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At Eye Doctors of Washington, we believe everyone deserves to have clear vision. From common refractive errors to conditions like glaucoma and cataracts, our experienced professionals are committed to helping people improve their eyesight through state-of-the-art solutions. As part of this mission, we are excited to announce that EDOW will be launching a fundraiser as… Read More

Chronic seasonal allergies can cause a variety of uncomfortable symptoms, including red, itchy, and watery eyes. At Eye Doctors of Washington, our team offers testing so you can determine the exact cause of your allergies – and find the proper treatment plan. In addition to seasonal allergies, other irritants such as pet dander or mold… Read More

Dr. Hylton Mayer of Eye Doctors of Washington was the first glaucoma specialist in the DC metro area to perform the CyPass implant procedure for patients with cataracts. Eye Doctors of Washington glaucoma specialist Dr. Hylton Mayer recently performed the first CyPass® glaucoma implant placement for glaucoma patients with cataracts in the DC metro area…. Read More

Cataracts can be effectively treated by replacing the compromised natural lens with an intraocular lens (IOL). IOLs not only eliminate cataracts but can also simultaneously correct refractive errors including nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism. After cataract surgery, patients can see more clearly and with an improved ability to focus on objects both near and far. Our… Read More

Our team at Eye Doctors of Washington has the privilege of treating people from all walks of life. Most recently, this included performing LASIK surgery on two sports professionals on the DC United soccer club. Patrick Nyarko and Marcelo Sarvas are both midfielders on the team and had been dealing with poor vision over the… Read More

The lens of the eye permits light to pass through to the retina, allowing us to see and focus. Consisting of mostly protein and water, the lenses can become clouded as we age due to clumping proteins called cataracts. Over time, cataracts can grow larger and significantly impair our vision. While there is no one… Read More

As cataracts develop, vision becomes cloudy, hazy, or blurry. Made up of small clumps of protein on the eye’s lens, cataracts typically become worse when not promptly treated. Even if you cannot see a cataract on the lens of your eye, your vision may still be impaired. Some of the most common cataract symptoms include:… Read More

Glasses are never exactly convenient, but winter weather has its own special brand of glasses hassles. If you’ve lived through a D.C. area winter while wearing glasses, then you understand the struggle. Your Glasses Fog When You Go Inside You make plans to meet friends for dinner. You arrive at the restaurant, step inside from… Read More

Although there is no official age limit for undergoing different refractive eye surgeries, certain procedures tend to be more beneficial for aging eyes. To determine your candidacy for each procedure, your surgeon will look at the health of your eyes, the stability of your vision, and the thickness or shape of your cornea. For those… Read More

LASIK is the most popular form of vision correction surgery, and can significantly reduce refractive errors by reshaping the cornea with a laser. However, PRK (photo refractive keratectomy) was actually the first method of laser eye surgery, and still provides some distinctive advantages depending upon the patient. Though both LASIK and PRK use a laser… Read More