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Are There Any Side Effects to Cataract Surgery?
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
LASIK Changes the Game for DC United Soccer Players
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
What Causes Cataracts?
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
Do I Have Cataracts?
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
10 Things Only People Who Wear Glasses In The Winter In DC Will Understand
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
Refractive Surgery Options in Your 50s and 60s
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
Which is right for me: LASIK or PRK (ASA)?
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
Can LASIK Change My Eye Color?
In our culture, eye color is one of many attributes that contributes to a person’s perceived overall attractiveness. Blue eyes, specifically, tend to be a coveted trait. Those who are born with a different eye color than they desire have resorted to colored contacts for decades, and until recently, this was the only option to… Read More
Washington, DC Ophthalmologists Offer Revolutionary Keratoconus Treatment
Patients at Eye Doctors of Washington can now opt for Corneal Collagen Crosslinking with Riboflavin (CXL) to help control their keratoconus and prevent further damage. Washington, DC — The team at Eye Doctors of Washington (EDOW) is dedicated to staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in eye care. As part of their comprehensive array of… Read More
Hudson and Emily get LASIK!
Watch Hudson and Emily’s journey to better vision as they experience custom All-Laser LASIK at the Eye Doctors of Washington.