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At Optics&EYECARE in Ashburn, we offer a wide variety of contact lens types. The right lens for you might depend on your eyesight, your lifestyle or even your job. After getting a comprehensive eye examination, your optometrist will sit down with you to discuss exactly what type of lenses are right for you...

As parents and caregivers, we understand the importance of using sunscreen to protect our child’s skin from the sun’s harmful rays. However, many parents may not realize that children’s eyes also need protection from the sun! Fortunately...

When we see color, our eyes perceive various wavelengths of light. Our eyes contain two types of cells or photoreceptors that allow us to process light and distinguish colors. There are two types of photoreceptors: rods and cones...

Macular Degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss in adults over the age of 50. It is considered an incurable eye disease. It can affect your ability to read, drive, recognize faces, and see fine details whether up close or far away...

Surprisingly, approximately 2,000 eye injuries happen on the job to American workers every day, according to The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. For Workplace Eye Health and Safety Month coming up in March...

It seems as though most of our daily activities involve some sort of electronic device. Whether you are using a computer, cell phone, tablet, or even a smartwatch, our lives seem to be managed by technology to some degree...

Our Ashburn optometrist understands that summer months are full of unexpected delights. We know that residents of Ashburn, Sterling, Waxpool, Lansdowne, Brambleton, and Broadlands have many opportunities to be outside and enjoy the water during beautiful summer days...

Winter may bring dreary days and freezing temperatures, but don’t put away your shades! Wearing sunglasses in the winter is just as critical as shielding yourself from the sun in the summer.

Corneal reshaping can help you see better during the day without contacts or glasses. Our eye doctor in Ashburn can examine your eyes and tell you if Orthokeratology is right for you...

Did you know that 2.7 million Americans currently suffer from glaucoma and that by 2030, that number is expected to skyrocket to 4.2 million? Glaucoma is a symptom-less disease that can cause you to begin slowly losing your vision...