6201 Leesburg Pike, Suite 7
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 237-1770
How Can We Help You?
Comprehensive Eye Examinations
Make your appointment for a comprehensive eye examination with Dr. Steiner to get a clear picture of your overall eye health. Find out your visual correction needs or come in for any specific eye problem you may experience.
Contact Lens Fittings
If your are a current or new contact lens wearer, come and find the best fit for you. Looking to change up your look? Colored contacts may be what you're looking for.
Corneal Refractive Therapy
An alternative to glasses and traditional contacts, these specialized lenses are worn overnight while they correct your vision and are removed during the day. The corrective effects are not permanent, the lenses must be worn overnight. Ask about this corrective option to see if it may be a good fit for you.
Full Service Optical
Spend some time after your eye exam browsing our selection of designer frames and lens options.
Dr. Steiner is one of the most experienced Bleph-Ex practitioners in Virginia. Come schedule an appointment to discuss treatment options.
BlephEx Treatment for Blepharitis
What is Blepharitis?
Blepharitis is a chronic, inflammatory disease of the eyelids caused by an overgrowth of normal bacteria living along the lid and the base of the eyelashes. Anyone can get blepharitis at any age, but the prevalence increases with age, since as we get older, we make fewer natural antibodies in our tears.
This overgrowth of bacteria causes crusting along the eyelid, and creates a sticky biofilm that harbors bacterial exotoxins. Since the eyelid margins are difficult to clean, this overgrowth of bacteria, scurf, and biofilm can build up over many years.
The sugary biofilm allows even more bacteria to flourish, not only causing a multitude of irritating symptoms, but eventually chronic inflammation, due to the inflammatory nature of exotoxings. The inflammation, in turn, adversely affects all of the structures in the eyelid, namely, the tear glands.
Constant eye irritation, foreign body sensation and chronic dry eye disease are the end result if not treated. Now, thanks to BlephEx®, your doctor can directly clean and exfoliate your eyelids and lashes, and remove the biofilm, which will almost immediately improve your symptoms and help control the long-term damage to your tear glands.