Do not go to this doctor if you value your time. I have never had an appointment where I didn’t have to wait a significant amount of time to be seen. My children have also been patients and we’ve all experienced long waits. At my last appointment with Dr. Ayalew she wasn’t even there. I was seen by a different doctor who I did not choose and did not schedule with. No one called to notify me in advance or offer the option to reschedule. She simply wasn’t there. I was late ONE time and was told I had to reschedule. That’s crazy, considering I’m almost never seen on time even when I arrive on time. There are plenty of eye doctors who value your time and aren’t located downtown where parking is a hassle. I’d recommend going to a doctor who does not think their time is more valuable than yours.

Highly recommend Metropolitan Optical for anyone looking for an eye-doctor or new frames! It is evident how Dr. Ayalew cares for her patients — always making sure to squeeze us in because she prioritizes our health. She takes time to explain what’s going on and makes sure to develop a care plan that is realistic. The rest of the team are just awesome — from spending time to make sure that your frames fit and look perfect to making sure that you are scheduled for your next appoint

Metropolitan Optical has been handling my eye care needs for almost 20 years. The best eye specialists in the Washington, DC , Maryland and Virginia area. Please make appointment and you will understand why. Very prompt, courteous and knowledgeable staff.