Cataract Surgery

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

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

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

With June being Cataract Awareness Month, Dr. Paul C. Kang of Eye Doctors of Washington was recently interviewed on the prevalent condition for “Good Morning Washington”. Washington, DC–In honor of Cataract Awareness Month, Dr. Paul C. Kang, an ophthalmologist in Washington, DC, was recently interviewed on the ABC 7 news program “Good Morning Washington” to… Read More

Having such an extensive background in cataract surgery, Dr. Paul C. Kang was recently interviewed on the ABC 7 news program “Good Morning Washington” for Cataract Awareness Month in June. During the segment, our experienced ophthalmologist educated viewers on the condition with details about what it is, who is susceptible, and how it can progress…. Read More

By now you’ve probably heard of all-laser LASIK which dramatically improved the precision and safety we could offer our patients who wanted vision correct surgery. But have you heard about bladeless cataract surgery? The exciting all-laser technology used to correct the vision of our LASIK patients is now being used to increase the precision and… Read More

The same innovation used for all-laser LASIK is now revolutionizing cataract surgery Drs. Thomas E. Clinch, MD and Paul C. Kang, MD are the first eye surgeons in Washington, DC to perform cataract surgery with Alcon’s LenSx®, a bladeless, computer-controlled laser that ensures the highest-precision surgical incisions. The laser was launched this week at Palisades… 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

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