Was the least effective and most expensive treatment that accomplished nothing when I had a problem with my cornea. Had to find another doctor who could prescribe the simple drops that fixed the issue. read more

Just incredIble. He is very knowledgeable and has amazing bedside manner. His staff is kind & accommodating. His office is homey & familial. I was very grateful to see Dr Chow on very short notiCe due to an eye emergency. He was perfect, kind, educational & referred me to the right place. He went to great lengths to ensure that I was taken care of even making personal calls to his fellow physicians on my behalf. I'm so grateful. He's now my eye doc for life. Thanks Dr Chow! read more

Very sweet doctor！Dr Chow embodies the best quality of a traditional Chinese intellectual. His dedication and spirit of service to his patients is quite rare in today's world. I had two pleasant visits with him and we also had very interesting conversations. read more

I went to Dr Chow for removal of my Stye. He operated me 2 times but it was not cured. He was even ready to operate the 3rd time. And to my surprise he sent me bills for all 3 visits and charged me for surgery. I made another mistake by taking my wife to his clinic for regular eye checkup (before my 2nd surgery). For preventive visit, his office sent me a bill of more than $200 and the prescription he wrote for the glasses had so much variation than her existing glasses. Dr Chow is very polite and an excellent human being, but I wont recommend him to any one. read more

Dr. Chow is a kind hearted, dedicated, professional, hardworking, lovely doctor. After searching for an ophthalmologist in the Reston area on yelp, Dr. Chow seemed to fit the bill. I am grateful for the reviews AND for Dr. Chow in providing me relief for a badly infected eye. Within 24 hours, my eye was much better and on the way to healing. Dr. Chow was thorough, attentive, made me laugh with some great stories (which helped put me at ease for the procedure for the infection). and was just a delight. If I could give him 100 stars, I would. During my follow up appointment, I happened to overhear Dr. Chow stating that a new client was coming in near closing hours (on a Friday) for a serious issue but could not find a doctor willing to let him book an appointment. Dr. Chow happily accepted this client, even though it meant he and his staff would be kept late at work on Friday. This is a doctor I want to keep. Someone who puts clients and their health first. While in the office, Dr. Chow will say multiple times, "Thank you for allowing me to serve you". And he means it. He is a doctor who loves his job, wants to help, and serves his clients above and beyond. Dr. Chow, allow me to say "Thank you" for being you! You are a diamond of a doctor!!! read more

I searched EVERYWHERE to find the best eye doctor in Northern Virginia and it led me right to this guy! I started out at Finley Eye Care which was good but I needed surgery eventually and I finally found David Chow's office. His staff is super friendly and professional, but I can't express how courteous and experienced he is! I had a series of corneal abrasions that led to corneal erosion and he was able to correct my vision back to 20/20 with some basic procedures, which insurance covered. His level of knowledge is unmatched, and if there is anything he is unable to do he is partnered with Dr. Ahmed Nasrullah's offices, and has a huge network of doctors that can squeeze you in, just in case there's an emergency call first, he will find a way to help you. One of the few doctors I've met that still care and treat you like family read more

Im extremely myopic. When I first moved to NOVA I actually had a Dr. tell me that Ivwas so nearsighted that he couldn't treat me. As it turned out he did me a favor because his closed door led me to Dr Chow. Who not only gladly accepted me as a patient, got me to see 20/20 for the first time in my life with contacts. I've seen Dr Chow since I was 25. Im now 48. I thank the Lord for him. Through retinal detachments, glasses and contacts he's been there. He always says it's his honor to have me as a patient. Thanks to him I've seen a marriage and the birth of two beautiful daughters. If you are looking for a caring, amazing Opthomologist, open your heart and eyes to Dr Chow. He will help you see. read more

Dr. Chow was very personable and straight forward. I went there for contacts but found out he would not give me a Rx for them because of my astigmatism. In general, if you are looking for contacts and/or eye glasses you are better off just going to a store versus using Dr. Chow. I went in for contacts and left with nothing more than Rx for new lens. I took off 3 stars because the lady who took my insurance information refused to use my Eyemed insurance until Aetna turned her down. I even told her that Aetna did not provide me eye coverage and she still charged me the Aetna copay and submitted the paper work to Aetna. To top it off, she called me to ask if I would contact my primary care physician to get a referral for my Aetna plan (again having to tell her she should be using my Eyemed insurance). This situation alone is making me not want to ever go back. Needless to say, I'm a little disappointed and I am weary that I am going to be overcharged when I get the final bill. read more

My kids and I have been patients of Dr. Chow for many years. Our experience has been GREAT! From the ease of making appointment to professional/personal medical care and above all, besides his competent medical care, he has an excellent beside manner. We are so grateful to Dr. Chow and his wonderful staff. Homaira Behsudi-Wali and family read more

Dr. Chow was a nice man but I had a very unpleasant experience at his office. I told him I was having double vision, he checked the optic nerve, and that was it. During the appointment he took a 5-10 min phone call and one of the receptionists came in to talk to him. He barely paid attention to me or the symptoms that I was telling him about. At the end of the appointment he gave me the number for a neurologist and said to call him. Not only was the neurologist rated very low on Yelp but the phone number didn't even work. Today, I saw a neuro-ophthalmologist who was able to diagnose me immediately with strabismus. My eyes were literally turning inwards and Dr. Chow didn't notice. Luckily, my new doctor was able to diagnose what was wrong and start me along the next steps for treatment. I would NOT recommend going to Dr. Chow if you have a serious vision issue going on. The extra copay for a specialty doctor is not worth it. I WON'T be going back! read more

If you have extra time to spare (1 1/2 wait) not for an eye exam and would like to be seen by the dr. 3 times a week and get charged every time then this is the place for you. Went in for an eye stye and was recommend to do surgery each time. The front desk's main concern was to collect payment and insurance information (provided all the details on insurance over the phone prior to the appointment). read more

The very best eye surgeon in America. I flew from Florida to have Dr. Chow remove my eye ptgrygium. My first eye was botched by an Emory University surgeon. Dr. Chow did such a good job. My eye is perfect now. Thank you! read more

Fantastic - a caring and extremely competent doctor - efficient and kind and charming - what more can you ask for? I had no problem getting an appointment and a real human answered the phone when I called. I had virtually no wait time when I arrived. The office was clean and the equipment was impressive (I needed several specialized eye tests that are not offered by regular optometrists). Highly recommended. read more

This guy kills me. Couldn't get him to shut up. Did a great job updating my oculars and seemed fascinated by every detail of my life, kids, family Worth the price of admission even without the eye exam. Will spend all the time in the world with you and make you feel as if you are his only customer. Just try to ignore me Ha ha ha read more

Dr.Chow is awesome! He and his staff were able to see me on very short notice. He is very talented, amicable, and quickly put my concerns at ease to resolve my eye issue. Thank you!! read more

Dr. Chow is wonderful, or, as my daughter says, awesome. I first saw him about 10 years ago when I couldn't get an appointment with my former eye doctor. I got his name from the yellow pages, and was able to get an appointment that same day. I went back to him several times, and he asked if I had Diabetes. I didn't have it. During a routine blood test six years ago my doctor discovered that I did have Type 2 Diabetes. Last year Dr. Chow sent me to a retina specialist to check for problems that can occur with Diabetes. He also sent me to a Glaucoma specialist. My daughter had a blocked tear duct three weeks ago, and I gave her Dr. Chow's number. She was also able to get an appointment the same day, was very impressed, and will be taking her twin 5-year old sons to him for an eye checkup. He is very personable, thorough, and takes his time with his patients. He does not push LASIK eye surgery, like the other doctors I have gone to. His office bills the insurance company for you. I highly recommend him. read more

Dr. Chow consistently provides comprehensive and professional service. I have seen him twice over the years and always receive a very comprehensive eye exam. read more

I scheduled an appointment for a very specific problem, not just a routine eye exam or vision test. To schedule the appointment, we provided lots of details on insurance and the medical issue by phone to schedule the appointment. Arrived and filled out all the various paperwork, only to find out that Dr. Chow doesn't accept "obamacare," by which they apparently meant our Anthem BCBS policy, but the way they kept calling it "obamacare," it seemed like they were trying to make a political point. (The policy has opthalmic coverage and lots of other ophthalmologist, even in the same building, on the plan panel -- some plans are choosier than others.) Could have saved us quite a bit of wasted time if they had just admitted they didn't qualify for this plan. Based on another review, it looks like this problem may be staff who answer the phone and fail to recognize which policies are which. read more

Dr. Chow successfully treated me for a minor eye condition. His office staff was courteous and efficient. Dr. Chow is warm and ebullient and a pleasure to interact with. Of special note, Dr. Chow proved very accommodating to my busy weekday schedule, agreeing to meet with me for a follow-up visit during what seemed to be non-standard office hours. This latter gesture was helpful to me and extraordinary considering the minimal flexibility shown by other doctors in this area. read more

Dr. Chow came highly recommended from my PCP and I can see why! Very friendly , quick , and efficient. I 100% recommend this Provider.

Although I did not see Dr. Chow, I did see another doctor in the same office for a pink eye infection. I got charged $234 just for that. Avoid this place if you don't want to be ripped off. Way too expensive. And my eyes are worse..... read more

WONDERFUL! I have never written a review for a doctor prior to now, but we would highly recommend him to others. He genuinely cares about the well being of his patients and is committed to providing the time to answer your questions. His front office staff was quick, responsive, and friendly. Plenty of parking is available on site for free of charge. Thanks for a great visit! read more

Dr. Chow is not only a great doctor, but a great person. I had a problem with my eye that required a procedure with something stuck into my tear duct. It didn't hurt at all in Dr. Chow's capable hands. After my treatment by Dr. Chow, I traveled to Florida for a short vacation. While in Florida, the same problem developed and I saw a local ophthalmologist and got the same procedure. When Dr. Chow did the procedure, it didn't hurt, and didn't cause any irritation at all. When the Florida doctor did the same procedure, it was uncomfortable, and hurt afterward. This demonstrates how skilled and careful Dr. Chow is. He also seems to genuinely care about his patients, and takes his work very seriously. He exemplifies what the medical profession should be -- caring and capable. We are glad Dr. Chow is there in Reston! read more

Doctor Chow was amazing, it took him literally 5 minutes to realize it was a BLOCKED TEAR DUCT, something so simple that no one else thought about and I was in terrible pain for 3 days! He treated me like a friend/family member...it's rare to see that kind of care and interest in others in doctors now-a-days; being in business myself, that's called quality care that I can appreciate. The minute he cleared my tear duct the pain/pressure was gone. He's fast and really good at what he does. He is passionate about what he does and his clients' well being....but wouldn't you want someone like that to work on you? He's a specialist so obviously he's gona be a little more expensive than others and people that have no clue. If I had gone to him first, I would have avoided paying for all the emergency visits because my insurance stinks. I will definitely go back to him if or when I need an eye doctor. read more

Saw Dr. Chow for an eye infection. He prescribed drops for my eye and referred me to an eye specialist. I saw the specialist and she advised me to continue to use the same eye drops. I called Dr. Chow's office to get a refill authorization and spoke to the non-Asian female assistant. She told me she would give my message to Dr. Chow. No one returns my call so I call the pharmacy to find out if the refill had been called in. I was told no one from Chow's office had called the pharmacy. I called Chow's office again and explained the situation again to the same assistant. She put me on hold, not explaining why she put me on hold. After a few minutes she returned to the telephone to tell me that I was contacted and told to get the prescription from the specialist Chow referred me to. I let her know that I was not contacted by anyone in Chow's office. She put me on hold again. A few minutes later I heard Chow's voice on the telephone. Again, the assistant didn't tell me she put me on hold until Chow was able to talk to me. Poor telephone etiquette. Dr. Chow told me that the specialist he referred me to should authorize the prescription. I told him that I should have been told this the first time I called his office and that I saw the eye specialist today and had I known you wouldn't authorize the refill I could have asked the specialist to authorize the prescription. His response was that I was referred to a specialist and the specialist should authorize the prescription. Hello, is anybody home--you already said that. Obviously Chow is not a good listener. Needless to say, I will not be patronizing his business any longer. By the way, no offense, Chow's Asian assistant has a heavy accent and I could barely understand what she says when she talks. In any successful business communication with customers is key. read more