Northern Virginia Doctors of Optometry
Optometry • Arlington, VA • Since 1975 • seven locations
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About
Northern Virginia Doctors of Optometry (NOVA Eye Docs) is a privately held medical practice with 7 locations across Northern Virginia, including Arlington. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Falls Church, VA, the practice offers comprehensive eye care and a wide range of specialties. Services include pediatric eye care, vision therapy, specialty contact lenses, LASIK consultations, sports vision, post-concussion evaluations, ortho-k, dry eye treatment, and management of major eye conditions. They emphasize personalized, local care and serve the Arlington area from multiple nearby offices. Contact: (703) 660-9494.
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What services are offered?
Eye exams, contact lens fittings, medical eye care, dry eye treatment, vision therapy, myopia control, sports vision evaluations, pediatric eye care, low vision, specialty contact lenses, LASIK consultations.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Zocdoc (Dr. Sharleen He): 4.87/5 (23 reviews)
- WebMD (Dr. Shazia Ahmed): 4.5/5 (12 ratings)
- Yelp (Visual Health Doctors of Optometry): 3.4/5 (125 reviews)
- Washington Consumers' Checkbook (My Eye Dr): 40% superior rating (21 ratings)
Patients praise
- Thorough and professional eye examinations
- Knowledgeable and patient doctors who explain results clearly
- Friendly, efficient, and welcoming office staff
- Clean, modern facilities and a diverse, high-quality selection of eyewear
- Personalized patient care and positive communication during appointments
Common complaints
- Difficulty obtaining personal optical records or prescriptions
- Issues with delivery times for glasses or corrective lenses
- Perceived high costs compared to competitors
- Inconsistent customer service or perceived lack of competence in some staff interactions
"Hands down the best experience i’ve had at the eye doctor. the appointment was super quick and easy. Dr. He is a great listener, answered all my questions & explained everything throughly."
- Zocdoc Review of Dr. Sharleen He"Twice ordered progressive lenses and when they came in they were NOT. For one pair, they claimed that lost my subscription because they do not keep their records back more than one year."
- Washington Consumers' Checkbook Review of My Eye Dr"too expensive. Used to go here but not now."
- Washington Consumers' Checkbook Review of VisualEyes OptometristSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Eunice Hae Min Hwang, OD - Arlington, VA - Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Optometry - Schedule an Appointment - Apr 16, 2026
- Dr. Ha-Phuong Tran | Eye Doctor Washington DC | Alexandria, VA - Feb 24, 2026
- Dr. Andrew Holzman Named a Top Doctor in Arlington Magazine's July/August 2025 Edition - Send2Press Newswire - Jul 22, 2025
- Dr. Trisia L. Jarvis, OD - Optometrist in Burke, VA - Jun 11, 2026
- Retinal Ophthalmologist Winchester VA | Dr. Waqas Ilyas MD - Jan 9, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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