Dr. MIlani was excellent. She was thorough and offered clear explanations. Her manner was entirely pleasant, warm, and friendly. I will go to her for a checkup every year. The office, by the way, was also a very pleasant place, and we were taken exactly on time. read more

Quite possibly the worst eye doctor ever. Rude, condescending, and poor diagnosis and treatment almost cost me my vision in one eye. Dr. Milani is all about the money. She has no assistants and does everything herself, except for her receptionist. I had to ask her three times if she wanted to hear my acute symptoms. Her response each time was "just let me do my examination". She was not interested in my eye history. She criticized by primary physician as well as the specialist that she demanded I see, loudly telling me that HE IS WRONG and she is correct. She told me my eye problems were my fault as I didn't obey her. There is much more, but this should give a good example. She said I would have an eye stroke and go blind if I didn't obey her. I changed to another physician in another city, who examined my eyes yesterday and pronounced them perfect. While I do have a tendency to eye issues that occur every few years, I in no way have the issue Dr. Milani diagnosed. My biggest problems with my vision occurred AFTER her treatment. If continued, I would likely have been seeing her on a regular basis and been a nice income for her. I recommend an office with technicians, checks and balances for a better experience. I'm not sure how Dr. Milani was rated a Top Doc, because she is not. read more

stay away....Milani is all about your money. she sits with you for 5 minutes and gives you hard time....no diagnosis or anything some stuff you can probably find on google on your own. Very money-oriented and too rude to deal with. It's her last days of practice and she wants to squeeze as much money as she can. Stay away. read more

Dr. Milani may be an excellent doctor "on paper" but she is condescending, rude, and impatient in person! Possibly (?) her medical accolades make/made her believe it is no longer necessary to be kind, patient, caring, and gentle with her patients--that dictating orders and a "boot-camp demeanor" is now acceptable? It is not! She is no longer my parents' doctor. We chose and moved to an outstanding doctor whose kindness and patience are equal to his skills. read more

Dr. Milani was fantastic! She was very kind and clear on how to handle my swollen eye. She said it would take up to 7 days to get back to normal, but with her advice, I saw 50% improvement overnight. My only "complaint" would be the office manager. Not the kindest person I have every dealt with, but everyone is entitled to a bad day. I'm hoping that is all it was. I would recommend Dr. Milani to anyone in the Reston area. read more

Alright, I am an advocate of YELP but I did not do my homework before I went to see Dr. Milani. My original appointment was good. She dilated my eyes and then let me drive without sunglasses (that she committed to giving me). I about died.... Second, when I got my glasses they were WAY off. Not just a little bit but A LOT. Frighteningly so. So, I called back to get a "re-check" and was informed that not only is a re-check an additional fee but that most eye glass companies do not make glasses per script. Interesting... Long story, this is a horrific customer experience. I went someplace else where they care about the patient!! RIDICULOUS read more

Definitely not a people person. She made me wait for the appointment. The office is run down. She gave me a prescription for progressive lenses - never worn them before. I went to get them filled and they are wrong. I can't see through them. I asked if they would check the prescription. Her admin Sheryl told me that they would check it as many times as I would pay for it. She stated that since my insurance wouldn't let them charge for another visit and that the doctor needs to be paid for her time, I would have to pay an additional $50 to have it checked. She said the doctor is never wrong and will not recheck. It has only been a week since I got the prescription. Sears has verified that the lenses match what she wrote. In all fairness she should check - no one is infallible. read more

Dr. Milani has a passion for spending as much time with her patients as they need. In other offices, you get 5 minutes with the actual doctor and a tech does the work. Dr. Milani doesn't work that way -- which is why her waiting room isn't fancy. It would be professionally irresponsible for her to prescribe something when she had no idea what the health of your eyes were --due to you not wanting her to dilate them. Her fees are reasonable, and actually, if you figure in how much of the DOCTOR's time you're getting, she is selling herself short. Go to a "we-B-eyes" place and see how much attention you get from an MD... read more

I have been going to Dr. Millani for a few years and am very happy with her and her comptetness. I have dry macular degeneration and I belive that she has advised me well. If her peers are any judge, she is a highly competent opthamoligist. She has been deemed by them to be one of the best opthamoligist in the whole DC area. My wife suffers from chronic dry eye and after trying medications prescribed by other opthamoligists she tried the medication and eye drops prescribed by Dr. Milliani. Now she is greatly improved and doesn't have to go through long periods of doing nothing but resting her eyes. As for providing "dark glasses" after dilation, I really don't know what to say. I don't know if the office procedures are to have the secretary provide them at the time of check out or not. Regardless, that is her responsibility to see that it's done. For me, I have a "designated driver" that comes with me. I went through a period where I was having flashes of light appearing in both eyes. She referred me to other specialists and saw to it that I had a brain scan to examine possible causes for the problem. Nothing was found but I was surprised to find out that indeed, I do have a brain. It is obvious to me that the doctor is both competent and deeply cares for her patients. I suggest that one be very careful about where they purchase their glasses. I once bought glasses at J. C. Penny that were cut off-axis. Yes, finding a competent optician is just as important as getting a good lens prescription. If your new glasses don't seem to be working for you, I suggest you take them to an optician and have them validated against the prescription you were given - before you call your opthamoligist back. This isn't in defence of Dr. Millani at all but many (check the web) eyeglass prescriptions are filled inaccurately. read more

I have been going to Dr Milani for years. I don't understand the negative comments. I just had an exam today and I don't know if she had a bad day with the prior reviewers, but she is a sweet, professional, smart, medical doctor. I trust her and drive about twenty miles each way to go to her. I like her confidence. I'm happy she doesn't have assistants performing my eye tests. Her receptionist is fantastic. She works with you to reschedule is needed, and calls to remind you of your appointment. I recommend!! read more

Very professional and thorough. My doctor sent me to Dr. Milani for additional testing. She told me my current prescription for right for me and performed the additional testing my doctor asked for. Referred my husband to her. read more

Dr. Milani is a doctor's doctor. I myself am a physician, and I was previously misdiagnosed by another physician (hey, it happens). Dr. Milani immediately and correctly diagnosed my eye condition (which has potentially devastating consequences) and started me on medication the same day. By the next day, my symptoms had dramatically improved. I continue to improve on a daily basis. I cannot say enough about how grateful I am to Dr. Milani. I can confidently say that she is one of the best. She is knowledgeable, kind, compassionate, and caring. Everything you could ask for in a physician. Her staff is also very friendly and accommodating. Don't waste your time. If you have an eye problem, go see Dr. Milani. read more

I had been a patient of Dr. Milani's for just over 1.5 yrsnow and had generally tolerated her and her staff. But as of last week I am no longer going to see her after the absolutely ridiculous treatment from her office manager Cheryl over a 'missed appointment fee." Here's the deal. I had an appt that apparently I had missed in early November because a few days after missing it I got a bill in the mail for a missed appt in the amount of $30. So that night after returning from work, I called the office after hours to leave a message to discuss this fee. I explained how I thought I had an appt coming up in the near future but couldn't recall exactly when? I also explained how I must've missed it while I was out of town but that I didn't receive a courtesy call as a reminder as Milani's staff usually did for upcoming appts. I apologized for this and wanted to see if the fee could be waived due to my oversight. Normally Cheryl the office manager/admin. or the other staff member who's name I don't recall would provide a courtesy call for an upcoming appt. as a helpful reminder. But as mentioned again, this time I never received one and assumed I didn't have the appt. coming up. The next day to my surprise I got a voicemail back from Cheryl basically saying that in no way would the fee be waived because I have cancelled appts "last minute" often. Huh? So what's that supposed to mean? Anytime I've ever canceled an appt I've been courteous and called to do so. I'm sorry if things come up last minute sometimes and have had to do so but then who the hell hasn't ever had to cancel an appt last minute, hours prior, days prior or missed one completely due to oversight? Please people. In addition, I was made to feel like an idiot because as Cheryl said, they provide a call as a "courtesy" and its my responsibility. She also mentioned "how busy" they are and have all these supposed patients awaiting appts and by me missing mine had affected someone else from potentially coming in. Well gee I understand that its a courtesy and my responsibility but missing the appt wasn't on purpose because I have a potentially serious eye issue that needs to be monitored. She also said someone from the office had a note next to my name on the date of the appt that I was called but it never said when and by whom. So is this a mystery then or flat out lie? There's exactly (3) people in that office and to my knowledge that small group consists of Dr. Milani, Cheryl and the one girl mentioned previously who's name I don't recall. Can Cheryl not ask this girl if she called me as Id be assuming but I'm sure its not Dr. Milani calling to remind me. Where was this call supposedly made to? Was it my home, office or mobile called? How hard is it to find out in a small office of (3) with an appt that was just missed apparently a few days prior to a missed appt bill arriving? I received nothing in terms of a reminder call, from anyone is all I know. And again everyone reading this I understand its my responsibility but it would be nice to actually confirm when and if anyone really called. I have other Drs that I go to that offer courtesy calls to remind me of an appt upcoming and they usually call me at BOTH my work and mobile to remind me. I'm not special, that's just the way they do it. Maybe those Drs. actually care more about me as a patient than Dr. Milani's staff? I'm not saying Dr. Milani's office has to call every number but this just seems very dismissive by Cheryl to just blow things off on a note stating I was called. People in general are busy today and I'm no exception but things occur that cant be altered sometimes unfortunately or you forget about an appt or appreciate the reminder call to confirm it. I'm sorry I'm human. So at this point it basically proved my theory that Dr. Milani only cares about $. Evidently Dr. Milani, Cheryl or anyone else associated w/her office whether its current patients, previous patients or whomever never misses an appt and has things come up during the normal course of a day in their lives. Obviously by inadvertently missing my appt, some other patient w/a co-pay couldn't come in to fill Dr. Milani's pockets. I feel so "bad" but what could I do? I don't like laboring the point but in all honesty if you want to see Dr. Milani don't you dare NOT call at least 24-48 hrs prior to your appt to cancel or Cheryl will send you out a nice fat bill w/a late fee of $30. Life just doesn't "happen" according to their office and stuff simply cannot come up last second. or worse miss an appt due to oversight. Gasp! Zero flexibility, zero understanding and zero common courtesy to a patient. Just pathetic. If you care about your Dr./patient relationship and want quality care w/o an obvious agenda for $, go elsewhere if you can and see anyone but Dr. Milani. All she cares about is $ and has no understanding or compassion or at least Cheryl her office manager doesnt. read more

Dr. Milani may make "top doctor" lists but she is not very nice. Her front desk lady is awesome and she makes the experience bearable. Dr. Milani is rude and when I ask a question during an exam she yells at me and does not answer. I had a problem with allergic reaction to mold when I was travelling abroad this summer- my eyelids swelled so huge and I have a Rx for a steroid cream that I can use- had the same problem during allergy season a year or two ago. When I told Dr. Milani about it and asked for a refill for the cream to carry in case of emergency (I was in Europewhen it happened), she refused and told me that I should not travel so much. I have a degree in molecular biology and know enough not to use a steroid cream unless it is an emergency, but she did not trust me enough to give me the cream as emergency only. I do not like her and feel she is in a bad mood no matter when I have an appointment. There are much better doctors out there, so I don't recommend her. read more

Great physician. Solo practice. Takes time with patients and does not overbook. Conscientious, cordial, professional top shelf service. I've recommended three friends and two relatives and they've all stay with this practice. I highly recommend Dr. Milani. read more

Dr. Milani is all about the money, plain and simple. I was just billed $109.00 for my 8 year olds routine eye exam. I asked the office if they participated with my plan which they said they did. However, after querying the bill they stated that they do not cover routine eye exams, only medical issues and that I should have read the forms that I signed. If they knew that, then why didn't they tell me. PURE GREED! read more