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Harry N. Snyder, O.D.
Dr. Snyder has been in practice in Falls Church for 30 years
and maintains one of the largest contact lens practices in
the area. He has served as a clinical investigator in contact
lens studies for Johnson and Johnson, Wesley Jessen, Ciba
Vision and Bausch and Lomb. He has also served as a Low Vision
Examiner for the Virginia Department of the Visually Handicapped.
Dr. Snyder received a Bachelor of Science degree from the
University of Maryland, and a doctorate from the Illinois
College of Optometry. He is member of the American Optometric
Association, the Virginia Optometric Association and a Fellow
of the American Academy of Optometry. Dr. Snyder was a pioneer
in the co-management of laser corrective surgery. Before
laser vision correction was performed in the U.S., he traveled
to Canada to learn about techniques first hand from experienced
surgeons who performed these procedures. His specialties
include difficult to fit contact lenses, geriatrics, low
vision and the co-management of LASIK and other forms of
laser vision correction for the correction of nearsightedness,
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Hope F. Snively, O.D.
Dr. Snively has been in practice with Dr. Snyder for more than
22 years. She is an alumnus of Boston College and Pennsylvania
College of Optometry (PCO). She has served as a clinical
investigator for contacts lens studies for Johnson and Johnson,
Wesley Jessen, Ciba Vision and Bausch and Lomb. She is a
member of the American Optometric Association and the Virginia
Optometric Association. Dr. Snively`s specialties include
contact lenses, the diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease
and the co-management of laser refractive surgery. As the
mother of four, she also specializes in pediatric optometry.
Her internships included a rotation in the Lynch Pediatric
Unit at the Eye Institute of PCO . Dr. Snively had LASIK
in March of 1999 and is currently seeing 20/20. |
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Alfred Galiani, O.D.
Dr. Galiani was born and raised in the Northern Virginia area
and has been practicing in Crystal City since 1968. He merged
his practice with that of Drs. Snyder and Snively in 1995,
when the combined practices became Northern Virginia Doctors
of Optometry. Dr. Galiani received his undergraduate degree
from George Washington University and his doctorate from
Pennsylvania College of Optometry. He is a member of the
American Optometric Association and the Virginia Optometric
Association, with more than 35 years of experience. Dr. Galiani
specializes in contact lenses, especially the "difficult
to fit" patient. Additionally, his experience in laser
corrective surgery has led to an expertise in pre and post-operative
co-management for the correction of nearsightedness, farsightedness
and astigmatism. |
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Linda Miller, O.D.
Dr. Miller graduated from St. Francis College with a Bachelor
of Science degree as a physician’s assistant. After
several years in practice, Dr. Miller earned her doctorate
from Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Following a contact
lens internship in the office of Drs. Snyder and Snively,
she joined the practice. Dr. Miller has served as a clinical
investigator in contact lens studies for Johnson and Johnson,
Wesley Jessen, Ciba Vision and Bausch and Lomb. She is a
member of the American Optometric Association and the Virginia
Optometric Association. Dr. Miller is experienced in the
co-management of cataracts, glaucoma, LASIK and other forms
of laser eye surgery. Her specialties include contact lenses,
pediatrics and the diagnosis and treatment of anterior segment
diseases. |
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Theodora Vroustouris, O.D.
Dr. Vroustouris was born and raised in Northern Virginia. She
received her Bachelor of Science from Old Dominion University
and her doctorate from Illinois College of Optometry. Dr.
Vroustouris completed a residency in primary care at the
Illinois Eye Institute in Chicago. She is a member of the
American Optometric Association and the Virginia Optometric
Association. She has received specialized training in the
diagnosis and management of glaucoma, dry eyes, posterior
segment retinal diseases as well as the pre and post operative
co-management of cataracts. Dr. Vroustouris is highly experienced
in the pre and post-operative care of patients undergoing
LASIK and other forms of laser eye surgery. |
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Keith Smithson, O.D.
Dr. Smithson is a graduate of the University of Delaware and
Pennsylvania College of Optometry. He is a pediatric and
sports vision specialist. He is the team optometrist for
the Washington Wizards, Washington Nationals and DC United.
Dr. Smithson has also served as a sports vision consultant
for the Baltimore Ravens, Washington Freedom, Washington
Mystics and Nike. He is available for sports vision consultations
for serious athletes of all ages who are seeking an extra
edge in athletic performance through vision enhancement.
He also conducts visual and perceptual therapy for children
experiencing difficulty in school, and for adults with computer
vision eyestrain or focusing problems. Dr. Smithson is a
member of the Sports Vision section of the American Optometric
Association and the Virginia Optometric Association. |
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Sapho Doan, O.D.
Dr. Doan was born and raised in Northern Virginia. She received
her bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia and
her doctorate degree cum laude from the University of Alabama-Birmingham.
Dr. Doan received training in ocular pathology through her
internships at Capital Eye Consultants, the Birmingham Veterans
Administration Hospital, and the Alabama Institute for the
Deaf and Blind. She specializes in family practice optometry
including contact lens fittings, pediatric examinations and
the treatment and management of ocular diseases. She also
co-manages refractive surgery patients and conducts consultations
at TLC Laser Eye Centers. Dr. Doan is fluent in Vietnamese
and provides her services to this population. |
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Bonnie Bloom, O.D.
Dr. Bloom received a Bachelors of Science degree from Indiana
University and her Doctorate of Optometry from Indiana University
School of Optometry in 1984. She completed an internship
at Baylor Hospital, specializing in cataract patient care,
and completed post-graduate study in the treatment and management
of ocular disease. She has served as a clinical investigator
for contact lens manufacturers, evaluating new lens materials,
designs and solutions. Dr Bloom’s specialties include
hard-to-fit contact lens patients, management of dry eyes,
diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease, and the co-management
of laser refractive surgery. Dr. Bloom is a member of the American
Optometric Association, the Virginia Optometric Association
and the Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society.
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Christina Giles, O.D.
Dr. Giles, a Pennsylvania native, earned her Bachelor of Arts degree cum laude from Gettysburg College and her doctorate from the State University of New York College
of Optometry in New York City . Her specialties include the diagnosis and treatment of ocular diseases including glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy, the fitting of hard and
soft toric/ bifocal contact lenses, LASIK co-management, and general practice optometry. Dr. Giles is a member of the American Optometric Association (including the
Cornea and Contact Lens Section) and the Virginia Optometric Association.
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Robert Sparrenberger, O.D.
Dr. Sparrenberger received his Bachelor of Science degree summa
cum laude from Western Kentucky University and his doctorate
from the Indiana School of Optometry. His specialties include
contact lenses, cataract post-operative care, glaucoma diagnosis
and management, and family practice optometry. Dr. Sparrenberger
has been recognized by Johnson and Johnson for his excellence
in contact lens patient care. Dr. Sparrenberger is a member
of the American Optometric Association and the Virginia Optometric
Association. |
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