Eye Doctors of Washington: Maryland - DC LASIK Surgeons

About the Eye Doctors of Washington

Dr. Thomas E. Clinch and Dr. Paul C. Kang have extensive LASIK surgery experience helping patients in Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland.

As a renowned leader in ophthalmology, Dr. Thomas E. Clinch has performed over 15,000 LASIK procedures and has been selected as a VISX® STAR surgeon, ranking him among the top LASIK surgeons in the country. He served as an investigator in the clinical studies that led to FDA approval of LASIK, PRK, and Intacs®. Dr. Clinch has authored over 100 scientific articles and presentations. Recently honored with an Achievement Award by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Dr. Clinch has been named in the National Registry of Who’s Who and Best Doctors and Top Ophthalmologists in America. Dr. Clinch is a Diplomat of the American Board of Ophthalmology as well as a member of numerous professional societies.

Dr. Clinch’s training and education:

Louisiana State University Eye Center - Fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery
Wills Eye Hospital – Residency in Ophthalmology
Jefferson Medical College – Medical School
Cornell University – Undergraduate Studies
Head of the Department of Ophthalmology, Naval Hospital, Camp Lejeune
Director of Cornea and Refractive Surgery Services - University of Utah

Dr. Paul C. Kang has extensive experience in LASIK, PRK, Intacs®, refractive lens implantation, cataract surgery, anterior segment reconstruction, and corneal transplantation including the Boston keratoprosthesis (artificial cornea). He has authored numerous articles and presentations on corneal transplantation and refractive surgery which have been published in scientific journals. Dr. Kang serves as a scientific reviewer for the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and is on the Visual Sciences Committee at the National Institute of Health. He was awarded the State Affairs Star Award by the American Board of Ophthalmology, and his clinical research has been recognized by the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.

Dr. Kang’s training and education:

John Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah - Fellowship in Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery
Duke University Eye Center – Residency in Ophthalmology
Indiana University – Medical School
Harvard University – Undergraduate Studies

Inspired to study ophthalmology by his visually impaired father, Dr. Kang brings a passion to eye care which is reflected in his relationship with patients. In addition to English, Dr. Kang speaks both Korean and Spanish

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About the Practice

Eye Doctors of Washington has the unique distinction of providing the most advanced LASIK surgery technologies in an academically oriented private practice setting. Our research grants allow us to have the most advanced diagnostic equipment including WaveScan™ aberrometers, optic nerve analyzers, and specular microscopes. We provide a wide spectrum of eye care, ranging from comprehensive general eye examinations to highly specialized ophthalmologic care including laser vision correction and other eye surgery treatments at our Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC, area offices. Our locations were chosen to be easily accessible by car, metro, or bus. We have carefully designed our offices to make your visit both comfortable and efficient.
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