Looking at antiquated LASIK technology is a bit like looking at other old outdated technologies – while they were once the standard, they are now relics of the past that most people have moved on from. Eye Doctors of Washington has always been on the cutting edge of technology and uses the most advanced laser… Read More

As part of our mission to provide state-of-the-art eye care solutions, Eye Doctors of Washington has begun offering the TECNIS® Symfony IOL, manufactured by Abbott Medical Optics Inc. Recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), this intraocular lens can provide an extended range of vision for those suffering from presbyopia. During refractive cataract… Read More

Welcome Dr. Deepika Shah to Eye Doctors of Washington! Read Dr. Shah’s full bio here.

Blinking and moving during LASIK eye surgery is very rarely a problem. Although this is a common concern for patients, the reality is the advanced capability of our LASIK process is designed to limit (and also account for) potential movement. Numbing drops are applied before the surgery to make the process more comfortable and lower… Read More

Many people wonder if they can be put to sleep during LASIK eye surgery, due to anxiety about the procedure. What these individuals don’t realize, however, is the entire procedure typically takes no longer than 10 minutes for each eye. The laser will only be in use for less than one minute on each side… Read More

Dr. Fischer will be out of the office from June 6-17 for military service.

LASIK is not recommended for women when they’re pregnant. While the procedure may not harm the baby, hormonal changes can cause a slight shift in eyesight prescription and can also affect the healing process. Though any changes in sight are typically a temporary problem, our doctors recommend waiting until after breastfeeding to undergo LASIK eye… Read More

Eye Doctors of Washington reveal an innovative new vision correction technique that offers improved outcomes and uses the most advanced laser platform currently available in the United States; EDOW surgeon Dr. Thomas E. Clinch was the first surgeon in the DC region to utilize this technology. Washington, DC — According to the surgeons at Eye… Read More

Although moms are the masters of stress management and multitasking, it doesn’t mean that we can’t find ourselves precariously close to meltdowns, especially when we are dealing with the unpredictability of having young children. So, why struggle with glasses and contacts while trying to balance all of the responsibilities of being a good mom? You… Read More

At Eye Doctors of Washington, one of our favorite aspects of providing state-of-the-art vision solutions is seeing our patients’ life-changing results. For one patient in particular, this meant new hope for seeing the world around her, thanks to the dramatic outcome following cataract surgery. For this patient, poor vision ran in her family. She started… Read More