Your eyecare home is always there for you.

Welcome home.

I’m Dr. Holly Gross, and I opened Central Maryland Eye Associates (CMEA for short) in 2006. I wanted to ensure that Central Marylanders with eye and vision problems had a true eyecare home: a warm and welcoming place where they’d be certain of receiving the best care, from doctors who care.

CMEA is that place. We care, you’ll see!

Schedule Appointment

With two offices, we care about your convenience, too.

Whether you live in Montgomery or Frederick Counties, your CMEA eyecare home is nearby. Both offices are easy to access off I-270.

We look forward to becoming your family’s trusted eyecare home.

Learn More About Us

Latest News

Stay up-to-date with our practice, procedures, and announcements.

Congratulations Dr. Gross for being named in the 2021 Washingtonian Magazine’s Top Doctors

Nov 6, 2021

Congratulations to Dr. Gross for being named in the 2021 Washingtonian Magazine’s Top Doctors. You can learn more at Washingtonian.com.

Congratulations to CMEA’s Amanda Confreda!

Aug 28, 2021

We would like to congratulate Amanda Confreda for passing her exams and becoming a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA).

Bethesda Magazine selects Dr. Holly Gross as Top Doctor

Jul 31, 2021

Congratulations to Dr. Holly Gross for being selected as a Top Doctor in the July/August issue of Bethesda Magazine. To learn more, please visit Bethesda Magazine.

Patient Reviews

I love Dr. Gross. She do care for her patient. She explain very thorough about any concerns that bothers me. She listened and answered whatever questions I have. Her staff are very nice.

Fancy R.

08:41 01 Dec 21

Been coming to this practice for numerous years always had great care and will continue.

Kim S.

21:56 30 Nov 21

Professional and courteous. Dr. Chen was excellent!

Wayne B.

21:46 30 Nov 21

I enjoy my appointments with Dr. Gross. She is through and kind. Her staff is very nice and caring. My favorite person there is Randi. She is so sweet and personable (they all are) and I love to chat with her. I feel Dr. Gross takes great care of me. Her office is convenient getting in and out. All around great experience. I have been seen at the Frederick office for many years.

Cristi H.

22:31 23 Nov 21

Overall this practice offered a very highly professional and courteous service during my visit. Dr. Gross and her entire staff are highly trained professionals providing prompt, timely and caring service.

Essri V.

18:51 20 Nov 21

As usual, from the moment I walked in the door to the moment I left, my experience at Central Eye in Frederick was a five star. The front desk staff and Robin the assistant were professional, courteous and easy to deal with. Dr. Nicholas spent time beyond the exam asking questions and listening to all my concerns. She was thorough, professional and caring. Overall, a great experience. I have and will continue to recommend this office in the future.

Deborah M.

19:43 16 Nov 21

Always great care.

Robert Watters J.

15:44 12 Nov 21

Dr. Holly Gross and her staff consistantly provide excellent care.

Rose W.

23:55 03 Nov 21

Excellent care and understanding!

Russ M.

20:20 28 Oct 21

Staff was cordial. Every one was professional.

Tanzeem A.

14:51 27 Oct 21

First time visiting and it was a great experience. Minimal wait time and the technician, Ashley (can't remember her name), was exceptional. She was friendly and very thorough. Then enters Dr. Chen who was equally welcoming, thorough and emphatic. Shared all the required information and addressed all my questions. I will be returning for a surgical consult.

Karla C.

02:41 14 Oct 21

Been coming here for about nine years now for treatment and monitoring of mild glaucoma, and (most recent update) cataract surgery today. My treatments, eye drops, have evidently been successful, as my tests usually indicate glaucoma improvement or at least holding steady.I developed normal age-related cataracts in one eye especially; Dr Nicholas performed cataract surgery today; I am still in the awkward recovery and healing period for a few days (I will update later), but there is a remarkable improvement in vision in the post-operative eye. Dr Nicholas will do my second eye in two weeks. I trust this practice.

Guinness T H.

20:46 06 Oct 21

I continue to be impressed with Dr. Gross and her staff. The office is run very efficiently. I am confident in the high quality care I received.

Laurie Alban H.

21:30 30 Sep 21

They are wonderful

Karey H.

15:50 30 Sep 21

Very caring and on time.

Lenny A.

14:22 29 Sep 21

Very nice people

allen J.

22:13 28 Sep 21

Everyone was very professional, helpful and friendly! I couldn't find a complaint if I tried!

George N.

21:40 21 Sep 21

My cataract surgeries have been quick and painless. Dr Nicholas personally called after each of my surgeries to check in on my progress and to see if I had additional questions or concerns. The entire staff at Central Maryland Eye Associates has my utmost respect for the polite and professional services that they provide!

Bernie P.

22:35 20 Sep 21

My visit with Dr Chen was awesome 👌🏽 he made you feel very comfortable and answered all my questions needed to know. I definitely will refer him to anyone needed to see a eye doctor!!

Gail A.

20:56 15 Sep 21

I thought the doctor and the staff were very friendly and answered all my questions excellent service

Howard S.

15:03 15 Sep 21

The staff is friendly and professional as always. Dr. Gross listens to what you say and never rushes you out. Exams are always thorough and any questions you have are thoroughly answered.

Dan A.

00:53 09 Sep 21

I was seen promptly by Dr. G., after being tested by her assistant. All staff were polite, friendly, and masked. The waiting room had no one else in it; chairs were properly distanced , in the event of having more than 1 visit. I felt comfortable and safe at all times. Chairs were sanitized after use. Dr. G. Was very professional in her examination, and asked some appropriate medical questions about my over all health. Overall, the experience was very non-stressful; I was treated respectfully at all times. I will definitely continue my annual appointments there.

Carrie G.

20:36 08 Sep 21

Communication with the techs and the doctor was excellent 👍. The doctor was Dr. Nicholas, don't know the names of the techs.Front desk was excellent as well.

Charles J. B.

19:46 08 Sep 21

I found that everyone of the staff members I dealt w/ today we’re very polite & professional. I very much like Dr Gross & her taking the time to explain things to me that other eye Drs have mentioned to me but never took the time to explain to me. Dr. Gross has already gotten me beyond serious anxiety I have about having cataract surgery.

Susan P.

19:11 30 Aug 21

I was fearful before I went because I hadn't seen an eye doctor for a year and a half and I was sure the results would be discouraging. But I was treated very well by the technicians and by Dr. Nicholas and left feeling very good and the results hadn't changed much in 1 1/2 years. I came home very pleased and had been treated very kindly and respectfully. Thank you !!

Dorothy W.

00:50 26 Aug 21

Excellent service, recommend highly

Philip D.

16:23 25 Aug 21

Dr Holly Gross is fantastic. Great advise and care. She gave me such peace of mind with my diagnosis. Go Blue!!!

Karen K.

23:16 20 Aug 21

Always a great experience from the reception to Robin running the tests to Dr. Gross.They are all friendly and efficient in what they do. 5 STARS

KEITH F.

18:09 19 Aug 21

Dr. Gross is an outstanding doctor. I have had a lot of problems with my eyes. She checked them thoroughly and explained her conclusions on the problems. She then gave me a detailed plan to improve things. I felt very happy with the results of this visit. I highly recommend this practice. There are other very good doctors and technicians in this practice.

Martha N.

22:46 16 Aug 21

The staff members are polite, friendly and efficient.Dr. Gross exudes confidence and makes me feel that I am getting the best care available.

Gene D.

16:30 12 Aug 21

I was impressed with the facility, reception, and Dr.Chen.

Holly J.

23:45 09 Aug 21

Dr. Gross takes time to answer questions. She is caring and interested in her patients.

Margo S.

01:42 06 Aug 21

I had the laser cataract eye surgery. I must say the whole process has been amazing! The doctors and support staff have been very friendly and professional. The surgery itself was quick and easy. I can’t say enough how happy I have been with the whole process!

Nancy K.

19:29 03 Aug 21

Moved to the area from out of state and am very happy with the service and care. Both the assistants and Dr. Nicholas a pleasure and I feel I am in great hands! highly recommend.

Stacey V.

20:17 02 Aug 21

Love the way they explained with detailed my cataract surgery! Dr. Amy Nicholas and Debbie are the best!!!!

Karen Nieles (.

23:35 30 Jul 21

Friendly professional staff. Dr. Chen took time to go over my best options in glasses

Keith C.

20:30 30 Jul 21

Excellent staff, doctors and techs. Highly recommend. Very thorough in all aspects of eye exams and eye care. I’ve seen all three doctors for different eye problems. They are superior to anywhere I have ever gone.

Beewieder

20:02 27 Jul 21

Everyone made me feel comfortable and relaxed.

Royle K.

21:32 22 Jul 21

Lovely staff, great doctor!

Donna W.

22:29 21 Jul 21

Central Maryland Eye Association made me feel comfortable from the moment I entered the office. Each member of the staff was professional, extremely careful when administrating an exam. The precautions each staff member used for disinfecting any and all areas I entered was excellent. Excellent from beginning to end.

Joanne L.

22:53 16 Jul 21

My visit was just great.The staff was very welcoming. Dr. Nicholas was very thorough in her examination and made me feel very comfortable.

Mable M.

17:59 15 Jul 21

Staff is courteous. Wait was very brief! Service providers are outstanding!

Suzanne R.

00:14 15 Jul 21

Prompt, Efficient, Knowledgeable, and most of all Friendly and Professional to boot!! This is the place to go for Eye care!!

Lauretta W.

16:57 24 Jun 21

I've been going to this medical I center for quite a while. All members of the staff are very professional. I was recommend to them by my optical doctor, Dr. Rubin and I have not regretted a day of it. My wife who is also a patient there of Dr. Gross gave her very high recommendation. My physician Dr. Nelson makes you feel quite at home. That's how all doctors should be.

Paul G.

02:13 24 Jun 21

What a pleasure to deal with this practice . From the arrival to departure all employees treat you with respect and dignity. Safety protocols are being followed as described by the CDC .

WINDRIC H.

20:24 21 Jun 21

Great doctors, great staff! Thorough, knowledgeable and kind. Fun too!

Sherri B.

22:23 18 Jun 21

Staff is all helpful and friendly and we were impressed with how well they take seriously their cleaning and precautions, regarding Covid-19. Dr Noontheti is very personable and professional. Highly recommend!

Richard M.

17:34 04 Jun 21

Everyone was very nice and made me feel comfortable

june G.

19:02 03 Jun 21

Dr. Holly Gross is wonderful! I have a really challenging left eye and Dr. Gross went above and beyond to make sure she got the prescription correct. I'm a long time patient and very happy with Central Maryland Eye Associates.

Betsy H.

16:50 27 May 21

Nice location and caring staffs. My attending doctor took time to explain and review the factors influencing my eyesight change. Really appreciate the whole team and the caring atmosphere.

In-May L.

22:08 20 May 21

Efficient and pleasant experience.

Mr. J.

19:43 20 May 21

Great staff, love Dr. Gross.

Chris L.

00:30 20 May 21

Dr. Chen is very good. He took time to explain options in depth. Also, I like that this practice offers optometrist and ophthalmologists. I also saw Dr. Gross for flashes in my eye. She too explained in depth what was going on, and in my case, was not an emergency situation.

Brenda A.

17:32 18 May 21

My appointment at CMEA on May 17th was professional, pleasant and everyMember of the staff was friendly as can be.Dr. Gross is outstanding.I look forward to my next appointment in 6 months.

IRA B.

23:28 17 May 21

Everybody was great. They told me step by step what was going on and what to expect!

Dorinda B.

20:58 17 May 21

everything on time. very professional. confidence built! Ready to go to optician for changes in prescription. Got what I needed!

Ken H.

10:03 15 May 21

‹

›