Fairfax Eye Center

Welcome to Fairfax Eye Center

Dr. Heather Hartzell, M.D. is a board-certified ophthalmologist in Virginia with extensive experience in refractive and cataract surgery. Practicing ophthalmology since 1997, Dr. Hartzell is excited to have established Fairfax Eye Center in 2008.

In addition to general ophthalmology services including thorough testing for cataracts, glaucoma and corneal disease, Dr. Hartzell performs refractive surgeries from LASIK and PRK to Conductive Keratoplasty. Dr. Hartzell also offers cosmetic procedures including JuvĂ©derm® XC, Lastisse®, BOTOX®, Microdermabrasion, Obaji® Blue Peel Radiance & Skin Care.

Our Services


Advanced Cataract Surgery
Refractive Surgery (LASIK, Custom LASIK, Custom PRK, PTK, Near Vision and CK)
Non-Invasive Cosmetic Procedures including Botox® & Juvederm XC®
Medical-Grade Microdermabrasion
Rosacea and other Inflammatory Diseases
Annual Eye Exams / Routine Eye Care
Optical Sunwear for Preventive Eye Health
Contact Lens Exams
Diabetes & Glaucoma Diagnosis and Management
Pterygium and other ocular surface disorders
Macular Degeneration Diagnosis and Management
Dry Eye Care & Advanced Diagnosis
Emergency Eye/Trauma Care

Our Mission


Our mission is to provide state of the art ophthalmology care with compassion. You will see your eye physician at each office visit to ensure excellence in the medical and surgical treatment of your eyes. We take seriously our responsibility to educate patients about their individual eye care needs. Patient education combined with the care you receive at Fairfax Eye Center is the key to your treatment success.

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