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We are excited to share with you that our practice is growing! We will be welcoming three new doctors this January. Please welcome our doctors: Dr. Helena Wang Bobola Dr. Lauren Watson, OD, MPH, FAAO, Dipl. ABO Hang Nguyen, OD Our doctors are excited to join our team and provide...

We have some news for you. Dr. Grinstead has accepted a new position at Eye Works Vision Care Center and will be leaving our team. We know she will be an exciting addition to their team. It has been our pleasure to work with her and we are sure there...

Dr. OluFunso Ibrahim We have some news for you. Dr. OluFunso Ibrahim has accepted a new position at Vision Works (Bowie Towne Center) and will be leaving our team this week. She has accepted a full time position at a larger practice. We know she will be an exciting addition to...

Our online scheduler is working now - please follow the guidelines we have listed before scheduling....

We returned to the office on May 18th and have been slowly expanding our schedule. Things are going well and most patients are very appreciative. All patients and staff are screened each day for COVID symptoms including temperature. I put into place a new system so you can complete all...

We plan to open the week of May 18th on a LIMITED basis. We will have reduced hours and days. We had to make many adjustments to our office procedures to accommodate the COVID precautions. Please check back here often for more updates. We will have the online scheduling tool...

Yesterday Gov. Hogan announced that medical offices could start to reopen. I am getting the office and staff ready for that to happen. We are also waiting on word from Costco as to when the optical department will be open for full service to members. I expect this to happen...

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Most people wouldn’t consider contact lenses dangerous. In fact, they are a great alternative to glasses, offering convenience and great vision for those who wear them. However, when not obtained and used according to an eye doctor’s instructions, the consequences can be devastating.   Contact Lenses Need to Fit Like...

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90%! That’s the number of sports eye injuries that studies show can be prevented using proper eye protection.  Yet most sports leagues don’t require protective eyewear as part of their uniform or safety requirements.  This leaves it up to athletes, parents and coaches to ensure that proper measures are taken...

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It is important to teach your children about eye health and safety from a young age.  This includes awareness about how your overall health habits affect your eyes and vision as well as how to keep your eyes safe from injury and infection.  Starting off with good eye habits at...

Since studies show that learning is 80% visual, children with untreated vision problems can really suffer when it comes to school. Most people think that good “vision” means 20/20 acuity but in reality, vision is much more complex.  Your brain is actually what completes the processing of the visual world...

We have all seen the futuristic thrillers that use high-tech eye scanning identification systems but nowadays the technology does exist to use them in real life. A greater number of high security establishments have begun to use iris recognition for identification and security systems.   How does it work? The...

There have been a lot of videos going viral lately of color blind people “seeing color” for the first time using specialized glasses. The emotional reactions of amazement, shock and joy even lead some to break down into tears. The glasses provide these individuals a way to view the world...

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Whether it is the sea, the sand, the sun or the softball field, summer brings people outside and this creates exposure to a multitude of potential dangers to the eyes.  One risk that is possibly the least obvious is the swimming pool. Swimming pools are the culprit for multitudes of...

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After the age of 50 most people will eventually be diagnosed with cataracts. Cataracts are when the natural crystalline lens of the eyes become clouded, causing vision impairment that can not be corrected by glasses or contact lenses. While commonly an age-related condition, occasionally there are infants born with a...

According to the Vision Council’s 2016 UV (Ultraviolet Radiation) Protection report, parents are more likely to wear sunglasses (56%) than their children (only 29%!). Yet children, who spend much more time outside, are typically exposed to three times the amount of sunlight and UV radiation that adults get. This early...

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UV Awareness Month: This article might scare you, and we hope it does - just enough to motivate you to wear proper eye protection against the sun. Most people are aware of the dangers ultraviolet (UV)  light from the sun pose to your skin, while the long-term effects of sun...

A stye (known by eye doctors as a hordeolum) is an infection of an oil gland which forms a pimple-like bump on the base of the eyelid or within the eyelid itself. Styes can be uncomfortable, causing swelling, pain, redness, discomfort and sometimes excessive tearing or blurred vision if it...

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Along with congestion, runny nose, coughing, sneezing, headaches and difficulty breathing, individuals with allergies often suffer from eye allergies or allergic conjunctivitis resulting in red, watery, itchy and sometimes swollen eyes. Just as irritants cause an allergic response in your nasal and respiratory system, your eyes also react with an...

If you are over 40 and have difficulty seeing close up, you probably have a common age-related condition called presbyopia which is when the eye’s natural lens loses the ability to focus on close objects. Presbyopia is a natural process that occurs as the eye ages and affects the majority of...

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When people think of workplace dangers to the eyes, it is usually machinery, chemicals or construction materials that come to mind.  However, a growing danger to the eyes is one that may be less obvious - exposure to blue light from digital devices, television and computer screens and artificial lighting....

Whether you are looking for regular prescription glasses, sunwear or protective sports eyewear, it can be tough choosing the best eyewear for children and teens. On the one hand, they need to be comfortable and provide the optimal fit for improved vision and protection. At the same time, they also...

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February is AMD and Low Vision Awareness Month in the United States, and it’s White Cane Week in Canada. Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss in adults aged 50 and older. Awareness about the disease, the risk factors and prevention are critical, even for younger...

This year, make healthy eyes and vision your resolution. Find out if you or a loved one is at risk for glaucoma, and take steps for prevention. Glaucoma is a leading cause of preventable vision loss and blindness in adults in the United States and Canada and the second leading...

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Use Your Vision Insurance Benefits and Take Advantage of Flex Spending Account Dollars Millions of people each year participate in Vision Plans, Health Spending Accounts (HSA), or Flex Spending Accounts (FSA) Most flex spending accounts and vision benefits expire at the end of each year. If you don't USE these...

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The office will be closed on Monday, September 5th, 2016 for Labor day!...

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We will be closing early today!

Costco is closed!

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We will open at 2:30 PM today.

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