LASIK

Our LASIK surgeons have been offering laser vision correction for more than 10 years and have performed over 50,000 surgeries at Eye Doctors of Washington. Seeing the life-changing effects that LASIK has on patients, our team is passionate about providing a comprehensive overview of the procedure to ensure patients are fully informed. From the benefits… Read More

At Eye Doctors of Washington, our ophthalmologists have extensive experience in performing laser vision correction. The highly popular LASIK procedure can provide exceptional results for patients suffering from refractive errors, such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. While the solution is not right for everyone, our doctors are committed to helping you find the right vision… Read More

YOUR LASIK PRIDE! And earn a few bucks too! Eye Doctors of Washington wants to pay you $50 to post our sign in your yard for one month advertising that you had your LASIK procedure at our facility. Let your neighbors know you are no longer dependent on glasses or contacts and can now see… Read More

As the saying goes…”It’s not the heat, its the humidity”.  If you have lived in the DC metro area for at least one summer I will bet  that saying rings true.    If you are gearing up for your first June, July, and August in Our Nation’s Capitol, you better just set your A/C at… Read More

The Eye Doctors of Washington (EDOW) is announcing the successful completion of their 30,000th LASIK eye surgery procedure, which was performed at their new Tyson’s Corner location in Northern Virginia. With more than 40 years of vision correction and ophthalmology services in the area, the eye care specialists at EDOW says they are proud to… 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

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

While the change in cabin pressure may cause your ears to pop, it will not harm your LASIK surgery, even if you’ve had surgery that very morning. The bigger cause for concern when flying is the dry air. After LASIK, your eyes may be dry and irritated, and dry eyes are more susceptible to infection…. Read More

…and it’s pretty disheartening, I know. But, fear not! You may still have vision correction options available to you. If you were told you can’t have LASIK, your doctor may have mentioned that you should consider PRK. PRK, or photo refractive keratectomy, is LASIK’s ancestor that is still widely performed today. The outcomes of LASIK… Read More