I would recommend LASIK or PRK to others because I think it's a pretty life-changing experience. I would definitely recommend Eye Doctors of Washington to anyone because of the way I've been treated here. The Leading Providers of Eye Surgery and LASIK to the Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, Tysons Corner, and Maryland Areas.
With so much history and beauty in the DC area, you deserve high-performance vision. Our physicians understand how important your eyesight is and are committed to providing safe and effective eye care. We believe today more than ever; it isn't speaking the words, but starts with a culture of service and listening.
With so much history and beauty in the DC area, you deserve high-performance vision. Our physicians understand how important your eyesight is and are committed to providing safe and effective eye care. We believe today more than ever; it isn't speaking the words, but starts with a culture of service and listening.
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At Eye Doctors of Washington, our focus is on you. Our doctors offer laser vision correction, cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, and more. For over 50 years, we have provided the DC metropolitan area with state-of-the-art eye care.
Founded by a group of professors from the Center for Sight at Georgetown University, our practice has always focused on the core values of academically oriented care, keeping abreast of the latest advancements in the field of ophthalmology, and providing an efficient yet comfortable environment for our patients.
Founded by a group of professors from the Center for Sight at Georgetown University, our practice has always focused on the core values of academically oriented care, keeping abreast of the latest advancements in the field of ophthalmology, and providing an efficient yet comfortable environment for our patients.
At Eye Doctors of Washington (EDOW) we are dedicated to caring for the vision and eye health of patients in Washington D.C., Northern Virginia, and Maryland. We recognize the complexities of choosing eyeglasses or contact lenses, and the specialists in our optical shop offer step-by-step guidance and personalized solutions to address a wide range of vision correction needs.
At Eye Doctors of Washington, we provide comprehensive eye care services and utilize the latest technology to achieve the best possible results for our patients. Our ophthalmologists and optometrists have been providing top-quality care for the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia area for more than 40 years.
Dr. Fischer graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute with a Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry. She received her medical degree from George Washington University Medical School. She spent her internship at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and completed her ophthalmology residency at the Brooke Army Medical Center.
Paul C Kang, MD is nationally regarded as a leading cataract and refractive surgeon. Dr. Kang is board certified and has practiced at Eye Doctors of Washington for more than 15 years, actively incorporating the most advanced surgical techniques and technology to the DMV area. He specializes in LASIK vision correction surgery, cataract surgery, and treatment of corneal conditions.
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Charles Olwell
Jan 05, 2022
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Pathanjali Sharma
Jan 05, 2022
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Tt Washington
Jan 05, 2022
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Dorothy K.
Jan 05, 2022
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Still trying to get an appointment weeks later. Why no appointment? Because they don't answer the phone, don't return my calls nor respond to electronic requests for appointments. I have waited on hold for 15 minutes only to have them hang up on me. I have never encountered such ineffective scheduling.
David C. Giammittorio Md
Jan 04, 2022
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Linda Odorisio
Jan 04, 2022
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Cindy Leki
Dec 29, 2021
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Dee B.
Dec 13, 2021
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As an existing patient, I have tried to call and make an appointment five different times now over two weeks. No success. The call immediately gets put on hold. I can wait for 15-30 minutes and then get disconnected. I tried the service where they promise to call you back. They called back alright--I picked up my phone and discovered I was on the same holding pattern with the same classical piano music. Never got a live person. The doctors and staff used to provide kind and effective service, but if you can't make an appointment, then there is no point in trying to see them.
Eliot Sternfeld
Dec 03, 2021
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I have been going for years and have no big problems with the in office experience. However they are impossible to contact over the phone, in my case to get prescription refills. This is my second day and have yet to speak to a person. They do not have a portal, and emails have been fruitless in the past. I love my doctors but I really need to think about whether this organization deserves any more of my money. Yes, I have left call back numbers.
Teri B.
Nov 02, 2021
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My consult and appointment for dry eye with the doc and technician were excellent, but they have not been able to get my specially formulated prescription eye drops that their doc prescribed for me to my pharmacy. This is my third refill, and every time it has been a huge hassle. The first time, they sent the wrong prescription to the wrong pharmacy, even though they are the ones who gave me the name of the only online pharmacy that could compound my eye drops. The second time the same thing happened, but we were able to resolve it fairly quickly except that they neglected to include the dosage
Adelina Perez
Oct 27, 2021
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Dee Z.
Oct 21, 2021
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I would have rated them 5 stars before the pandemic, when I was impressed with them. But now they have apparently forgotten how to answer their phone to make appointments. While waiting to talk to a human for 30 min or more, they drop your call. If you select the option of being called back, they don't call you back. And although they are supposedly open til 4:30, they stop even pretending the answer the phone at 3:45, so you can't even leave a message. If you look at other recent reviews you can see that the rave reviews were pre-pandemic.
Terry Myers Zawacki
Oct 15, 2021
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I have been pleased with my visits to the Tysons location in the past; however, I'm now due for a glaucoma checkup and am finding it impossible to get through to the scheduling office. The recorded message says that I can press the star key for an agent to return my call--that has not worked the past three times I've called. Surely they are not experiencing a high volume of calls that require me to hold indefinitely every time I try. I've also filled out the website to request an appointment with no luck. What is going on here that is making it impossible to get through to schedule an appointment
Elizabeth H.
Jun 22, 2021
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Hands down the worst worst front desk office staff anywhere in town. Both of their Chevy Chase offices. The doctors are great - we have seen Dr Wong and Dr Lee for our kids eye exams. But the front desk at Wi Circle and at N Park are the worst. It is impossible to get anyone on the phone. When you do reach someone, they seem to be answering and returning calls from CA somewhere so you can never get a straight answer on insurance, glasses, fees, appointments, anything. When actually at the office, the front staff grunt and barely acknowledge you, or act like you are bothering them. I have never
Bhooter B.
Jan 25, 2021
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Dr Schor saw us on short notice on a Sunday morning because my 5-year-old daughter had a corneal abrasion the previous day and she was in a lot of pain. He did a wonderful job putting her at ease at one of the most painful days of her life, and putting me and my husband at ease. I highly recommend this practice because my daughter had seen one of the other doctors 4 years ago for possible strobismus that was determined to be pseudo-strobismus, and they still cared enough to see her in this emergent situation last weekend and prevented possible covid exposure if we had gone to an ER.
David H.
Jan 11, 2021
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I had LASIK vision correction with Dr. Clinch and could not be happier. I found Dr. Clinch via a search for best LASIK Dr.'s in the DC area, and he came up via Washingtonian Magazine and other places as the best Dr, and I could see why. Do NOT base your impression on the 1st visit/consultation. The 1st visit felt rushed - they just did a simple cornea thickness exam and then talked with the coordinator before meeting Dr. Clinch. The meeting was very short - 20 min or so, and they said if I choose them I'd have to make an appointment for a full exam, pay $200 deposit toward the full
Judith G.
Dec 03, 2020
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Sarah T.
Nov 19, 2020
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I got the LASIK Procedure. Firstly I don't believe I was counseled fully on the possibility of dry eye as I was told throughout the process that my corneas were thick, so I was a "great prospect" for LASIK. The safer, but slower healing PRK, was advised against even though dry eye is less likely to result from that procedure.
Afterwards I assumed my eyes would heal normally, but I have developed dry eye. At this point I made follow up appointments, and now that I've paid my money for the procedure the doctors take a long time to see me, I never see the same one, and often I
Afterwards I assumed my eyes would heal normally, but I have developed dry eye. At this point I made follow up appointments, and now that I've paid my money for the procedure the doctors take a long time to see me, I never see the same one, and often I
Kim S.
Sep 28, 2020
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I will never come back to Eye Doctors of Washington. They are hard to reach to get an appointment or to refill contacts (as another reviewer noted), and once you get an appointment, it takes forever because multiple staff people ask you the same questions over and over again. They are not practical or flexible--they have their basic formula of tests and want you to just go through it even if all you want is a stronger RX. Also, took me an hour to see the doctor. I want to find a real eye doctor in the DC area that is responsive to my basic needs.
Karen O.
May 06, 2020
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I have been a patient of Dr. Mayer for ten years and have been extremely satisfied with all aspects of his care. He performed cataract surgery for me on each eye.
I was able to schedule my yearly visit and was treated with the utmost caution and care. Every precaution was taken to insure safety during the pandemic, and I felt completely safe and secure.
I highly recommend this practice.
I was able to schedule my yearly visit and was treated with the utmost caution and care. Every precaution was taken to insure safety during the pandemic, and I felt completely safe and secure.
I highly recommend this practice.
G. G.
Aug 21, 2019
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Ok doctors. Even with insurance, charges a lot. Staff are rude over the phone. Very hard to reach them. No one picks up the phone - even though we see the front desk chatting away about the weekend they had - when we are sitting at the waiting room. Very very unfriendly and discourteous to patients.
Avoid them!! We are changing too!!
Avoid them!! We are changing too!!
Eric S.
Jul 13, 2019
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I have been going to this practice for more than 35 years. Dr Barbour has been tracking my eyes carefully for several years and recommended cataract surgery. Last month Dr. Clinch performed the surgery. Absolutely first class job. Painless. No complications. I'm 100% satisfied with the results and can see much better than I have for decades. Other staff are outstanding professionals, too.
This practice operates at the highest standard of professionalism.
This practice operates at the highest standard of professionalism.
Kk Believes W.
Dec 30, 2018
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Dr. THOMAS CLINCH is the Best Eye Surgeon in DC area! I asked around & everyone said it! From suddenly needing help with my eye to our follow up visit was a remarkable 6 weeks. Clinch was that god-send. Warm, personable, professional, knowledgeable and willing to answer every question patiently--
CLINCH is just the real deal.
So, driving across country, I started to think watery, blurriness was allergies. When I arrived back to DC July 4th, I went to see Dr. Amy Chu @ myeyedr for a quick check up (love her, too) Bingo, rt eye saw that chart on the wall as one large blob. From no real eye issues
CLINCH is just the real deal.
So, driving across country, I started to think watery, blurriness was allergies. When I arrived back to DC July 4th, I went to see Dr. Amy Chu @ myeyedr for a quick check up (love her, too) Bingo, rt eye saw that chart on the wall as one large blob. From no real eye issues
Ronda D.
Feb 27, 2017
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My eyes are feeling better than ever after PRK surgery! Thanks to Dr. Clinch, his assistant Ruth, coordinator Mitsi, and the rest of the team at Eye Doctors of Washington!
**PRK Surgery is a Type of Laser Vision Correction. Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) is a procedure in which the surface of the cornea is reshaped using an excimer laser.
**PRK Surgery is a Type of Laser Vision Correction. Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) is a procedure in which the surface of the cornea is reshaped using an excimer laser.
Katie G.
Jan 30, 2017
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Like many other reviewers of EDOW, I have had many frustrating experiences with EDOW--from inaccurate billing, to missing records, to some very rude staff (mostly on the phone and Chevy Chase staff--not so much 16th St.) Also, the opticians will play games regarding your script, so that you don't take it to Walgreens or VisionDirect, etc., to spend less. It is really like pulling teeth from some of them to get what you paid for out of their tight fists; however, I know that EDOW is NOT unique in this way in the glasses/contacts game. I've been in specs/lenses for a looooong time.
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Ruth C.
Aug 16, 2016
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I have a love/hate relationship with this location. I love Dr. Kang and that's why I'm rounding up, but I hate the rest of this particular office with their IDGAF attitudes. I keep doing my post-op visits here for the convenient location in the Chevy Chase Pavilion over Friendship Heights Metro, but the staff professionalism between this office and EDOW's office in Tysons Corner is like night and day. I have not yet had a single visit here that has gone flawlessly.
Let's start with the front desk. One of the receptionists is real grumpy and depending on how busy she is upon
Let's start with the front desk. One of the receptionists is real grumpy and depending on how busy she is upon
