- Primary CarePlease bring your insurance card and identification to the center on the day of your procedure. We will need to make a copy for your medical record. If your insurance plan requires a referral, please obtain the referral from your primary care physician and bring it to your appointment or ask your doctor to fax it to our office at 703.858.9801.
- ImmunizationsPlease note that according to Virginia State law, we are only required to maintain patient medical records for six years from the last patient encounter with the following exceptions: 1) Records of a minor child, including immunizations, must be maintained until the child reaches the age of 18 or becomes emancipated, with a minimum time for record retention of six years from the last patient encounter regardless of the age of the child; 2) Records that have previously been transferred to another practitioner or health care provider or provided to the patient or his personal representative; or 3) Records that are required by contractual obligation or federal law to be maintained for a longer period of time.
- GlaucomaGlaucoma is a disease that affects the optic nerve, the part of the eye which receives images collected by the retina and sends them to the brain. Every eye maintains a certain amount of internal pressure, called intraocular pressure. When this pressure rises to abnormal levels, it can put extra stress on the optic nerve, causing significant damage. Optic nerve damage results in loss of vision, and ultimately blindness.
- OphthalmologyAre you interested in collaborating with a team dedicated to excellence? Our growing ophthalmology practice is dedicated to the best patient outcomes in a positive, compassionate setting. If you are looking for the right work environment, contact us to learn more about our core values and our practice.
- Macular DegenerationMacular degeneration is an eye condition that occurs when the macula suffers damage. The macula is part of the retina and is responsible for your central vision.
- Laser Eye SurgeryCareCredit is the credit card exclusively for healthcare services. CareCredit offers low monthly payment plans for healthcare procedures not commonly covered by insurance, including LASIK and Premium-IOLs.
- CataractsCataracts form as a natural result of the aging process within the eye. For this reason, cataracts are extremely common.
- Cataract SurgeryThe Kahook Dual Blade is a minimally invasive outpatient procedure usually performed during cataract surgery. The device creates precise incisions in the eye’s trabecular meshwork with a single-use ophthalmic blade that releases intraocular pressure. The Kahook Dual Blade was specifically engineered to fit in Schlemm’s canal to help maintain the natural outflow pathways in the eye.
- Eye ExamWhen you come to Virginia Eye Center for a comprehensive eye exam, we will run a series of exams and measurements on your eyes. They may include the below.
- Internal Medicine
- Diabetes Care
- Diabetic RetinopathyDiabetes Mellitus is a common disease in which blood-sugar levels are chronically high. The disease has many related complications, and several eye diseases among them. The most common eye complication of diabetes is diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of adult blindness.
- BotoxFor patients who wish to look and feel younger, our physicians offer Botox injections. These injections can also help treat certain medical conditions.
- Eyelid SurgeryA good candidate for an internal browpexy is someone who is already having a blepharoplasty or other eyelid surgery and someone who has mild to moderate eyelid or brow drooping. During an internal browpexy, your eye doctor will create an incision in the crease of your eyelid. Next, they will secure your eyebrow to the lining of your eyebrow bone. This procedure is outpatient, meaning you will get to go home the same day.
- BlepharoplastyA medical blepharoplasty is a procedure that can help improve droopy eyelids. In some cases, drooping eyelids can interfere with your peripheral vision. In more severe cases, drooping lids can affect your central vision. A medical blepharoplasty is different from a cosmetic blepharoplasty in that the goal of the medical blepharoplasty is not only cosmetic. It is performed because the droopy eyelids are interfering with the patient’s vision and is designed to improve the visual function of the patient.
- Cosmetic SurgeryAt Virginia Eye Center, our doctors use Botox to treat the areas where wrinkles are most likely to occur, including the forehead and around the eyes. Botox is often the best option for patients looking for a temporary way to look younger without resorting to more permanent methods like cosmetic surgery.
- LesionsIn most cases, treatment is not necessary for eyelid lesions or growths. However, your eye doctor may recommend a biopsy to determine whether or not further treatment is necessary. You may want the lesion removed for cosmetic reasons, or it may interfere with your vision. For these reasons, your eye doctor may perform a lid lesion excision.