Dr. G. Vike Vicente just returned from his 3rd medical mission trip to Cumayagua, Honduras. He was able to perform 37 surgeries during the 4.5 day visit. This year he wasn’t alone! EDOW’s Office Manager, Shereece Millett, was able to make her first trip to Honduras! She helped screen 2,500 patients for glasses. One of… Read More

To celebrate performing over 50,000 LASIK procedures, Eye Doctors of Washington recently hosted a giveaway for a one-week trip for two to Puerto Rico. The participants were automatically entered when they underwent LASIK surgery between June 1st and August 31st. Past patients were also eligible to enter if they referred a friend to EDOW who… Read More

Two of the most common forms of visual impairment are nearsightedness (myopia) and farsightedness (hyperopia). These refractive errors, along with astigmatism, can make objects appear blurry, either close-up or far away, due to your eyes’ inability to focus light correctly. As a result, you may find yourself straining your eyes and even getting headaches. These… 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

In this day and age, we are surrounded by screens – from laptops to tablets to phones, we are constantly using digital technology. Unfortunately, this prolonged viewing can require our eyes to work harder, which can take a toll on our vision. If you frequently look at computer screens for an extended period of time,… 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

Astigmatism is a common refractive error that affects vision close-up as well as far away. It results from an irregularly shaped cornea or inner eye lens that prevents your eye from being able to properly focus light on the retina, which can ultimately lead to blurred vision. Most people have astigmatism to a certain degree,… 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

A major concern for those undergoing laser cataract surgery is what the recovery period will be like following their procedure. While the healing process varies according to each person, recovery is usually quick. The advanced nature of this procedure, which utilizes the LenSx® femtosecond laser, requires less energy to remove the cataract which can reduce… Read More

At Eye Doctors of Washington, we are proud to offer the revolutionary all-laser cataract surgery, utilizing the LenSx® femtosecond laser. With this advanced technology, the removal of cataracts is a predictable, streamlined process. The computer-guided laser system allows our surgeons to have the utmost control during the procedure to offer patients excellent surgical results. Laser… Read More