Edward Chay, M.D.
Ophthalmologist
8101 HINSON FARM RD STE 203 ALEXANDRIA VA, 22306About
Dr. Edward Chay is an ophthalmologist practicing in ALEXANDRIA, VA. Dr. Chay specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Chay can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Chay can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
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