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Russell Pearlman, O.D.

Russell Pearlman, O.D.

Optometrist

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Primary Eye Care

Routine Eye Care

Contact Lenses

Dry Eye

Eye Emergencies

Optical

Bio

Dr. Pearlman is an optometrist who has cared for patients throughout Northern Virginia since 1992. Undergraduate study in biology at Widener University, completed summa cum laude, preceded a Doctor of Optometry earned with clinical honors, along with an additional bachelor's degree, at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Hospital-based internships at the Philadelphia Naval Hospital, Lankenau Hospital, and Wilmington Omni Eye Services led into a residency at The Eye Institute in Philadelphia.

Dr. Pearlman's practice centers on family eye care for patients of all ages and on the medical management of eye disease. Everyday care includes routine and diagnostic examinations, contact lens fittings that range from standard to specialty designs, and the detection and monitoring of conditions such as dry eye and other ocular surface disease. Years of experience with pre- and post-operative care guide patients through the latest laser refractive procedures and other ophthalmic surgery, coordinating each stage of treatment.

Dr. Pearlman is an active member of the American Optometric Association, the Virginia Optometric Association, and the Northern Virginia Optometric Society, and holds optometric licensure in Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. In Dr. Pearlman's own words, "I want every patient to leave understanding their eyes and their options, not just their prescription. Earning a family's trust with their vision year after year is the most rewarding part of what I do." Patients can visit Dr. Pearlman at The Eye Center in Sterling and Leesburg, Virginia, whichever visit time works best for them.