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1160 Varnum St NE Suite 208
Washington, DC 20017

Dr. Jeevan Mathura:
Phone: (202) 506-3479
Fax: (866) 265-5636

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Free Patient Parking at Providence
1160 Varnum St NE
Washington, DC 20017

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Please call for availability! We are open Monday through Friday and happy to accommodate you.

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Diabetic Eye & Macular Disease Specialists LLC

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Location

Our Location

1160 Varnum St NE Suite 208 Washington, DC 20017

Office Hours

Our Regular Schedule

Monday:

9:00 am-3:30 pm

Tuesday:

9:00 am-3:30 pm

Wednesday:

9:00 am-3:30 pm

Thursday:

9:00 am-3:30 pm

Friday:

9:00 am-3:30 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

Featured Articles

Featured Articles

  • Age Related Macular Degeneration

    Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of blindness in individuals age 65 and older in the western world. It results from a hardening of the arteries that nourish the retina affecting the macula, part of the retina that is responsible for clear vision. Deprived of oxygen and ...

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  • Glaucoma Treatments and Surgery

    Two laser treatments and one surgery may be recommended at different stages in the treatment of glaucoma: Laser Peripheral Iridotomy (LPI), Argonne Laser Trabeculoplasty (ALT) and glaucoma surgery. Laser Peripheral Iridotomy (LPI) This preventative technique is used to preempt the occurrence of a glaucoma ...

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  • Farsightedness (Hyperopia)

    Farsightedness occurs when light entering the eye focuses behind the retina instead of directly on it. This is caused by a cornea that is flatter or an eye that is shorter, than a normal eye. Farsightedness causes difficulty seeing up close.Symptoms of farsightedness include blurred distance vision, ...

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  • Intraocular Lenses

    OVERVIEW If your vision is blurred due to cataracts and you are pursuing surgical intervention to correct the problem, you are likely considering which intraocular lens (IOL) to choose, to restore your vision after cataract surgery. There are a variety of IOL options to choose from. Your ophthalmologist ...

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  • Laser Cataract Surgery

    OVERVIEW 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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  • Irritated Eyelids (Blepharitis)

    Blepharitis is a common inflammatory condition that causes burning, itching and irritation of the eyelids. In severe cases, it may also cause styes and irritation or inflammation of the cornea (keratitis) or conjunctiva (conjunctivitis). Blepharitis is characterized by sandy, itchy eyes, red or swollen ...

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  • Vascular Treatments

    Laser treatments are used for a variety of vascular occlusions. For central vein occlusion, the purpose of the treatment is to prevent further growth of new blood vessels in the front of the eye. For branch vein occlusions and macular edema (swelling), the treatment is used to close leaky blood vessels ...

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  • Vascular Occlusions

    Retinal vascular occlusions may involve both arteries and veins. Far more common are retinal vein occlusions. They occur when a retinal vein becomes obstructed by an adjacent blood vessel. This causes hemorrhage in the retina, which can result in swelling and lack of oxygen to the retina and sometimes ...

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  • Uveitis

    Uveitis is an inflammation of the eye's structures responsible for its blood supply. The structures, called the uveal tract, include the iris, ciliary body and choroid. There are three major types of uveitis, each classified by the structures it affects. 1. Anterior uveitis (also known as iridocyclitis) ...

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  • Strabismus Surgery

    Strabismus surgery is used to realign the muscles that control eye movements. The need for surgery depends on which way the eye is turning, the severity of the turned or crossed eye, and whether or not improvements can be made through glasses or vision therapy. This same day, outpatient surgery is performed ...

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Testimonials

Testimonials

See what our patients have to say.

  • "1st time there today. I forget the male tech's name, please forgive me, but he was ABSOLUTELY AWESOME...he made my visit pleasant. The ENTIRE staff were friendly and I'm pleased with my PCP's referral to Dr. Jeevan Mathura. I HIGHLY recommend."
    - M. P.
  • "Very professional. Very thorough. I would highly recommend them."
    - Zenaida O.
  • "Dr. Mathura, Is the best eye doctor for me. His staff Emily, Dillon, and Zack make me feel really comfortable."
    - Kim G.
  • "I'm a patient of Dr. Mathura for more than 5 yrs, Dr. Mathura is taking care of my diabetic eyes very well, he explains every state of my eyes very carefully and simply to understand, I appreciate his patience and assistance with me and other patients too. Thank you so very much, Dr. Mathura."
    - Elsayed M.
  • "I have been a patient of Dr. Mathura for about four years. He is the best at what he does and always has an intern. His staff is exemplary, always friendly and willing to assist. You never feel rushed. The atmosphere is very family-friendly. They are definitely 5 star+."
    - Robin S.
  • "I always have a great time going and it is clean and safe. The staff is always kind and considerate. I’ve had no problems with the care and they fixed my eyes."
    - J. T. M.
  • "I went with my father and he ALWAYS enjoys the visit."
    - Rodrick B.
  • "Dr. Mathura is very good about taking the appropriate amount of time with his patients. He is willing to answer questions and discuss treatment options. He values the patient's opinion."
    - Richard C.
  • "From the time I walked into the office I was greeted with smiles and knowledgeable staff. The tech that examined my eyes was knowledgeable and when it came time for the doctor to talk to me about my eyes he talked to me and not at me. I learned more about my eyes on my visit and what I need to take care of them. Thank you everyone in the office"
    - Ken M.