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Winchester Eye Specialists

1.0 (3 reviews)
Open • 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

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Eye exams

Eye surgery

Retinal imaging

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Eye Associates - Winchester

Eye Associates - Winchester

2.0(16 reviews)
1.0 mi

I see multiple eye doctors for the chronic dry eye that has plagued my life since I first felt the…read moreeffects of ocular rosacea a little over a year ago. I live in Arlington, VA, but my favorite eye doctor is actually Dr. Eisele in Winchester. I drive there routinely for MiboFlo treatments, which are only offered at two practices in the state. (MiboFlo is a much more cost effective dry eye treatment than Lipiflow, in my opinion, because a technician operates a small wand directly to place a high but safe level of heat on your eye lids and unclog those glands while Lipiflow is a machine that cannot be individually set for different sized people/lids. Also, with MiboFlo, they manually express the lids later to guarantee as many glands as possible get unclogged to start properly functioning again.) I see a real difference every time I have this procedure done, and the people there always make me feel heard and do their best to address the stress that often exudes from dry eye sufferers like myself. It is completely worth the 1.5 - 2 hour drive for this procedure and the service I experience each time I visit Eye Associates of Winchester. There is always a long wait as Dr. Eisele's time is highly sought after for her expertise, but it is worth it for the time she takes to evaluate you and treat you thoroughly. All of the staff there also make you feel welcome and will do their best to help you however they can, and they do it with a smile. Graham and Dara are very knowledgeable and accessible as well, and both have helped me outside of the office in moments of panic related to my eyes. I have never had a bad experience there. I always feel a little better both physically and emotionally when I leave that office, which for me means a lot, since having this condition can really affect your quality of life and subsequently how you feel about it.

This was my first visit since the merger, and unfortunately, I was disappointed…read more The wait times were already terrible at the previous practice, and sadly, the new location is no better. I waited TWO HOURS past my scheduled appointment time before I was finally seen by the doctor which was for less than five minutes. If they are unable to keep up with their scheduled appointment times within a reasonable window, perhaps they should consider scheduling fewer patients per day. Patients' time is valuable too, and waiting two hours past an appointment time is simply unacceptable.

Shenandoah LASIK & Cataract Center - Dr. John Stefano, M.D., FACS

Shenandoah LASIK & Cataract Center

2.0(12 reviews)
1.5 mi

This place is terrific. I purchased a Groupon as a birthday present to myself back in July for…read moreLASIK at the Shenandoah LASIK and Cataract Center and I'm so glad I did. Last year I struggled with wearing contacts in VA. I think the allergies in living here for 5 years finally caught up with me because I could only wear glasses for the longest time. And I couldn't stand it. Running, playing tennis and doing yoga are impossible with glasses on. I researched Dr. Stefano, M.D., and was confident in his 20 years of experience in eye surgery. So I took the long trek from Alexandria, VA to Winchester, VA to have a consultation, surgery, and various checkups and it was worth every penny. I can now see 20/20 in my left eye and 20/15 in my right eye. They guided me through the procedure and made me feel at ease the entire time. It's not the most pleasant experience and I looked like a hot mess afterwards (a little black and blue), but the recovery time is unbelieveable. Also, clean your eyes and follow the instructions post-surgery. I used OCuSOFT eyelid cleansers and hypoallergenic make-up removers religiously. Best of luck on your search for a trusted LASIK doctor! You cannot go wrong with this center. Nice staff, clean office, and top notch procedure.

This office charges the patient from being a new patient ($100.00) to $65.00 for a new or updated…read moreprescription. Also stating they are specialist so they charge the patient another fee. Charging for a prescription after an eye exam is in violation of the Federal Trade Commission which states after the eye exam the patient MUST be given an updated prescription FREE OF CHARGE upon leaving the premises. This is a Federal Law which EVERY State must follow. For those of you who paid the $65.00 for a prescription, I hope you see my review so you can be reimbursed.

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Retina Associates

Retina Associates

4.3(15 reviews)
1.8 mi

Retina Associates is an excellent group practice; each of the physicians and all of the techs are…read morehighly competent. We have experienced their capacity for empathy and for providing clear explanations. My husband has Type II diabetes. He started having difficulty with his vision which had always been excellent nearly three years ago. At first he thought it was just age-related near vision loss that can make reading and using a computer difficult. An excellent Winchester optometrist, Dr. Michael Dieboldt, OD, closely examined my husband's left retina, and disturbed by what he saw, referred him to Retina Associates on the Valley Health campus in Winchester. Jason Ruggiero, MD, attended Brown University as an undergraduate, attended Medical School at New York University, interned at Yale's St. Raphael Hospital, was a resident at the University of California at San Francisco and studied at the Schier Eye Institute, University of Pennsylvania, was the first to examine and diagnose my husband's condition: retinal branch vein occlusion. Dr. Ruggiero explained what was happening, that the retinal damage cannot be cured, but it can be carefully monitored and treated so the swelling and seepage from the blocked blood vessels is controlled. The condition must be carefully monitored and treatment adjusted as indicated. What was once an intractable conditon that ultimately led to blindness can be managed and what remains of the vision can be preserved. Because so many seniors in the Shenandoah Valley region have Type II diabetes, Retina Associates treats many patients and at times, the waiting room can be quite full because a staff member may be called in by the Winchester Emergency Room physicians after a shooting or serious eye injury. Of course, these are unpredictable situations and patients need to be aware that they can occur. One additional point, my husband or I have been seen by every member of the physician team at Retina Associates, and all of the techs and nurses have been excellent. It is important to realize that this is a team, and teams have to function well together in order to provide optimum care to patients. After well over two years, if I could give this team a 10-rating, I would. They are a superb health care team.

I believe that the doctor who repaired a retinal tear for me did a good job. His personality has…read morebeen difficult to deal with however. In my first visit he told me I was "a terrible patient" (his words exactly). At my subsequent visits, his manner has been fast and icy cold. Zero bedside manner. He announced I had Macular degeneration, and when I gently enquired about it, he was dismissive, in a hurry, and very touchy. Avoid him. The woman doctor I had once when he was away was gentle, no pain whatsoever.

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