Family Eye Care & Surgery has been providing patients in the Washington DC Metro area with the highest quality of eye care for over forty years.
AtFamily Eye Care & Surgery, you are our number one priority. Our doctor is committed to listening to all of your concerns and to fully understanding your medical needs and history. We feel that patients receive better eye care when their doctor spends more time getting to know them, not less. Dr. Herz takes pride in clearly communicating medical advice so that you always understand and feel comfortable with your treatment. We also appreciate that your time is important. That’s why we strive to ensure your appointment will be on time, every time.
Family Eye Care & Surgery provides a wide range of ophthalmic services from routine eye exams to screening and treatment for a full spectrum of medical eye problems including diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, dry eyes and corneal disorders. Dr. Herz uses the latest in eye imaging technology to ensure these diseases are carefully monitored. Read more about Dr. Herz’s surgical specialties here.
New Patients
From the moment you contact our office, Family Eye Care & Surgery’s staff will strive to make your eye care experience is pleasant and hassle free. Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled appointment to complete new patient forms, or you may download and complete them in advance of your visit.
Download New Patient Forms
A new patient exam usually takes 1.5 hours and includes evaluation of the following:
• medical history
• visual acuity
• refraction for glasses prescription
• eye muscle alignment
• peripheral vision
• pupillary response
• external orbit
• microscopic evaluation with slit lamp
• eye pressure
• retina, macula, and optic nerve after dilation
If a contact lens prescription is desired, this must be specified when your appointment is made as this will require extra time and special evaluation.
Read why patients refer their loved ones to our doctor.
“I’ve been a patient of Dr. Herz for about two years. A year ago she performed cataract surgery on both of my eyes. The surgery went well and the recovery was excellent. I returned last week for a follow-up visit. I am ultra pleased with Dr. H. and her staff who are professional and caring. Dr. H. is a caring and friendly doctor. She is easy to talk to and never makes the patient feel rushed. When in the office, one feels like a friend rather than a patient. I have recommended other people to Dr. H. and they are equally enamored with her.”
—August 21, 2019 by Marshall F.