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Eye Doctors of Washington, DC (EDOW) is announcing a new location in Tysons Corner. March 2011 will mark the grand opening of the state-of-the-art facility the doctors of EDOW say will be dedicated to providing the same consistent, high quality eye care procedures, including LASIK in Northern Virginia. For more than 40 years, Eye Doctors… Read More

Someone recently asked me, “Why do tears come out of our eyes when we’re sad?” It was such a simple question that I’d never really thought about. We cry because we’re sad, but why is it that we cry when we’re sad and not, say, hiccup? Human eyes have 3 different types of tears: basal… Read More

If you have been told that you can’t have LASIK because you are too nearsighted or your cornea is too thin, you may be in luck. The surgeons at Eye Doctors of Washington are experts in implanting lenses in the eye that can correct nearsightedness up to a -20.0 D! More specifically, the implantable lens… Read More

We all get styes from time to time, but what causes them? How can we get them to go away quickly? A stye is like a pimple at the base of the eyelashes. In the world of ophthalmology, a stye is known as a hordeolum. It’s a bacterial infection of a sebaceous gland that causes… Read More

When someone wants to enhance their vision, they may try contact lenses or seek out LASIK eye surgery. But what if they want to change the color of their eyes? People have long been fascinated with eye color; after all, eyes come in a wide range of shades. Exactly what color are your eyes? Hazel-ish?… Read More

Ever noticed how some people sneeze every time they walk outside? I notice it in kids with sensitive eyes all the time. A sneeze is usually caused by irritation in the nose from dust, pollen, or some other irritant. This irritation is sensed by the trigeminal nerve in the brain. The trigeminal nerve is located… Read More

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