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Welcome to Virginia Eye Center, PC
Lansdowne, VA

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Since 1994, Virginia Eye Center, P.C. has been delivering state-of-the-art eye care in a warm and personal setting to Loudoun County and surrounding areas. Our board-certified doctors are well known for their surgical excellence and have successfully completed thousands of surgical procedures. We use the latest equipment, technology and minimally invasive techniques to specialize in cataract surgery, glaucoma, cornea surgery, general ophthalmology and contact lens fittings. But our true passion is for our patients — delivering state-of-the-art care in a friendly, comfortable setting.


Virginia Eye Center, PC | (703) 858-9800
19441 Golf Vista Plaza
Lansdowne, VA 20176

Our Doctors

Niloo Ziai, MD
Niloo Ziai, MD
Glaucoma, General Ophthalmology
Soo Shin, MD
Soo Shin, MD
Cataract Surgery, General Ophthalmology & Corneal Diseases
Sarah Merrill, MD
Sarah Merrill, MD
Cataract Surgery
Lorena Loverde Sepsakos, MD
Lorena Loverde Sepsakos, MD
General Ophthalmology, Cataract & Cornea Surgery
Elaine Bourdeau, OD
Elaine Bourdeau, OD
Optometry, Contact Lenses

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  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration

    One of the leading causes of vision loss in people who are age 50 or older is age-related macular degeneration (AMD). This common eye condition leads to damage of a small spot near the center of the retina called the macula. The macula provides us with the ability to clearly see objects that are straight ...

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  • Diabetic Eye Diseases

    Diabetes is a condition that involves high blood sugar (glucose) levels. This can affect many parts of the body, including the eyes. One of the most common diabetic eye diseases is diabetic retinopathy, which is also a leading cause of blindness in American adults. Diabetic Retinopathy Diabetic retinopathy ...

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  • Presbyopia

    Somewhere around the age of 40, most people’s eyes lose the ability to focus on close-up objects. This condition is called presbyopia. You may start holding reading material farther away, because it is blurry up close. Reading suddenly gives you eyestrain. You might wonder when manufacturers started ...

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  • Laser Cataract Surgery

    The only way to correct the clouded vision caused by advanced cataracts is surgical intervention. If you find yourself pursuing cataract surgery to remove one or both cataract-disease lenses, you may be wondering what surgical approaches are available for treatment. Although eye surgeons have successfully ...

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  • Cataract Surgery

    With cataract surgery, your ophthalmologist removes the cataract-diseased lens of your eye. The ophthalmologist then replaces your natural lens with an artificial one. The Procedure This outpatient procedure is generally safe and takes less than an hour. Your ophthalmologist will dilate your pupil ...

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  • Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy

    Fuchs' dystrophy (pronounced fooks DIS-truh-fee) is an eye disease characterized by degenerative changes to the cornea’s innermost layer of cells. The cause for Fuchs' dystrophy is not fully understood. If your mother or father has the disease, then there is roughly a 50 percent chance that you will ...

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  • Peripheral Vision Loss

    Normal sight includes central vision (the field of view straight ahead) and peripheral vision (the field of view outside the circle of central vision). The inability to see within a normal range of view often indicates peripheral vision loss. In severe cases of peripheral vision loss, individuals only ...

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  • Presbyopia

    As we age, our eyes—like the rest of our bodies—begin to lose flexibility and strength. When this happens to the lens of the eye and its surrounding muscles, your lens will become stiff. This makes it harder to see close objects clearly because the eyes can't focus properly. It's a natural part of ...

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  • Patches

    Eye patches are used to strengthen muscle control in weak eyes. By placing a patch over the strong eye, the weaker eye is forced to do the heavy lifting. While it may be uncomfortable for the patient at first, the muscle controlling the weaker eye will become tougher and more resilient. This will allow ...

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  • How to Transition Into Different Lighted Situations

    Does it take a little while for your eyes to adjust to the dark? Try a few of these tips. ...

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  • ""Having just moved to Virginia, not knowing anyone, I was apprehensive starting with an unknown doctor, especially for surgery. I am very grateful I found Virginia Eye Center. The doctors are excellent in all regards.""
    C.N., Purcellville, VA
  • ""From initial consult through (cataract) surgery and after care, the process went flawlessly. I could not have been more pleased with the friendliness, skill and professionalism of the entire staff. This was the most pleasant and successful experience I've had with the medical community.""
    J.P., Ashburn, VA
  • ""My world has come back into focus-thanks to you! It's pure joy to be seeing my surroundings with "freshened eyes." I give thanks for this privilege and for the skill of your hands. God Bless!""
    B.H., Lovettsville, VA
  • ""I want you to know how deeply I appreciate your skills and caring for your patients.""
    H.B., Ashburn, VA
  • ""You are the best doctor I've seen in 45 years. Your caring professionalism is so far above and beyond your peers that they aren't even on the same planet. Thank you for being 'you' and for being the very, very best.""
    J.F. Leesburg, VA
  • "Dr. Sarah Merrill at VA Eye Center is the very best by far. The doctors and staff are beyond wonderful, friendly, patient and extremely knowledgeable. There are no words to explain the experience I have had with my cataract surgery. I also had the Symfony Toric lens and I have never seen as well in my life."
    C.A.D., Oak Hill, VA
  • "“Absolutely a most wonderful experience. I had forgot how the colors are supposed to appear due to cataracts on both eyes. White always had a yellow tinge. Now, white is white and colors are clearly brilliant. Gone too, is the glare during night driving. Do yourself a favor-get it done HERE and now.”"
    G.G., Lexington, SC