Eye Care Services in Washington DC - Optometry

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1919 Pennsylvania Ave (202) 659-6555

Pennsylvania Ave (202) 659-6555 18th Street (202) 467-5555

Eye Care Services in Washington, DC

Our eye care center, Metropolitan Optical, offers a full range of eye health services to clients of all ages, from children to older adults: routine eye exams and vision tests, eye disease diagnosis and management, immediate attention for eye emergencies, and complete eye health management. The optometrists in our practice provide eyewear prescriptions and offer corrective laser eye surgery co-management as well. You can get in touch with our eye doctor's office to set up an appointment at your convenience and learn more about some of our key services below.

Comprehensive Eye Exam

Complete eye exams are not just for updating your prescription. Learn more about what your eye doctor will screen for, what to expect at your appointment, some of the advanced technology we use, and special considerations for pediatric and infant eye care.

Contact Lens Exams

A contact lens exam provides all of the measurements and testing that are required to determine if your eyes are suitable for contact lens wear. We are able to fit most patients (even hard-to-fit) and will generate your contact lens prescription.

Eye Disease Management

We diagnose and manage ocular diseases such as Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy and Cataracts.

Eye Emergencies (Pink/Red Eyes)

Did you know your optometrist can help you with red eyes, pink eye, sore eyes, foreign body removal and eye emergencies?

Dry Eye

Understanding dry eye will help you determine the best treatment option. Dry eye occurs when a person doesn't have enough quality tears to lubricate and nourish the eye.

Want to learn more about our optometry services? Call to schedule a consultation today.

What Our Patients
Are Saying

Highly recommend if you are in the DC area. Great location and great experience with everyone in the office.

TERA S. | December 18, 2019

I enjoyed my eye exam with Dr. Ayalew. I also thought the staff was very friendly and helpful in helping me find my new glasses. I look forward to my next eye exam.

EMILY D. | December 17, 2019

Dr. Ayalew is delightful! She is knowledgeable, professional and kind. She answered all my questions and was interesting to talk to about the health and science of eyes. I am grateful I have finally found a great eye doctor!

ANNA H. | December 6, 2o19

Very thorough and thoughtful from the moment I walked through the doors. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. There was little to no wait and I felt like they took great care during my exam.

MERCII T. | November 26, 2o19

Dr. Ayalew was attentive, kind, and knowledgeable. I was seen right away, had an efficient initial check up with an assistant, and completed a thorough yet quick exam with Dr. Ayalew. I appreciated her lessons and descriptions about eye health and would definitely recommend her.

CAITLIN C. | September 30, 2019

Dr. Ayalew was really great. She was very friendly and quick, but not rushed. She explained everything to me and took her time to make sure I was satisfied with the lens Rx she prescribed. Her staff was also friendly and attentive.

ELIZABETH W. | August 22, 2019

Dr. Ayew is consistently excellent, as is the doctor I saw most recently; Dr. Lee. She is thorough, knowledgeable, compassionate, and clearly cares about her patients.

BENJAMIN H. | August 12, 2019

Everyone in the office was very friendly - the receptionist, the eye tech, the doctor, and the office manager. The doctor heard my concerns and didn't dismiss my experience with contact lenses that hurt (unlike a previous doctor I saw). I'm glad I found a doctor that I actually want to return to.

RACHEL L. | April 2, 2019

Fast and courteous! I've found my new eye doctor in DC. The front desk staff and assistants are all so kind and welcoming. I waited no more than 10 minutes on a Friday before a long weekend. The total for my annual eye exam came out to under two hundo -- fair enough for a once a year visit in my opinion. Will be back!

CHRISTINA B. | March 9, 2019

Dr. Ayalew and her staff were very kind and helpful. As someone who had gone 10 years without an eye exam, I did not know what to expect, but they took care of me promptly and guided me through every step of the process. I would certainly recommend this doctor and office, and plan on returning there for my future eye-care needs.

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What Our Patients
Are Saying

TERA S. | December 18, 2019

EMILY D. | December 17, 2019

ANNA H. | December 6, 2o19

MERCII T. | November 26, 2o19

CAITLIN C. | September 30, 2019

ELIZABETH W. | August 22, 2019

BENJAMIN H. | August 12, 2019

RACHEL L. | April 2, 2019

CHRISTINA B. | March 9, 2019

JAMES F. | March 8, 2019

Pennsylvania Ave.

18th Street

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What Our PatientsAre Saying

TERA S. | December 18, 2019

EMILY D. | December 17, 2019

ANNA H. | December 6, 2o19

MERCII T. | November 26, 2o19

CAITLIN C. | September 30, 2019

ELIZABETH W. | August 22, 2019

BENJAMIN H. | August 12, 2019

RACHEL L. | April 2, 2019

CHRISTINA B. | March 9, 2019

JAMES F. | March 8, 2019

Pennsylvania Ave.

18th Street

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