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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jacquelyn M. Weber, MD in 2018
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jacquelyn M. Weber, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension.
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Dr. Jacquelyn M. Weber, MD is an ophthalmologist in Vienna, VA specializing in general ophthalmology and eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). She graduated from New York Medical College in 2014 and has 10 years of experience. Dr. Jacquelyn M. Weber, MD is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Health, THE RETINA GROUP OF WASHINGTON, PLLC and WASHINGTON NATIONAL EYE CENTER.
130 Park Street Southeast Suite 300
Vienna, VA 22180
8218 Wisconsin Avenue Suite P10
Bethesda, MD 20814
Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)
Dacryocystorhinostomy, or DCR, is a surgical procedure used to bypass a blocked tear duct.
Normally, the tears that constantly bathe the eyes are drained through two tiny holes in the eyelid, where they run through a duct into the nose. This tear duct can become clogged or blocked, causing tears to back up and leading to watery eyes. Common causes of tear duct blockages include trauma, a facial tumor, and inflammation due to certain medical conditions, but usually the cause is not known. Clogged tear ducts are especially common in young children. If the blockage is permanent and located lower in the duct, near the nose, DCR may be performed to create a bypass and allow tears to drain freely again.
During DCR surgery, a small hole is made in the bone and tissue between the upper part of the tear duct and the nasal passage. Usually, a tiny plastic tube called a stent is placed into the opening to protect it and keep it open during healing. DCR may be performed through an open incision on the upper cheek near the nose, or it may be performed endoscopically using tiny instruments that are passed through the nostril. Open surgery is more common, and has a slightly higher success rate, although endoscopic surgery causes less pain and bleeding during recovery. DCR is able to correct the blockage and watering eyes in nearly 95% of cases.
The surgery itself takes only about half an hour. It is usually done under general anesthesia, which may require a short hospital stay while patients recover. Small amounts of bleeding from the nose are not uncommon for the first 24 hours, and bruising and swelling are expected for the first two weeks. Don't be alarmed if the eye continues to water at first. Swelling in the area due to surgery can cause the eye to water, but this should go away as patients heal.
Eye Problems
Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.
Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.
Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.
Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.
Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.
Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.
More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.
LASIK
LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a surgical procedure that improves vision by permanently correcting refractive vision errors. Refractive vision errors are sight problems (such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism) that typically require patients to wear contact lenses or glasses. Nearsightedness (myopia) causes blurred vision at a distance, while farsightedness (hyperopia) makes objects that are up close appear blurry. Astigmatism results in blurred vision at both near and far distances. Each eye is either nearsighted or farsighted, and can additionally have astigmatism. These refractive vision errors develop from imperfections in the curvature of the eye, which LASIK fixes through the use of a laser. The laser changes the shape of the eye by cutting away tissue from the cornea (clear outer layer of the eye).
LASIK is generally considered an elective procedure (not medically necessary) since patients can wear glasses or contact lenses instead of undergoing LASIK. Nevertheless, many people still elect to undergo LASIK to have better vision without having to wear corrective lenses. Certain professionals, such as pilots, military members, firefighters, and athletes, might particularly benefit from LASIK.
Ophthalmologists (eye doctors) evaluate patients before surgery, measuring the cornea and checking for any eye irregularities that would disqualify patients from LASIK. A special eye scanner is used to create a map of the cornea. This map guides the surgeon in developing an individualized LASIK treatment plan. Once approved for LASIK, contact-wearers are advised to switch to glasses for the three weeks leading up to their surgery.
LASIK is a brief procedure, lasting for about half an hour, depending on the state of a patient's eyes and the corneal reshaping required. Patients lie down on a reclining chair and have numbing eye drops applied to one or both eyes to eliminate pain and discomfort during the procedure. While the eyes are held open by a device, the eye surgeon raises a fixation light where patients direct their eyes. The surgeon uses a femtosecond laser to cut a precise circular incision in the cornea's surface. The surgeon then manually folds back the corneal flap to access the stroma (inner cornea).
An excimer laser is then used to remove certain amounts of corneal tissue. For patients with farsightedness, the laser cuts tissue on the outer regions of the cornea, making the central cornea more prominent. For patients with nearsightedness, the opposite is done; central corneal tissue is removed while the outer tissue is left alone, flattening the eye. In patients with astigmatism, the laser is used to even out the surface of the corneal tissue, making the eye more spherical. When the lasering process is complete, the ophthalmologist folds the corneal flap to its regular position. The flap quickly begins to heal and naturally reattach itself to the eye.
LASIK patients need someone to drive them home from the procedure and cannot drive for the following 24 hours. Recovery from LASIK lasts about five days. Patients typically notice improved vision within a day or two of surgery. Prescription eye drops are given to patients to alleviate discomfort and promote eye healing. During this recovery time, patients must be incredibly careful not to touch or rub their eyes. Ophthalmologists often instruct patients to wear protective glasses during the day and night to prevent potential damage from eye rubbing.
LASIK can improve the experience of certain activities such as swimming or reading, and in some cases, LASIK can be a life-changing procedure for those with severe refractive vision errors. LASIK may also save patients money by eliminating the recurring need for updated corrective lenses.
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jacquelyn M. Weber, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension.
Hypertension | 68 |
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High Cholesterol | 0 |
Stroke | 0 |
Ischemic Heart Disease | 0 |
Depression | 0 |
Chronic Kidney Disease | 0 |
Asthma | 0 |
Osteoperosis | 0 |
Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
Heart Failure | 0 |
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
Diabetes | 0 |
Dementia | 0 |
Cancer | 0 |
The top procedures that Dr. Jacquelyn M. Weber, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Vienna, VA during 2019 were eye procedures, and .
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jacquelyn M. Weber, MD for Medicare patients.
doctor visit | 40 |
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eye procedures | 203 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jacquelyn M. Weber, MD.
Male | 93 |
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Female | 145 |
Non-Hispanic White | 174 |
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Black | 34 |
Hispanic | 0 |
Asian | 0 |
Other | 14 |
Native American | 0 |
From 65 to 74 | 93 |
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From 75 to 84 | 76 |
85 and over | 44 |
Less than 65 | 25 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jacquelyn M. Weber, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
Hypertension | 57 |
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High Cholesterol | 50 |
Stroke | 5 |
Ischemic Heart Disease | 24 |
Depression | 22 |
Chronic Kidney Disease | 25 |
Asthma | 10 |
Osteoperosis | 11 |
Atrial Fibrilation | 12 |
Heart Failure | 14 |
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 8 |
Diabetes | 26 |
Dementia | 7 |
Cancer | 15 |
The top procedures that Dr. Jacquelyn M. Weber, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Vienna, VA during 2020 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and .
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jacquelyn M. Weber, MD for Medicare patients.
doctor visit | 33 |
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eye procedures | 810 |
ultrasound (sonogram) | 19 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jacquelyn M. Weber, MD.
Male | 169 |
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Female | 274 |
Non-Hispanic White | 264 |
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Black | 108 |
Hispanic | 26 |
Asian | 18 |
Other | 27 |
Native American | 0 |
From 65 to 74 | 171 |
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From 75 to 84 | 164 |
85 and over | 74 |
Less than 65 | 34 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jacquelyn M. Weber, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.
Hypertension | 62 |
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High Cholesterol | 56 |
Stroke | 5 |
Ischemic Heart Disease | 29 |
Depression | 17 |
Chronic Kidney Disease | 28 |
Asthma | 7 |
Osteoperosis | 9 |
Atrial Fibrilation | 11 |
Heart Failure | 14 |
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 9 |
Diabetes | 28 |
Dementia | 9 |
Cancer | 9 |
The top procedures that Dr. Jacquelyn M. Weber, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Vienna, VA during 2021 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jacquelyn M. Weber, MD for Medicare patients.
doctor visit | 593 |
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eye procedures | 560 |
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures | 22 |
ultrasound (sonogram) | 38 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jacquelyn M. Weber, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jacquelyn M. Weber, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Vienna, VA were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.
doctor visit | 223 |
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eye procedures | 527 |
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures | 22 |
ultrasound (sonogram) | 28 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jacquelyn M. Weber, MD.
Male | 29 |
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Female | 46 |
Black / African American | 15 |
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Asian / Pacific Islander | 2 |
Non-Hispanic White | 48 |
Native American / Alaskan Native | 0 |
Hispanic | 2 |
Other | 4 |
75 to 84 | 26 |
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85 and over | 13 |
Less than 65 | 6 |
65 to 74 | 29 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jacquelyn M. Weber, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
Hypertension | 20 |
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High Cholesterol | 11 |
Stroke | 1 |
Ischemic Heart Disease | 5 |
Depression | 4 |
Chronic Kidney Disease | 5 |
Asthma | 1 |
Osteoporosis | 2 |
Heart Failure | 3 |
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 1 |
Diabetes | 6 |
Atrial Fibrillation | 2 |
Cancer | 2 |
Dementia | 1 |
Dr. Jacquelyn M. Weber, MD graduated from New York Medical College in 2014. She completed residency at Montefiore Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology and has a state license in Maryland.
Medical School: New York Medical College (2014)
Residency: Montefiore Medical Center (2015)
Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology
Licensed In: Maryland
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jacquelyn M. Weber, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC |
$568
AKREOS AO $535 |
ENVISTA $19 |
BESIVANCE $14 |
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Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc. |
$264
CEQUA $180 |
XELPROS $78 |
Bromsite $6 |
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Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
$152
Rhopressa $132 |
Rocklatan $20 |
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Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc. |
$151
Tecnis Toric 1-piece IOL $122 |
VERITAS Vision System $16 |
Tecnis 1-piece IOL $12 |
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Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. |
$150
EYLEA aflibercept injection $150 |
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Other |
$437
ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $127 |
LUMIGAN $117 |
EYSUVIS $46 |
RESTASIS MULTIDOSE $32 |
INVELTYS $23 |
Other $92 |
Food and Beverage | $1,186 |
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Charitable Contribution | $535 |
Dr. Jacquelyn Weber works as a general ophthalmology and eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). Dr. Weber's clinical interests include nystagmus, ectropion (outward-turned eyelid), and eye floater. She studied medicine at New York Medical College. She completed her residency training at Washington Hospital Center, Sound Shore Medical Center, and Montefiore Medical Center. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and MedStar Washington Hospital Center.