About Us

Parris-Castoro Eye & Laser Center has been providing trusted surgical experience to the area for 30 years. The practice includes 6 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
Wayne H. Parris, MD is a board-certified surgeon and specializes in cataract surgery in the Baltimore metropolitan area. He also specializes in laser vision correction and refractive lens exchange.

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 an Ambulatory Surgical Center, Laser Vision Center; and an aesthetic division, the Maryland Cosmetic Laser Institute. In addition, they opened offices in Havre de Grace and Perry Hall Maryland.  Their professional staff includes ophthalmologists whom specialize in pediatric ophthalmology, glaucoma, and retina, plus five doctors of optometry.


Charles J. Castoro, MD
A refractive surgeon since 1981, Dr. Castoro specializes in laser vision correction. For patients beyond laser vision range, he specializes in refractive lens exchange. Cataracts and cosmetic eyelid surgery are also his area's of expertise.

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.

Gail F. Schwartz, MD
Gail F. Schwartz, MD specializes exclusively in the field of glaucoma. She is uniquely qualified and performs all aspects of treatment using medicine, laser, and/or surgery.

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.

Raya Armaly, MD
Raya Armaly, MD has limited her specialty to the field of glaucoma.

She earned a B.S. from Duke University, followed by a Doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine. She completed her ophthalmology residency and glaucoma fellowship at George Washington University. Dr. Armaly became a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology in 1985.

She is on staff at Howard County General Hospital and St. Agnes Surgicenter. She brings 14 years of glaucoma practice experience, having spent the last 10 years practicing glaucoma as part of Patuxtent Medical Group.

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
Dr. Aglubat is a resident of Baltimore County is the medical director of the Perry Hall office. Dr. Aglubat specializes in cataracts, glaucoma, laser vision correction, retina, plus eyelid surgery and comprehensive eye exams.

A native of the Philippines, Dr. Aglubat graduated from medical school at Manila Central University in Manila, Philippines. He received his ophthalmology training at the United States Public Service Health Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. While at USPSH, he served as Deputy Chief of the Ophthalmology Department from 1978-1981.

From 1981 to 2003 he operated a solo practice. During the last 6 years of this time, he performed his surgical cases at the Parris-Castoro Outpatient Surgical Center.

Growing the professional relationship between practices, Dr. Aglubat was asked to join and have his practice as an extension of the Parris-Castoro Eye & Laser Center.

Jeanette M. Bonsack, OD
Dr. Bonsack is a native and resident of Harford County, joined the professional staff of Parris-Castoro Eye & Laser Center in 1986.

Dr. Bonsack earned her Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Washington College and graduated with honors. She also earned a B.S. in Optometric Science and a Doctorate in Optometry from Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia in 1984.

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
Dr. Corea's 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. Corea earned his Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from St. Joseph's College in Rensselaer, Indiana and his Doctorate of Optometry from The Ohio State University, in Columbus, Ohio.

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 Adjunct Faculty Member for The Pennsylvania College of Optometry.

Sandra R. Rozar, OD
Dr. Rozar is a refractive care specialist with Parris-Castoro Laser Vision Center.

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. 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.

Jillian S. Chapman, OD earned her Associates of Science Degree from Ferris State University. In 1992, she graduated with her Doctorate of Optometry from Ferris State College of Optometry (now Michigan College of Optometry), and was awarded Fisons Pharmaceuticals Award for Clinical Excellence.

Prior to graduation, Dr. Chapman interned at Perry Point Veterans Administration Medical Center and Wurtsmith Air Force Base. She has been practicing primary eye care since 1992 and is currently a refractive care specialist of the Parris/Castoro Eye and Laser Vision Center.

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. specializes in comprehensive eye examinations, diagnosis and management of ocular diseases, contact lens fittings, pre- and post-surgical management, and minor ocular trauma.

A native of Bel Air, he graduated from the University of Maryland in 1997 with a B.S. Degree in Biology. In 2004, Dr. Cyford graduated with international honors and received his Doctor of Optometry Degree from Florida’s Nova Southeastern University.

His internships included pediatric eye care, contact lenses, and primary eye care with clinical externship focused on diseases of the eye at the University of Miami’s world-renowned Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. His training was in the subspecialty fields of: medical and surgical retina, glaucoma, external disease, oculoplastics, and neuro-ophthalmology services. He joined Parris-Castoro Eye and Laser Center in 2004.

Dr. Cyford is active in the American Academy of Optometry, American Optometric Association, and the Maryland Optometric Association.

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