Andy Cheng, OD

Chief, Pediatric Optometrist, Kids Eye Care of Maryland

Dr. Cheng is our Chief of Pediatric Optometry. Dr. Cheng completed his specialty training in Pediatric Optometry from SUNY College of Optometry after graduating from Southern California College of Optometry. Dr. Cheng originally is from Salisbury, MD and graduated with honors from the University of Maryland College Park with a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology.

Dr. Cheng joined the faculty as an attending optometrist at Woodhull Medical Center, affiliated with NYU Langone Medical Center, where he trained and supervised students and residents in the pediatric eye clinic.

Dr. Cheng’s clinical focus is on the diagnosis and management of strabismus (eye misalignment), the prevention and management of amblyopia (lazy eye), myopia (near-sighted) control, and ocular manifestations of systemic disorders.

Dr. Cheng is among the leading experts in developing treatment with MiSight® 1 day soft contact lenses. MiSight® 1 day soft contact lenses are specifically designed for myopia control and are FDA approved to slow the progression of myopia in children.

In his free time, Dr. Cheng lives in Rockville with his wife and son. Dr Cheng is conversational Mandarin Chinese and speaks some basic Spanish.

In his free time, Dr. Cheng loves traveling with his wife and son. He also enjoys playing basketball, exploring new hiking/biking trails, and cooking.

Dr Cheng is fluent in conversational Mandarin Chinese