Dr. Armour is compassionate and extremely knowledgeable. We had a unique visit as my dog began to seize during the eye exam. Dr. Armour and her staff acted quickly to stabilize Daisy and kept me informed. Luckily, Daisy had no lasting effects but Dr. Armour knew I was trying to confirm with my vet that I had a full visit and not a tech visit the next day so she called my vet to ensure Daisy was getting the care she needs. read more

Dr. Armour + her team are like super heroes honestly. We've seen them twice now... both unrelated events and we are still amazed by modern medicine and Canine Ophthalmology. Our dog was seen yesterday within an emergency / short notice after an accident at the dog park. Injuring his eye while playing with a stick his eyes were swollen and infected after 24 hours and was then seen at AVO. Dr. Armour and her team removed a partial of stick that was lodged somewhere in his eye. He was taken cared of and loved! Whom ever writes the reports is so thorough and writes every detail in the comments helping you understand what was going on behind the doors. We honestly cannot thank their team enough. They're so kind and helpful and I always love chatting with Holly via email who's super kind! We hope to never be back for any more eye issues but never say never we trust their team whole heartedly. The best of the best!! All the love, Leo + Work family. read more

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I was referred here by my regular vet so that my dog could have a mole (that was eye adjacent) removed. I wasn't thrilled at the idea of having to drive from Arlington to DC NW but when I looked at reviews of other ophthalmologists in the area, I resigned to the fact that this was the best option. My regular vet referred me here because they didn't have the tech to do a laser removal in their office. He said this would be much less invasive than just cutting it out, and that it would be cheaper since she wouldn't have to go under general anesthesia. This isn't actually true when you have to pay $380 for a consult just to schedule a procedure, but whatever. I figured this was better than having stitches in her face right next to her eye. The day of the first appointment, I was surprised to learn that the consult takes place in the lobby of the office... surrounded by at least 20 other people and their cats and dogs. I've had dogs my whole life and have (unfortunately) been to a lot of specialists at other offices.... and never have I had to meet w a vet in a lobby (as opposed to a private exam room). Oof. On to my main complaint. I point blank asked Dr A about the recovery time. I EXPLICITLY said "my dog goes to doggy daycare. Will she be able to go back right away or should I keep her her home while it (the wound) heals?" I got a resounding "no it's totally fine" to send her back to daycare. Well ... she essentially had an open wound on her face that didn't start scabbing for a week. I had to have her in a cone for a week and a half before I felt comfortable leaving it off as she has a tendency to rub her face into blankets. So no, she would not be going to daycare to be in a room w 35 other dogs who all stick their faces in each others butts. I ended up losing over $100 in prepaid daycare that I couldn't use, and having to spend an additional $105 to have my dog sitter check in on the days she was supposed to be in daycare. I honestly have no idea how this miscommunication happened or what I could have done differently to have a better understanding of what to expect. Dr. A said that the procedure went exactly as planned so it's not like they got in there and realized that it was going to have to be more invasive. Bottom line is this "oversight" added another $200 to my bill in addition to the $2000 I had already spent at the office (1600+ for the procedure and pathology). Not ok. I'm also not convinced that I needed to take my pup to an ophthalmologist. I probably should have asked if my vet knew of other offices that had the equipment instead of just coming here. But you live and you learn. General note: parking here is horrendous. There is a small "garage" in the alley just past the building. Don't even bother. Even if there is an open spot, I'm sure getting into it is a nightmare. I got lucky with street parking a couple times but also had to park a few blocks away at the container store for a small fee. read more

Absolutely the best for the eyes of your animal. They took the best care of my dog. They took the time to meet me , understand my concerns and come up with the perfect solution. I was presented with best and worst case costs. The laser had little recovery time and did not require a cone. Best vet experience ever. Highly recommend. read more

Dr. Armour's technician greeted my dog and I promptly at her appointment time. The tech asked me brief questions and suggested I accompany her to the door because of her nerves. Ten minutes later, Dr. Armour came out to discuss my dog's eyesight. She was professional, warm, thorough, and clearly cared about my rescue pup. Fantastic vet. Couldn't ask for better. read more

Dr. Armour and her team are truly outstanding. My dog Maple nearly lost vision in her left eye due to sudden onset glaucoma. She was also in a lot of pain. Dr. Armour quickly identified the problem and performed surgery, which was successful. She and her team also showed so much compassion for Maple. My pup could not have been in better hands. read more

When our 1.5 year old rescue developed eye problems that turned out to be primary glaucoma, we consulted three different veterinary opthalmologists. We ultimately decided to go with Dr. Armour because she was the most thorough, spent the most time explaining everything and laying out options, and had real compassion. We would highly recommend her and her team. All of the vet techs we have seen are very nice and very capable. The admin side is well-run. read more

I've had numerous issues here and will not be returning with my dog. I'm not sure if it's because they are a part of Friendship Animal Hospital or what. Good luck reaching someone on the phone. Expect frequent, expensive rechecks. Refills are more complicated than they should be. Not worth the hassle given you're easily spending hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars. read more

Had a follow up with Dr Armour for my 113lb American bully Tank. Was a really good appointment. He had Entropin surgery in july to see if he was going to need a 2nd surgery. He is a big guy and they got him in a cloth muzzle because he is mouthy and at his size even a little bit of teeth can be alarming. He didn't mind much, and they had two techs help hold him. The exam was comprehensive, and Dr Armour was great with him. No need for another surgery just need to keep an eye on him in the future. read more

Dr. Armour and her team are absolutely fantastic. Our pup has had two serious eye injuries, one requiring surgery. In both cases Dr. Armour took time to answer all of our questions and discuss options, we were updated on progress, we received calls to check in on Wallace, and we were able to get in touch easily when we had questions or concerns. What's most important is that Wallace has received the very best medical care, we are so grateful that in addition to that we have felt supported and well-informed every step of the way. read more

After the appointment, Dr. Armour called to tell me I had made her technician cry, but wouldn't give me any details or help me understand. As a result, I didn't feel comfortable returning for follow-up care. read more

Dr. Armour has been a blessing helping me through a rough time with my pug's eyes. Her follow-up notes were thorough, she was available by email on a holiday and I felt no pressure on choosing a treatment plan. I would recommend to anyone that has a pet needing extra attention for their eyes. read more

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Thanks so much to Dr Armour. She's so caring and honest. Our dog Angie was treated with love. My first time there and I will always take Angie there. Great Doctor and staff. read more

Dr. Armour is wonderful. She approached my senior dog's eye problem with caution and with doable steps one at a time. I was expecting some kind of a different approach because I felt he was not doing well. Doctor Armour was very reassuring and is taking this one step at a time, nothing over the top or aggressive. The staff is sooooo professional, from booking an appointment to arriving and they are all prompt. read more

I gave a five star review for the consultation and plan of action. This review is post-procedure. My pet had eyelid adenomas that were growing and needed to be removed. This was laser surgery under sedation. I would honestly give more than 5 stars if I could. Dr. Armour suggested my Weimaraner, Micah, come in for one of the first time slots on the day of the procedure as he was highly nervous during the consultation. On they day I was again walked through the plan. Dr. Armour and her assistants could not have been more professional and kind. Upon request they allowed me into the room where he was given sedation so I could ease his anxiety as he went under, I was also there post-procedure as he came around. I was there as they gently lifted him onto the gurney and as he came off. They handled all 72 lbs of him with extreme care. This is where the more than 5 stars came in and is outside of the ophthalmology. I asked them if I could clip his nails while he was sedated. They had already done it, the best clip and pad cleanup he has ever had! I asked if I could put in ear drops while he was out. They did it! As a senior my pup has lots of lumps and bumps and fairly large sebaceous adenomas behind his ears and on his head. They asked me if during the procedure, would I like them removed. Yes please!! They sent all removed tissue to the lab to test, all good. They answered all my questions between consultation and procedure. The cost I thought was very fair considering the expertise, equipment, sedation, lab results and take home meds. I love this place, the breadth of services they offer and the love and respect they showed my pet. read more

I could not be more pleased with my help from Dr. Armour and her team. My dog "Doc" had two growths, the more problematic one being a mast cell tumor on his eyelid - a problematic location to work on. At every step of the process, Dr. Armour and her team were courteous, super thorough, and clear as a bell in terms of their advice and communications with me. Both growths were removed with minimal upset to Doc. I don't know what the future will bring as mast cells have a tendency to return, but I know that I got the best possible treatment. An added bonus was that the charge for this treatment was, based on vet bills I have gotten over the years, 100% reasonable. read more

Excellent. Dr. Armour is kind, patient and caring. The stuff is as well. I have a cat with complicated eye issues and I truly believe he is getting the best possible care. I am so happy to have this team. read more

Dr. Armour saw my elderly dog Suzie today - she and her staff were very gentle and thorough. She detected an issue that is still minor at this stage but should be treated to protect Suzie's eyesight going forward, so we will be doing that. The appointment took place right on time, so know long waiting, and I think costs were reasonable. I have no hesitation about recommending this opthalmology practice to other pet owners. read more

Dr. Armour and her staff are wonderful! They genuinely care about the animals and take their time to make sure both the animal and the human are comfortable. I took my cat Mango here because his eye is constantly weeping. Other drs gave him drops and gel but nothing seemed to work. Dr Armour gave him a combination of drops which got rid of the gunk in his eye for the first time in a year! Then he got in a fight with another one of my household cats and his cornea was scratched. She was worried because it was so deep that he'd need surgery but gave me several medicines to use in hopes of it healing. We just went in for a follow up a week later and his eye is healed! You could see the relief on her face when she looked at his eye. She was genuinely glad that he was healed. I am very happy with Armour vet and would highly recommend them if you need a specialist. read more

Dr. Armour and her assistant were kind, caring, and highly competent. They took pains to make my cat comfortable and provided clear, detailed explanations of his eye problem and the measures that I could take to address it. Even the gentleman staffing the desk was incredibly nice and helpful! read more

Our first time visiting Dr. Amour and appreciate the professionalism, warmth, and clinical expertise. Our older dog is having trouble seeing and we wanted to see if she was a candidate for eye surgery to improve her vision. Dr. Armour gave us a comprehensive assessment about the current state of her vision, which unfortunately, is just due to normal aging and is not able to be corrected. Dr. Armour was thorough and compassionate, and her staff was professional and polite. I would highly recommend her to any one who expects exceptional care for their animal. read more

Dr. Armour is phenomenal and literally saved my dog's eye. She suggested an aggressive yet conservative approach that avoided a costly surgery. In the first few days after our initial visit as an emergency referral from our regular vet, we were very anxious and concerned given the severity of his ruptured cornea. Dr. Armour responded to emails answering questions about his medications and our concerns in between visits. We also get detailed reports emailed after each visit. Great vet opthalmologist and top-notch service. read more