This field is fairly new and untested. Many mainstream doctors don't do this procedure and it's…read morerarely brought up in medical journals. The doctor works solo and has one assistant. The goal of the office is to make as much ($) out of a person as possible. Payments up front are required and they even try to push a book on you for a couple hundred dollars (yes, 100s) that he has published. The office is not too dissimilar to a 1970s barber shop and has an underground, black market, type of feel. Moreover, the exam (not procedure) itself is quite invasive and the doctor doesn't carefully examine the eyes as most should - but rather pokes and prods intensively. I would opine you look into other doctors before coming here. The best ones are those that have published in actual medical journals and are also recommended by mainstream opthalmologists. Not quite a quack but approach with a grain of salt. Check out the "reviews not recommended" as well since some others have commented similarly.

Perhaps best described as a retro-futuristic Southern gentleman ocular gunfighter, Ol' Doc…read moreKarickhoff blasts away floaters with his laser gun. He is only one of three US doctors performing this procedure. I'd seen three optometrists. The dogma du jour regarding eye floaters is do nothing and try to ignore them but I had the floater from hell--like windshield wiper swiping my eyeball every ten seconds. Even with an eye patch I could see it and I can not describe how annoying/disabling it was but suffice to say I came this close to plucking out my eyeball with a pair of salad tongs. Try as he did, the good Dr K could not help me but he refunded my credit card so at least I wasn't out the $1200 not covered by insurance. I ended up undergoing a vitrectomy. That's where they suck the fluid out of your eyeball with a set of hollow needles and I am finally free!

I scheduled a routine eye exam at Northern Virginia Ophthalmology Associates because the office is…read moreconveniently located in the building where I work and participates in my VSP Vision Care network. Based on my vision insurance, I expected a routine exam with only a minimal out-of-pocket cost. The appointment lasted about 15 to 20 minutes. My eyes were not even dilated, and I have no vision problems. Looking back, I should have questioned why I was asked for my medical insurance information when I checked in for my appointment, which had been scheduled as a routine eye exam. After the visit, I discovered the office had coded the appointment as a medical visit and submitted a claim for more than $300 to my medical insurance instead of billing VSP. The billing process felt misleading and lacked transparency. If you're scheduling a routine eye exam here, I recommend confirming in advance how your visit will be coded and which insurance will be billed so you don't end up with an unexpected insurance claim like I did.

I used Aetna Vision Preferred when my daughter visited this office for a routine eye exam in…read moreNovember 2023. I was charged $286.43 because the visit was incorrectly billed as a medical exam instead of a routine eye exam. As a result, my insurance company denied the claim, and I had to pay out of pocket. In 2024, I contacted my insurance company and was informed that the billing code used was incorrect. I then requested that the office resubmit the claim using the correct code, and they agreed to do so. When I followed up with the office today, I was informed that the claim was never resubmitted and that I would need to submit it myself. However, when I contacted my insurance company today, they advised me that the claim is now outside the two-year filing limit and that I am no longer eligible to request reimbursement.

Dr McAteer's level of care and expertise is outstanding. You'll know the full health of your eye…read morecare and will not get a more thorough exam. And she's an amazing Lady! Highly recommend!

I have been a patient of Dr. Mary Beth McAteer for many years and I always have had a thorough…read moreexam. In addition to being an excellent ophthalmologist, she is very pleasant and will answer your questions fully.

I found out in San Diego that a relatively small mistake in grinding a lens can be pretty horrible…read morewhen driving a car. I came to Dr. Christopher Renner with my San Diego glasses and he found the small mistake and got me new, perfect lenses. I am so happy now when I drive. I can relax because everything is three-dimensional and sharp. Thank you so much to Dr. Renner and his wonderful staff.

When I gave myself a gnarly corneal abrasion causing terrible discomfort, my wife (who is a patient…read morehere) told me I should give them a call to have it checked out. Thankfully they were able to fit me in that same day and I saw Dr. Vinh, who diagnosed my abrasion and immediately alleviated my discomfort with numbing drops and a contact lens bandage over my cornea, prescribing me antibiotic drops to take to prevent an eye infection. Long story short I leaned the very hard way that I am allergic to a specific type of antibiotic eye drop (which for the record Dr. Vinh said was quite rare) and my eye swelled up and became badly inflamed overnight, causing me to return the next day and see Dr. Perry, who took great care of me and gave me steroid drops to bring down the inflammation. A day later and my eye was as good as new, and I saw Dr. Vinh again who gave me a clean bill of health. Simply put, I could not have been in better hands than I was with NOVA Vision Center. The professionalism and care that I experienced from the receptionists to the techs to the doctors was second to none. These folks are good at what they do, they truly care about their patients, and it shows. I now look forward to making them my new eye care place in the future, hopefully next time under better circumstances! :)

LOVE Dr. Larson! I've been coming here to get my eyes checked since I was 7! He is great at what he…read moredoes and always thoroughly examines my eyes. Maybe I'm biased since I haven't been anywhere else but he really is great. A very caring and kindhearted guy.

I needed an eye exam because like an idiot, I didn't realized I was down to my last pair of…read morecontacts and couldn't order more because my prescription is over 2 years old. I have been getting my glasses (2 pair for $99 deal) at MyEyes in Falls Church for a few years now. I really like the customer service there. So, I gave them a call and asked how much an eye exam was with their doctor. I used to have eye insurance and went to MyEyeDr in Ballston (and hated them). I have Tricare now through my husband and there's no eye coverage. I was told if I had "normal vision", meaning no stigmatism or out of the norm issues then it would be $99 for both a contacts and glasses exam. Otherwise it would be $109 (I think...maybe $107? I think it was $109). They had to give me the number to Dr. Larson, his office is not combined with MyEyes' location. Dr. Larson is right next door. I called on a Saturday at 4 PM and got an appointment for Monday at 4:40 PM, which was awesome for my work schedule. When I arrived to my appointment I filled out paperwork and then waited. He was about 20 minutes late, but that's usual with any medical office. He was super nice, he didn't have a nurse or tech come out to get me, he himself did. I went back with him and he was super nice, very talkative, very personable. I recognized his accent and asked him where he was from. He asked me to guess and I said Boston. I was correct. Being from New England myself I said, "Well, no wonder I like you!" He was very thorough with my exam and very realistic. One of my eyes had changed a bit but the other was the same. He asked me if I wanted two different prescriptions or the same for both eyes to keep it simple. I asked if I would notice and he said it was such minute difference that probably not. I decided to stick to one prescription for both. I also had been having terrible dry eye problems with the contacts I was given and unable to change by MyEyeDr at my last eye exam over two years go. I hate paying for unneeded exams and I just wanted to switch back to the Acuvue Oasys that I loved and MyEyeDr wouldn't let me without an exam. I was so irritated that I just ordered another year's worth of the Biofinities online. Dr. Larson put me back in Acuvue Oasys with Hydraclear and said if I had any problems with them I could always switch them out. When I went to check out the woman at the front desk gave me both my contacts and glasses prescription with ALL the needed information, no questions asked. I was impressed. I have had the WORST time in the past with MyEyeDr in Ballston because there is some measurement, I think it's the PD ,that you need for glasses and they wouldn't give it to me. I told them it's my information to have, my medical information and they finally reluctantly gave it to me. It's because they didn't want me ordering my glasses somewhere else. I was so happy to have no problems here, I'm very happy and will definitely go back to Dr. Larson....although in another two years....because like I said, I don't like having exams unless something changes and I can get the second year's contacts supply right at the 11 month mark from now without needing a new prescription. :)

Run, do not walk to her office. I have been seeing Dr. Vu- Gia for over 10 years. Not sure how I…read morefound her but not only is she amazing, her assistant is as well. Customer service from her is top notch and I will see her until she retires.

I have had bad luck with eye doctors..... until I found Dr. Vu Gia. She is nothing short of…read moreawesome.... She takes her time with you, listens closely, and she's up to date on all the latest techniques. I had trouble with wearing contacts for distance vision and having trouble seeing up close without reading glasses. She prescribed multi-focus contacts lenses (which she specializes in) and I've never been more comfortable or happy. Go see her and see more of life! Note: I see her at the offices in Fair Oaks Medical Center

We have had good experience with dr woo in the past. However the other Dr has horrible demeanor…read more Practice made us wait 2 hours to see dr Gulati. The nurse asked us all of the questions and took detailed notes. The dr came in only to spend more time asking the same questions. When she was explaining the diagnosis I was asking questions. She got super irritated!!! If the practice sees this review, let the dr know her irritation was uncalled for, and she was very rude. Will NOT be scheduling with this dr again. Why be in this profession if you cannot be patient and educate your patients?!?! Do not recommend dr gulati. Do recommend dr woo. Practice overall has long wait times. Nurses and front desk helpful.

The reviews are 100% true--this is a five-star practice. So grateful to the administrative team who…read moreprioritized my husband based on him having some concerning symptoms. He was able to see Dr. Gulati right away, and she was excellent. She was able to diagnose him quickly and fortunately allay his fears about his worrisome symptoms. We are extremely pleased to have found a fantastic practice and will be referring others accordingly!

"I want to share my appreciation for a small job that was done efficiently, with care and a smile…read moreby Mr. Tommy Maunakea of Northern Virginia Doctors of Optometry -Falls Church location. After losing my main pair of glasses this morning (April 25, 2026), I was in desperate need of help with an old backup pair that had a missing screw. Mr. Tommy was incredibly diligent; he found a comparable screw and efficiently reattached the temple arm. I'm so grateful for his help--highly recommend this location!" Exceptional service when I needed it most!"

I was able to schedule for the same day for an eye exam that I have neglected for about 2.5 years…read more I was given a few tests by the assistant who was very thorough and explained everything before it happened. Dr. Hoffmann was very detailed oriented and was able to explain very clearly her findings.

Dr. Hale has been exceptional for me. I see her once per year for diabetes follow-up and she…read moremaintains an incredible history. She has given great support on not only the diabetic follow-up, but also in care of my eyes as I have progressed to bifocals.

Provides good advice and cares about her patients. Always inquires about your health and any…read morechanges and is very good at answering questions. Very short waits to get seen.

Her rude husband at the front desk needs to go…read more I had my first appointment with her recently, she asked for absolutely no family history. She doesn't know whether cancer runs in my family, heart disease, diabetes, asthma, etc.... She had no desire to ask any questions. Her first words were "what are your major complaints." I actually didn't have any complaints, but our family doctor retired at the beginning of the year and we needed to find a new doctor and an elderly neighbor recommended her. My husband has already canceled his upcoming appointment with her and I will NOT be returning. For a doctor to not even ask for any medical history a first appointment is absurd. Her manner was very brusque, rude and I left feeling humiliated by her due to a medical condition I have. Her exact words about my condition were " What's up with that? It's ugly." And for some reason, she seemed to think that an unusual symptom I now have is from a medicine I've been on for 17 years. NO. She also didn't seem to know much about a condition I suffered from in the past two years. Well I don't know what country you're from, but that is not how a doctor behaves. I'm also leaving this review on my health insurance website because they ask insured folks to rate the doctors. You can guarantee I put everything and more on my insurance website. Please, don't go to this witch.