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Dr. Ali Al-Sherifi, OD
- Speaks
- English
5965 Kingstowne Towne Center Suite 120, Alexandria, VA 22315
Overview
Dr. Ali Al-Sherifi completed his undergraduate studies at Kent State University and earned his Doctor of Optometry at The Ohio State University College of Optometry. He practises at the Kingstowne Towne Center office in Alexandria, Virginia.
His two stated professional interests, contact lenses and binocular vision, sit either side of what most people think an eye exam is. Contact lens work is measurement and materials: the curve of the cornea, the quality of the tear film, how long a lens has to stay comfortable, and what the eye looks like under the lens at the follow-up. Binocular vision is about how the two eyes aim and focus together, which is what is actually wrong when a patient with a clean 20/20 result still gets headaches, tired eyes or words that drift on the page.
Beyond those, he runs full comprehensive examinations for adults and children: prescription, eye health front and back, eye pressure, and retinal examination with imaging where it helps. He treats the everyday medical side as well, from infections and allergy to dry eye and the monitoring of glaucoma and diabetic change.
Kingstowne sits among a working commuter population in Fairfax County, and much of his day deals with the consequences of that: screen fatigue, dry eyes in air-conditioned offices, and prescriptions that need to work for a laptop, a dashboard and a phone rather than just a wall chart.
- Languages
- English
- Gender
- Male
- Video visits
- In person only
- Phone
- 703-520-2827
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
Kent State University
Bachelor's degree
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Medical School
The Ohio State University College of Optometry
Doctor of Optometry (OD)
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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
Alexandria-Kingstowne Towne Ctr
5965 Kingstowne Towne Center Suite 120Alexandria, VA 22315 Get directions
Questions Patients Ask
How do I book an eye exam with Dr. Al-Sherifi?
Call the Alexandria-Kingstowne Towne Ctr office in Alexandria, Virginia on 703-520-2827 to book an eye exam or a contact lens appointment. Ask for the first available slot with Dr. Al-Sherifi 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-Sherifi?
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. Ali Al-Sherifi specialize in?
Dr. Ali Al-Sherifi practices Contact Lenses, Binocular Vision, Comprehensive Eye Exams, Ocular Disease and Optometry. Focus areas include Contact lens fitting and refitting, Binocular vision and eye teaming assessment, Comprehensive eye exams for adults and children, Screening and monitoring for eye disease and Glasses prescriptions for work and screen use.
Where does Dr. Ali Al-Sherifi practice?
Dr. Ali Al-Sherifi sees patients at Alexandria-Kingstowne Towne Ctr, 5965 Kingstowne Towne Center Suite 120, Alexandria, VA 22315.
Is Dr. Ali Al-Sherifi accepting new patients?
Yes. Dr. Ali Al-Sherifi is accepting new patients.
What languages does Dr. Ali Al-Sherifi speak?
Dr. Ali Al-Sherifi speaks English.
Where did Dr. Ali Al-Sherifi train?
Dr. Ali Al-Sherifi studied medicine at The Ohio State University College of Optometry.
About This Profile
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Verified profile
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