Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, Howard S. Weiss, MD, treats patients at Washington Eye Physicians & Surgeons in Maryland. Concentrating on cataract and glaucoma surgery, Dr. Weiss possesses thorough knowledge and years of experience in general ophthalmology. He is particularly recognized for his skills and expertise in treating glaucoma and performing corrective surgeries and receives referrals from numerous other medical professionals. Howard S. Weiss, MD, and his colleagues offer Lasik and ICL procedures and perform lens implants, including ReSTOR, Rezoom, Tecnis, and Crystalens. To learn more about the procedures offered at Dr. Weiss' office, visit www.washingtoneye.com.

A pioneer in his field, Dr. Howard S. Weiss has led the way for two surgical procedures used to treat elevated eye pressure. One method involves implanting a drainage tube when treating glaucoma, while the other is a noninvasive approach to reduce eye pressure that results in a safer, quicker, and more comfortable recovery. Dr. Howard S. Weiss has worked with the American Academy of Ophthalmology, teaching continuing education classes for practicing ophthalmologists. He has contributed to 20 scholarly publications and participated in 80 educational lectures. Additionally, he acts as a consultant with Walter Reed Army Medical Center and as a Clinical Associate Professor at Georgetown University Medical Center.

Howard S. Weiss graduated from Yale University with his Bachelor of Science. He earned a Doctor of Medicine from Tufts University School of Medicine and a Master of Public Health from Harvard University. After completing his residency in ophthalmology at Tufts-New England Medical Center, he served a fellowship with Harvard University at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.