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Keeping Your Eye Health in Mind When Choosing Your Halloween Costume

“Trick or treat.” It is that time of the year again when we go all out with our unique Halloween costumes and makeup. Whatever you plan to wear, it is important to keep your eyes safe and healthy from Halloween accessories and makeup.


What is a Stye?

Styes can be an uncomfortable and annoying yet common experience. Fortunately, most of them will go away on their own or with minimal treatment...


Why Would I Need Multifocal Contact Lenses?

As we age, it is common to lose our ability to focus on near objects. This condition referred to as presbyopia can be easily corrected with multifocal contact lenses. Traditionally, the only option for this condition was reading glasses...


What To Expect During a Contact Lens Fitting

At Optics&EYECARE, we’re excited to be your one-stop-shop for comprehensive eye care services in Ashburn, VA. When it comes to a contact lens fitting, we realize that you probably have some questions about the process...


Symptoms of Dry Eye

Do you suffer from dry eyes? Your preferred optometrist in Ashburn knows that this condition can be quite uncomfortable and even painful for patients. Fortunately, our team has the knowledge and experience to provide you with the treatment you need to bring relief to your dry eyes...


How to Choose Multifocal Glasses?

Multifocal lenses accommodate a range of different lens powers so that you can see objects at all distances without having to switch between two different pairs of glasses. The multifocal category includes two major types of glasses...


Signs Your Child Might Have Vision Problems

Young children who have vision problems may not realize it. They often become used to having difficulty seeing; therefore, they won’t know that there is a problem. Because of this, it is up to you to recognize the signs that your child needs pediatric eye care...


Are You Debating Between Contact Lens and Traditional Glasses?

At Optics&EYECARE we see many patients who discover they need eye-wear to improve their vision but are not sure which option to choose when it comes to contacts or eyeglasses. We can help you clear up this personal decision by keeping you well-informed...


February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Month

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is vision loss caused by deterioration of the center of your retina—the macula. This small area supports visual acuity supporting our ability to drive, read, recognize familiar faces, use computers, and nearly any visual task requiring discrimination of fine details...


January is Glaucoma Awareness Month

Glaucoma is an eye condition that results in damage to the optic nerve. There is no pain associated with glaucoma, nor does it have obvious early symptoms. Left untreated, however, it can lead to blindness. That’s why our optometrist, Dr. Seema Mohanan, is joining in spreading the word that January is Glaucoma Awareness Month...