October 21, 2017
An FDA advisory panel recommends approval for Luxturna, a novel gene therapy for the treatment of two inherited retinal diseases which cause blindness. Both Leber's congenital amaurosis and retinitis pigmentosa 20 are rare types of retinal blindness caused by a defective RPE65 gene.
The FDA will not officially consider approval of Luxturna until January...
What is Vision Correction?
October 16, 2017
Vision correction procedures, such as LASIK, can reduce your dependence upon glasses and even make you completely glasses free! Vision correction surgeries fall into two basic groups.
There are vision correction procedures for the cornea and vision correction surgery for the lens. The cornea and the lens are the only two structures in the eye which can...
New Washington Office "Under Construction"
October 5, 2017
We are now located in our temporary office space located in the Barlow Building, Suite 1030, in Chevy Chase. The Barlow Building is the new Washington, D.C. location for Whitten Laser Eye. Our other two office locations in Richmond, VA and Charlotte Hall, MD have not moved.
Dr. Rose and Dr. Whitten are presently conducting their dry eye and vision...
Find the Best Cataract Surgeon for You
September 25, 2017
Finding the best cataract surgeon can be difficult. Cataract surgery is very common and chances are that you already know someone who has recently had cataract surgery. You will be overloaded with recommendations and opinions.
As you start your own "research" in your quest for finding the best cataract surgeon, here are some questions you might want to...
New Wash DC Office!
September 11, 2017
We moved! Our Washington, D.C. office has moved to nearby Chevy Chase, Maryland. This move is effective immediately. Our Richmond, Va. and Charlotte Hall, Md. offices are unchanged.
Both Drs. Mark Whitten and Shilpa Rose are located at our new office.
New Washington, D.C. Address for Whitten Laser Eye
Our new office is located in the Barlow Building. ...
Shilpa Rose MD Moves to New Office Location
September 11, 2017
Dr. Shilpa Rose has a new office location in Chevy Chase. She will continue to support Dr. Mark Whitten and Whitten Laser Eye at the new Chevy Chase office located in the Barlow Building.
Dr. Rose New Office
The new office is located in the Barlow Building on Wisconsin Avenue in Chevy Chase. Entrance to the Barlow parking garage is behind the...
Mark Whitten MD Walks the Walk | How LASIK Improves Golf Game
September 3, 2017
I had LASIK myself and I know firsthand how it can enhance and improve your golf game. Being on the golf course is a completely different experience when you don't have to wear glasses or contact lenses. It's more than just being "glasses or contact lens free." The whole visual experience and ability to play golf is better.
I never imagined that my...
Kids at Highest Risk for Viewing Eclipse | Signs of Solar Retinopathy
August 20, 2017
Dr. Rose was recently interviewed by Kristi King of WTOP. She talks about the dangers of the Great American Eclipse of 2017 and why children are at highest risk from losing vision by directly looking at the sun.
The total eclipse of the sun is unusual in the United States. The last total eclipse of the sun in the United States occurred in 1918. The last...
Shilpa Rose, M.D. | WUSA 9 | What Eclipse Protection Would Doctors Wear?
August 20, 2017
Shilpa Rose, M.D., as she appeared on WUSA 9, gives advice on how to safely view the upcoming solar eclipse of the sun.
A solar eclipse of the sun is a very uncommon event in North America. The last total eclipse of the sun in the United States was in 1918 when the path of totality traveled from Washington to Florida.
Are you protecting your vision from...
Shilpa Rose, M.D.: View Eclipse with Only ISO Eye Protection | Fox 5 News
August 20, 2017
Dr. Shilpa Rose shares these tips on Fox 5 for safely viewing the upcoming solar eclipse. Directly viewing the sun, including an eclipse, can cause permanent damage to your eyes. Direct damage to your retina can result from the sun's powerful, but harmful, light rays.
Learn how to properly protect your eyes.
Dr. Shilpa Rose appeared on Fox 5 to talk...
Solar Eclipse Can Blind | Protect Your Eyes and Vision
August 11, 2017
Staring at the sun or a solar eclipse without proper solar filters can lead to blindness. The Great American Eclipse 2017 will occur on August 21, 2017. Be prepared to witness this unique astronomical event with proper “eclipse glasses” or solar viewers.
The sun can directly cause damage to the retina. Your cornea and lens are not affected by the sun’s...
What's Your Refractive Error? | Correcting Refractive Errors
July 29, 2017
Almost everyone has a refractive error. A refractive error occurs when light can not be sharply focused on the retina. Common types of refractive errors are: Nearsightedness - also known as myopia Farsightedness - also known as hyperopia Astigmatism - a common secondary aberration in the focusing system of the eye Technically speaking, your...