Chevy Chase Laser Eye Surgery doctors
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Thomas E. Clinch, MD
Washington DC Ophthalmologist
2 Wisconsin Circle Suites 200 and 230 , Chevy Chase |
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Paul C. Kang, MD
Washington DC Ophthalmologist
2 Wisconsin Circle Suite 230, Chevy Chase |
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Todd A. Goodglick, MD
Washington DC Ophthalmologist
5454 Wisconsin Ave #950 , Chevy Chase |
Recent Answers
I can't find any details on who is the most qualified to do laser eye surgery. What should I look for when researching for the best doctor?
Ask around in your community! Happy patients will refer you to their surgeon and be able to give you great insight into what the support team is like, how long wait times were, pricing, etc. There are also many online review sites like yelp and healthgrades where patients can rate their surgeons. I also recommend that you find a Fellowship trained surgeons. The most qualified refractive surgeons usually did a Fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery. Hope that helps!
Last month, I underwent what I believed to be PRK (at least that's what I wanted). However, there is no mention of PRK or (photo-refractive keratectomy) on the "Operative Report." In the pre-op and post-op paperwork, "PRK" is present.
My mother, who was watching the says that the "VISX" machine that was used for the CustomVue treatment listed the procedure as "LASIK." So, how can I be sure that I received PRK and not LASIK?
The operative report also indicates that "Physician has specified a LASIK Treatment, Superior Flap." I chose PRK to avoid the flap. Please advise. Thanks.
There is a pretty significant difference in your vision following PRK vs. LASIK. After PRK, your vision will typically be very blurry for many days or weeks. There is also pretty significant discomfort for the first couple of days. Following LASIK, most patients see very well the day after surgery and have minimal discomfort. Hope that helps!
I had cataracts removed from both eyes and now the I am told that I need laser to clear up my vision. Is this a safe procedure?
I agree with all of the other doctors. It is safe to have laser vision correction surgery after cataract surgery so long as you wait the appropriate period of time after healing from the cataract surgery. This is a great way for patients who undergo cataract surgery to fine-tune their vision if it isn't exactly where it should be following surgery. Sincerely, Dr. Clinch
