition, she is a member of the Maryland Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association.

Jillian S. Chapman, OD

Her expertise is exclusively in the area of vision correction, also known as refractive surgery. This includes diagnostic refractive eye exams, candidacy determination, surgical outcome review, and post-operative care in Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK), Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK), Radial Keratotomy (RK), Astigmatic Keratotomy (AK), and Clear Lens Exchange.

Dr. Chapman is a member of the Maryland Optometric Association, American Optometric Association, and the Maryland Diabetic Management Resource Network, along with being an eye care provider for the Maryland Society for Sight.

Stephen D. Cyford, O.D.