The cornea—the clear, dome-shaped surface at the front of your eye—is essential for sharp, comfortable vision. When this delicate tissue becomes scarred, swollen, or too thin, even the best glasses or contact lenses can’t restore clarity. Modern corneal transplantation offers a highly successful way to replace damaged tissue, restore sight, and dramatically improve quality of life.  Corneal transplantation is… Read More

Changes in your vision can sneak up on you as you get older, often becoming noticeable around your 40s. At Eye Doctors of Washington, serving patients in Washington D.C., Chevy Chase, and Tysons Corner, we specialize in helping you navigate these changes with expert eye care you can trust. Common Vision Changes After 40 It’s normal to notice shifts… Read More

What Is Ocular Facial Plastic Surgery? Ocular Facial Plastic Surgery focuses on cosmetic, corrective, and reconstructive procedures for the eyelids and surrounding facial structures. This specialized field addresses the tissues around the eye, including the eyelids, tear ducts, and orbital area, blending artistry with medical expertise to enhance both function and aesthetics. Common Ocular Facial… Read More

An Evolution of Visual Freedom Refractive eye surgery is used to improve the eye’s refractive state and decrease or eliminate dependency on glasses or contact lenses. This can include various methods of surgical remodeling of the cornea (such as LASIK and PRK) or lens replacement (such as cataract surgery and clear lens exchange).  Now is… Read More

Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, or micro-invasive glaucoma surgery, is commonly called MIGS, and it is an advanced approach to glaucoma treatment. Glaucoma is an eye disease that causes damage to the optic nerve, often as a result of high pressure within the eye. There is no cure for glaucoma, but MIGS procedures can lower eye… Read More

Glaucoma is a common eye condition that causes damage to the optic nerve and requires treatment in order to prevent permanent vision loss. While there is no cure for glaucoma, there are several options to manage the disease. Laser treatments can be an effective tool to manage the effects of glaucoma, and they may help… Read More

What is the trabeculectomy procedure? Trabeculectomy surgery is when a new drainage site is created to help filter the fluid inside the eye. The new drainage site allows for fluid to flow into a space under the clear tissue or conjunctivae of the eye forming a small blister or bleb. Inside a healthy eye, there… Read More

Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) – An Alternative to Laser Vision Correction Refractive lens exchange, or RLE, is a way to reduce your dependence on corrective eyewear by replacing the eye’s natural lens with an artificial lens. RLE treatments can be helpful for patients who may not candidates for LASIK or other laser vision correction procedures…. Read More

For patients who may not be candidates for all-laser LASIK, our eye surgeons offer PRK (photorefractive keractectomy) refractive surgery as an alternative. PRK is a procedure that was the predecessor to LASIK surgery and can still offer excellent vision correction for the right patient. Just like LASIK, PRK uses advanced excimer laser to reshape the… Read More