A recent front-page article in the Bethesda Gazette profiled the story of a young Washington-area boy’s experience with lazy eye syndrome. In the article, the newspaper talked with the eye doctor who helped him improve his vision: our own EDOW ophthalmologist G. Vike Vicente, MD. Click on the link below to read the inspiring story… Read More

As noted in our recent blog post, our team of eye doctors is now certified by TearLab™ Corporation as an Accredited Dry Eye Center. This means we are dedicated to providing superior diagnosis and treatment of dry eye syndrome, while utilizing the latest techniques and treatment options available. The TearLab™ Osmolarity System is an effective… Read More

Around 25 million people in the U.S. suffer from Dry Eye Syndrome. The condition can be caused by many different factors, including environmental conditions, genetics, aging, and other medical problems. In fact, the disease is one of the most common reasons people visit their eye care professional. Symptoms of dry eye tend to be discomfort… Read More

While many people opt for medications to diminish their allergy symptoms, our eye doctors in Washington DC encourage individuals to schedule a simple allergy test for a more effective treatment. As mentioned in our previous blog post “Allergy Testing Now Offered at EDOW,” undergoing a test can help us determine the cause of the allergic… Read More

We are pleased to announce the addition of allergy testing at Eye Doctors of Washington. With so many people suffering from chronic allergies, often affecting the eyes, our team has recognized the need for diagnosing the cause. By testing people for various allergens, such as pet dander, pollen, and mold, a proper treatment plan can… Read More

For two generations, Eye Doctors of Washington (EDOW) has had the privilege of serving the Washington community with the most state of the art technology and highest level of clinical care. EDOW is proud to announce that Drs. Clinch, Kang, Mayer, and Vicente have all been selected as Washingtonian Top Doctors. They were also chosen… Read More

As mentioned in our blog post “New Doctors Add Unique Set of Skills,” Dr. Ashley Wong has joined the Eye Doctors of Washington and brings with her a wealth of knowledge and expertise. She originally worked with Eye Doctors of Washington during one of her optometric training externships and we are thrilled to have her… Read More

The Eye Doctors of Washington are excited to announce the addition of the iStent® Trabecular Micro-Bypass to our practice. It is the smallest medical device ever approved by the FDA and is designed to treat mild-to-moderate open-angle glaucoma during cataract surgery procedures. Dr. Hylton Mayer utilizes the new implant technology to relieve pressure in the… Read More

Our very own Dr. Thomas E. Clinch was recently featured in an article by Sandra G. Boodman of The Washington Post for discovering the solution to Fox News reporter Shannon Bream’s medical nightmare. The article describes how, over an 18-month period, the 39-year old reporter endured extreme eye pain, finally finding relief upon meeting our… Read More