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Eyekare Express

4.3 (9 reviews)
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Services - Eyekare Express

Eye exams

Eye testing and diagnosis

Eyewear fitting

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Laser vision correction

Retinal imaging

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LasikPlus - LasikPlus Alexandria

LasikPlus

4.5(310 reviews)
7.2 miOld Town Alexandria

Honestly, I was a little nervous at first but this whole process was so easy. My eyes were a bit…read moreuncomfy immediately after the procedure but the team here is great and I was in and out in a short amount of time. It hasn't even been 24 hours yet and my vision is so clear. I'm experiencing very minimal discomfort and I feel fully ready to take on the world. Thank you! The place is clean, too, and the process is quick! Be sure to ask about additional discounts when you go in for your consultation!

Very disappointing experience overall. I was scheduled for surgery on Monday, but only two hours…read morebefore the procedure I received a call saying the doctor determined my corneas were too thin. What's concerning is that this only happened after I specifically asked them to review my scans again. Had I not pushed for a second review, I genuinely worry they may have proceeded with surgery despite the risks. I also requested a direct explanation from the doctor and never received one. Instead, I had to repeatedly call the office just to get basic answers and speak with someone knowledgeable. My impression is that the process felt far more focused on moving patients through surgery than on patient safety and communication. I would strongly encourage anyone considering a procedure here to ask detailed questions, seek a second opinion, and carefully review whether they are truly a good candidate before moving forward. I also felt the recovery expectations were presented in a way that understated how difficult and lengthy recovery can actually be.

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LasikPlus - Very clean waiting room.

Very clean waiting room.

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Northern Virginia Ophthalmology Associates, PC

Northern Virginia Ophthalmology Associates, PC

3.2(91 reviews)
0.8 mi
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I visited the Arlington Boulevard office yesterday. I have been a client at this practice for a…read morelong time. There was only one physician available, who fortunately was my own physician, and the visit was delayed extensively. I asked a lady to please check on what was happening and she basically gave me some blather that it would be a while. Another employee, Kenneth Simpson, overheard this discussion and immediately jumped up... Went back into the visual testing area, came back and told me exactly what the problem was and that I would be next in line. I appreciated his customer centric performance... All of the employees at this location should be trained in customer satisfaction by this guy. He deserves a raise! I also highly recommend Dr. Kozinski.

I used Aetna Vision Preferred when my daughter visited this office for a routine eye exam in…read moreNovember 2023. I was charged $286.43 because the visit was incorrectly billed as a medical exam instead of a routine eye exam. As a result, my insurance company denied the claim, and I had to pay out of pocket. In 2024, I contacted my insurance company and was informed that the billing code used was incorrect. I then requested that the office resubmit the claim using the correct code, and they agreed to do so. When I followed up with the office today, I was informed that the claim was never resubmitted and that I would need to submit it myself. However, when I contacted my insurance company today, they advised me that the claim is now outside the two-year filing limit and that I am no longer eligible to request reimbursement.

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Washington Eye Associates - Dr. John E. Lamothe

Washington Eye Associates

4.2(188 reviews)
6.8 miDowntown
$$$

Great exam and nice staff!…read more I moved to DC during the pandemic and was fortunate enough to find them. They have been consistently applying safety procedures around the office and during the exam. The exam was great, very thorough and I got my contacts super quick!

I've gone here before (good exp w Lamothe) but haven't had eye exam in at least two yrs . I called…read moreto make an appt and spoke w the office mgr/ receptionist. He had a flat affect and set a negative stage. I said I prob need more than a routine eye exam but was happy to start w that. He lmk that a dry eye test isn't covered by ins (which is fine) and not to expect that I could do both in one visit (also fine). He then said, the appt will be 15 min tops, so it's not a time to ask questions. I said, of course I want to be able to ask a couple questions, espec bc of eye irritation lately. He said, "I see your insurance is (x) and that only pays us like $60 per visit. We can't give patients longer than 15, we'd go out of business" (!) I couldn't believe it. The rudeness and the gall of mentioning my coverage resulted in poor profit for them. I suggested he NOT say those things to new or returning patients and he said he was trying to manage expectations, that patients "always complain" they want to be seen longer but it's not doable. Talk about poor patient relations/ customer service. I realize what the medical system is up against w insurance is rough, but never has a public-facing clinic employee been so dissuading about the care their provider provides. I can't NOT recommend this place enough; take your business to an office that will value it.

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Andrew E. Holzman, MD, FACS - Andrew E. Holzman, MD, FACS | McLean, VA

Andrew E. Holzman, MD, FACS

3.9(18 reviews)
5.1 mi

I was nervous about getting LASIK and asked a few simple questions to ease my anxiety and better…read moreunderstand the procedure. However, when my question--about the likelihood of still needing contacts after the surgery--was passed on to Dr. Holzman by his staff, he completely lost his composure. He went on a rant, telling me I had no right to question him, bragging about performing surgery on professional athletes, and claiming he's the best in the area. His response was defensive and dismissive, completely misinterpreting my concerns as an attack on his abilities. Instead of addressing my anxiety, he focused on boasting about his reputation. This was by far the worst healthcare experience I've had, all thanks to Dr. Holzman's unprofessional tirade. Needless to say, I immediately canceled my procedure and will gladly take my money elsewhere.

A warning to those seeking treatment. His team had cleared me for Lasik. I had set aside FSA funds…read more A few days before surgery someone looking at my chart reached out and told me my cornea was too thin for the procedure. Thank God she told me or my eyes would have been permanently damaged. This is after two doctors associated with this group had cleared me for surgery. They suggested PRK instead which is extremely painful and has issues with healing properly. You need better people on your team and control procedures to avoid hurting people.

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Andrew E. Holzman, MD, FACS - Andrew E. Holzman, MD, FACS and Team | McLean, VA

Andrew E. Holzman, MD, FACS and Team | McLean, VA

Andrew E. Holzman, MD, FACS - Andrew E. Holzman, MD, FACS | McLean, VA

Andrew E. Holzman, MD, FACS | McLean, VA

Andrew E. Holzman, MD, FACS - LASIK surgeon Andrew E. Holzman, MD, FACS and his team | McLean, VA

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LASIK surgeon Andrew E. Holzman, MD, FACS and his team | McLean, VA

Whitten Laser Eye

Whitten Laser Eye

3.8(10 reviews)
33.2 mi

Procedure performed on the wrong eye.I had my first LASIK procedure with Dr. Mark Whitten in 2005…read morefor vision correction. Naturally, about 15 years later, I needed another correction and returned to Dr. Whitten for a consultation. During that visit, he recommended monovision, given my age at the time (late 40s). He explained that this approach would allow me to balance both near- and far-sighted vision without needing reading glasses, which many people begin using in their 50s. However, after the procedure I immediately noticed difficulty seeing clearly. Over the following year, I continued to struggle with my vision--particularly problematic in my work as a professional photographer--and sought evaluations from multiple optometrists and ophthalmologists. I then discovered that the LASIK procedure had been performed on the wrong eye. When I returned to see Dr. Whitten, I learned that neither he nor his staff had ever determined my dominant eye prior to surgery. In fact, my old patient notes from 2020 confirm that no such test was performed. Despite this, no apology was offered for the mistake. During that visit, I was seen by John Rogers, a technician and former Senior Surgical Consultant at TLC Vision. His background includes attending Computer Tech of Pittsburgh, but he has no formal education or degree in optometry or ophthalmology. He suggested inappropriate options such as cataract surgery (for which I am not a candidate) and during the same visit Dr. Whitten suggested undergoing yet another LASIK procedure (a third) to correct the issue or resorting to contact lenses--the very reason I had LASIK in the first place. This experience left me with the strong impression that the practice prioritizes business and profit over genuine patient care and vision correction. I regret not doing more thorough research before returning for a second procedure, as I have since learned of multiple malpractice lawsuits filed against Dr. Whitten, including Jamie Domeier vs. Mark Whitten, David Cantalupo vs. Mark Whitten, and Liesl Nichols vs. Mark Whitten. I also couldn't help but notice the promotional posters displayed across his offices, highlighting his LASIK surgery on Tiger Woods in 1999 as a marketing tool to brand himself as a "celebrity" doctor. Unfortunately, beyond the image, his apparent lack of attention and care for patients has led to a troubling number of lawsuits.

My recent experience here was incredibly disappointing. I received Lasik surgery when I was an…read moreolder teenager (college age). At that time, my mom handled most of the paperwork/scheduling etc. The surgery went well, and 10 years later I started experienced some vision changes. I recalled that there was a "Lifetime Guarantee," so recently I followed up and requested a consultation for an enhancement. My mother recently passed away, and I haven't been able to find any paperwork for my procedure (which was 15 years ago). I called the office, and they were able to find my file. They asked me how long I'd been going to the eye doctor, and I said about 5 years (since I had a baby and my vision declined). I arrived at the consultation, and it went well. Friendly office staff, etc. I was excited to find out that I was eligible for an enhancement in both eyes. As I was about to leave the appointment, they sat me down with someone to "review paperwork," which is when she informed me that since I hadn't had a full vision evaluation annually since my surgery, I wasn't eligible for the "Lifetime Guarantee" and that I would be charged $3,000 for the enhancement. I asked why it was expected to go to vision appointments annually when you have perfect vision, and she said "company policy." I understand that they are legally in the right, and I'm sure I was informed of this as a teenager; however, I feel taken advantage of. It felt like an ethically ambiguous money-grabbing situation. The surgery went well and I'm sure Dr. Whitten is very skilled; however, the follow-up experience was poor. Be cautious.

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Whitten Laser Eye - Eye doctor to the Stars

Eye doctor to the Stars

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