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Dr. Ahmed Al-Sayyad, OD
- Speaks
- English
Overview
Dr. Ahmed Al-Sayyad completed his Bachelor of Science in biology at George Mason University and earned his Doctor of Optometry at Salus University, graduating with clinical honors in both the diagnosis and management of eye disease and in contact lens fitting. He sees patients at the Falls Church office on Leesburg Pike.
His clinical work covers primary eye care, contact lens fitting, eye emergencies, diabetes eye evaluation and management, and glaucoma management. Those last two are the ones that quietly justify an annual visit: diabetic damage and glaucoma both develop without symptoms, and both are measured rather than noticed. He runs the pressures, fields and scans on a set interval and reports back to the physician managing the rest of a patient’s health.
Urgent care is part of his list too. Eye emergencies do not schedule themselves, and a red eye, a corneal abrasion, a foreign body or a sudden change in vision gets a same-week slot rather than a referral to a waiting room elsewhere.
Asked what drives his interest in optometry, he describes wanting to see people reach their full potential and receive the best care available, and he measures a good visit by whether the patient left satisfied with what they understood and what was done. He is active in his community, volunteering at his local mosque and helping at his son’s school whenever he can. Outside work he spends time with his wife and children, travels and follows soccer.
- Languages
- English
- Gender
- Male
- Video visits
- In person only
- Phone
- 703-942-5300
Expertise
Specialties
Focus Areas
Conditions Treated
- Nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma and raised eye pressure
- Cataract
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Age-related macular degeneration
- Eye infections, allergy and styes
Procedures Performed
- Comprehensive eye examination
- Contact lens fitting and follow-up
- Dilated retinal examination
- Eye pressure testing for glaucoma
- Visual field testing
- Retinal imaging and OCT scans
- Foreign body removal and red eye treatment
- Pre-operative and post-operative cataract and LASIK care
Education & Training
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Other Degree
George Mason University
Bachelor of Science in Biology
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Medical School
Salus University
Doctor of Optometry (OD), clinical honors in eye disease diagnosis and management and in contact lens fitting
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Insurance & Fees
Self-pay patients are welcome.
Vision and medical insurance networks differ by office, plan and year. Call the office with your plan details before the visit to confirm the exam, the contact lens fitting and any medical eye care are covered.
Insurance networks change. Confirm coverage with your insurance company before your visit.
Location
Questions Patients Ask
How do I book an eye exam with Dr. Al-Sayyad?
Call the Falls Church office in Falls Church, Virginia on 703-942-5300 to book an eye exam or a contact lens appointment. Ask for the first available slot with Dr. Al-Sayyad by name, say whether the visit is a routine exam, a contact lens fitting or an eye problem, and have your vision or medical plan details to hand so cover can be checked before you arrive.
What should I bring to my first visit with Dr. Al-Sayyad?
Bring photo ID and your vision and medical insurance cards, your current glasses and the boxes or prescription for your contact lenses, a list of every medicine and eye drop you use, and any previous eye records or retinal scans. Mention diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid disease or a family history of glaucoma, because these change what gets examined. Your pupils may be dilated, which leaves vision blurry and light sensitive for a few hours, so bring sunglasses and plan for someone else to drive if you are unsure.
What does Dr. Ahmed Al-Sayyad specialize in?
Dr. Ahmed Al-Sayyad practices Comprehensive Eye Exams, Contact Lenses, Diabetic Eye Care, Glaucoma Management, Ocular Disease and Optometry. Focus areas include Primary eye care for adults and children, Contact lens fitting, Eye emergency and urgent eye care, Diabetes eye evaluation and management and Glaucoma evaluation and management.
Where does Dr. Ahmed Al-Sayyad practice?
Dr. Ahmed Al-Sayyad sees patients at Falls Church, 7511 Leesburg Pike Suite 101B, Falls Church, VA 22043.
Is Dr. Ahmed Al-Sayyad accepting new patients?
Yes. Dr. Ahmed Al-Sayyad is accepting new patients.
What languages does Dr. Ahmed Al-Sayyad speak?
Dr. Ahmed Al-Sayyad speaks English.
Where did Dr. Ahmed Al-Sayyad train?
Dr. Ahmed Al-Sayyad studied medicine at Salus University.
About This Profile
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Verified profile
Verified profile. Details checked against Practice doctor profile page, state optometry licence record and public provider directories on October 8, 2026.
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Last updated
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