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Northern Virginia Doctors of Optometry

About

Why Choose Us

Our Experience

Northern Virginia Doctors of Optometry has been providing personalized optometric services across Northern Virginia since our inception in the 1970's. We are known for excellence in eye care and are chosen by top-performing athletes on D.C. sports teams for our cutting-edge services.  Our experienced doctors and staff perform comprehensive eye exams and specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of eye conditions, diseases, and problems. We also fit and recommend high-quality eyeglasses and contact lenses to help improve impaired vision.

NVDO Crystal City Office
Eye Doctors of Northern Virginia Doctors of Optometry
Providing Excellence in Eye Care for Over 40 Years.
Awards & Recognition

Our Vision

At Northern Virginia Doctors of Optometry it is our passion to provide each patient with a personalized experience utilizing state-of-the-art technology to evaluate, enhance, and preserve vision and eye health.

woman receiving a comprehensive eye exam from her eye doctor
Compassionate Care

Our Values

At Northern Virginia Doctors of Optometry, we take our vision statement seriously. More than just words documented with pen and paper, they connect us and drive us to provide the most compassionate eye health care and vision needs to each of our patients.

Our core values include compassion and character. This means we value people and strongly believe that everyone is entitled to receiving the best possible treatment. Additionally, we conduct ourselves with the highest levels of integrity and fairness while recognizing the value of diversity and teamwork.

Advanced Care

Specialty Clinics

In addition to routine eye examinations, we offer a wide range of specialties to meet your needs. Our optometrists are experts in dry eye treatment, pediatric eye care, vision therapy, specialty contact lens fittings, low vision evaluations, LASIK consultations, sports vision evaluations and training, post-concussion syndrome evaluations and therapy, myopia management, and the diagnosis and management for all major eye conditions.

sports vision

Compassion

We value people and strongly believe that everyone is entitled to receiving the best possible treatment. We are committed to providing thorough eye health and vision care by advancing our professionals through education, training, and technology.

Character

We uphold the highest standards of integrity and fairness. We value diversity and teamwork. We are committed to providing exceptional patient care and creating a supportive work environment that empowers employees to excel.

Our Core Values

Compassion

We value people and strongly believe that everyone is entitled to receiving the best possible treatment. We are committed to providing thorough eye health and vision care by advancing our professionals through education, training, and technology.

Character

We uphold the highest standards of integrity and fairness. We value diversity and teamwork. We are committed to providing exceptional patient care and creating a supportive work environment that empowers employees to excel.
What They Say

Patient Reviews

Dr. Sparrenberger is outstanding. His tests are thorough and advanced. He explains and shows you the results and his manner is upbeat and pleasant.
Mary H.
Patient
Dr. Giles at the Northern Virginia Doctors of Optometry is 5 star plus! Very efficient, timely, knowledgeable, and current on all options of necessary or personal choice options for care. The office is also efficient and timely.
Dorothy S.
Patient
This is a very professional office from the Office Manager, to the Technician to Dr. Snively. All personnel are TOP NOTCH and very knowledgeable in their fields. Patients are treated with respect and kindness.
Vickie K.
Patient
I’ve found Dr. Smithson to be one of the most energetic, professional, knowledgeable and most importantly, thorough clinicians I’ve ever worked with in any medical discipline. We value our relationship with him and Northern Virginia Doctors of Optometry because our players know they are getting the best in eye care anywhere.
Eric Waters
Head Athletic Trainer,
Washington Wizards
Dr Smithson and his staff did an excellent job. His eye exam was the most thorough exam I have had. I really appreciate his professionalism. He addressed my visual functional needs. His work with the professional sports teams.
Sharon F.
Patient
As a professional baseball player, I went to NVDO looking for help in taking my game to the next level. I always thought I had decent vision, but in my first appointment with Dr. Keith Smithson I found out I had been playing at a disadvantage. My visual acuity wasn’t as good as I previously thought. Dr. Smithson worked with me to formulate a plan to help get me the best vision possible, allowing me to perform at my highest level on the field.
Justin Maxwell
Former Houston Astros Outfield
My 12th year with NVDO!! Wouldn’t go anywhere else!! Dr Doan is THE BEST. Thank you for your continued excellent service.
Antoinette R.
Patient
For the past decade, Dr. Keith Smithson has implemented vision training exercises with the team that our players use to improve their reaction times, visual tracking speeds, and decision making capabilities. Dr. Smithson has a strong passion for helping athletes succeed. We are very fortunate to have him and Northern Virginia Optometrists support us. Thanks for all the help.
Brian Goodstein
Head Athletic Trainer,
Washington D.C.
Dr. Vroustouris is outstanding. She has been my family's eye doctor for 19 years and provides outstanding service.
Steve C.
Patient

Come see why we are considered the best optometrists in Northern Virginia!

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