

Ophthalmology
Edward Chay, M.D.
Service Line Chief, Ophthalmology
Washington, DC
Edward Chay, M.D., is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in glaucoma and cataract surgery, practicing primarily in the Alexandria, Virginia area serving communities in Fairfax County including Mt. Vernon and Springfield. He focuses on treating glaucoma and cataracts, along with common refractive conditions such as nearsightedness, astigmatism, presbyopia, and farsightedness. As a glaucoma specialist, Dr. Chay provides medical, laser, and surgical eye care, emphasizing minimally invas
14+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology (American Board of Ophthalmology)
Education & Training
- Medical School: State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine (MD, 2012)
- Residency: Yale-New Haven Medical Center (Internal Medicine, 2013)
- Residency: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University (Ophthalmology, 2016)
- Fellowship: UPMC Medical Education (Glaucoma, 2017)
Peer Recognition
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Glaucoma
Conditions & Treatments
GlaucomaDiabetic RetinopathyDry Eye DiseaseRetinal Disease & AMD
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Inova Health System
- Inova Alexandria Hospital
- Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
- Inova Loudoun Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
14+ years in practice