March is National Workplace Eye Wellness month, which is a great reminder that your eyesight is something you should never take for granted. The best way to take care of your eyes is by being proactive because if you wait until you find a problem it is often too late. Listed below are five ways… Read More
There is certainly more to a person than their looks, but we know that appearance does play an important role in people’s lives. Working on your appearance and putting yourself together can have a beneficial impact on your career, relationships, self-confidence, and mental health. Ophthalmic plastics can help tremendously improve your confidence and how comfortably… Read More
Glaucoma and cataracts are the two eye diseases most commonly associated with aging. While we tend to look at these conditions with dread, treatment for both is straightforward and it can even be easy if detected early. Cataracts are the result of a build up of protein in the eye, causing cloudy vision. Eye surgery… Read More
Much ink is spilled over cataracts and glaucoma, both of which are important topics, but not enough attention is paid to retinal detachments. Retinal detachments are medical emergencies that can result in permanent blindness, and dilation tests are the best tool for detecting this serious problem. A Retinal Detachment Involves the Separation of the Retina… Read More
It’s easy to lump ophthalmic plastic surgery, also known as oculoplastic surgery, into a group with purely cosmetic procedures. While ophthalmic plastic surgery is performed for cosmetic reasons, it can also be used to address a number of health concerns and improve a person’s quality of life. Ophthalmic plastic surgery refers to procedures involving the… Read More
Computers have revolutionized how we do things in our daily lives. In today’s world we use computers for almost everything—we use them to do our jobs, communicate, navigate, invest, manage, etc… It is now hard to imagine how we could get by without computers because of the many amazing things they allow us to do,… Read More
Digital eye strain is a rapidly growing issue in today’s computer reliant world. If you work in an office, chances are you will be spending quite some time in front of a computer screen which can cause your eyes to strain. In fact, 70 percent of Americans who work with computers on a daily basis… Read More
Aging is an inescapable reality for us adults. Age affects us all, and it affects every part of our bodies as well—this includes your eyes. It is easy for us to forget that our eyes are affected by age just like our skin and our hair. As we get older our eyes became more susceptible… Read More
Think back to the moment when your eye doctor first told you that your vision was not 20/20 and you needed glasses. For most people, this moment was not a happy moment, but a moment of panic. For years’ glasses have carried with them an unfortunate social stigma—phrases like “four eyes” come to mind. If… Read More
We don’t think it too early to start planning ahead for future summer travel. Traveling with corrective lenses like eyeglasses or contacts can be a real pain! You always have to pack an extra pair, just in case something happens to your current pair, and you are always concerned about losing them—after all, your travel… Read More
If you are seeking a Washington DC LASIK eye surgery specialist you have come to the right place. Washington Eye Physicians & Surgeons has locations in Chevy Chase and Silver Spring. Our LASIK surgeons are dedicated to creating the best possible LASIK eye surgery outcomes.
Eyelid Surgery can reduce the aging, tired, or sad look caused by drooping eyelids. The Oculoplastic Surgeons also perform reconstructive surgery of the eye socket and orbital fractures of the facial bones, including eye prostheses, tearing problems, lid twitches, and blepharospasm.
If you are seeking reduced dependence on eye glasses after cataract surgery in Washington DC, take a moment to explore advanced technology lenses such as Crystalens®, Acrysof® Restor, multifocal Tecnis® and Toric lenses for astigmatism correction.
