Patients are often surprised during their LASIK and PRK consultations by the following tidbits: 1. TWO lasers are usually used to perform LASIK. The first is the Intralase that is used to create the corneal flap. The second is the CustomVUE laser that corrects the unique imperfections of an individual’s eyes. 2. LASIK and PRK… Read More

Researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) have suggested that individuals who struggle with math, handwriting, and motor skills may have eye cells that don’t work properly. The magno cells of the eye “respond to rapid movements, transmitting signals from the eye to the brain.” If there is a problem with the… Read More

Did you know that non-ocular diseases can be detected in an eye exam? Brian tumors, diabetes, cancer, cadiovascular disease, and multiple sclerosis can all be discovered in a routine eye exam. Other conditions noted may be high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and numerous metabolic disorders such as Wilson’s Disease and Fabry’s Disease. Brain tumors may… Read More

While most of us wear sunglasses to make it more comfortable for us when we’re outside, we should all be wearing sunglasses to protect our eyes from the sun’s harmful rays. Extended exposure to the sun’s UV rays can cause the development of cataracts, increase your risk of macular degeneration, cause benign growth on your… Read More

“When I was having a lot of problems with my eyesight, my optometrist whom I really respect, Dr. Barry Ephraim, referred me to Dr. Clinch with Eye Doctors of Washington. I was very impressed with Dr. Clinch and all of the staff there. They were professional, friendly, and very knowledgeable. They were also punctual about… Read More

“As a former science and technology intelligence officer needing cataract surgery, I thoroughly researched specialists and interviewed a variety of patients to assess outcomes – short and long term – before entrusting my eyes to a surgeon. A few of the exalted names showed misplaced praise for political or tutorial skills (i.e. ‘Chief of Department,’… Read More

Here is a recent testimonial from Dawn, a patient of EDOW: “Dr. Clinch (pictured) corrected my vision to 20/15 for distance and reading via mono-vision LASIK and I love it! After meeting with 2 other predominant Washington Metro Area LASIK surgeons, I was torn on whether to correct both eyes to 20/20 or go with… Read More

We recently received the loveliest testimonial from our patient, Neil: “I’ve been a patient of Dr. Clinch for over a year.  Though my prescription was relatively slight, I had grown tired of needing glasses for anything farther away than a book or computer monitor, and decided to start looking into LASIK.  I know many people who have had the… Read More

Fun Facts About Eyes: The eye of a human can distinguish 500 shades of the gray. The cornea is the only living tissue in the human body that does not contain any blood vessels. Sailors once thought that wearing a gold earring would improve their eyesight. People generally read 25% slower from a computer screen… Read More

Did you know that cataract surgery is right up there with LASIK when it comes to giving you freedom from glasses? The quality of the lenses today have far surpassed those that were available to your parents when they had cataract surgery. With the availability of multifocal lenses like the ReSTOR and ReZoom lenses, some… Read More