Michael Brusco

Michael A. Brusco, MD, FACS, is the founder and medical director of Brusco Vision – the premier practice dedicated to changing lives through vision correction in Washington DC and the DMV. He is a board-certified and award-winning refractive surgery subspecialist who has successfully performed over 40,000 corneal-based vision correction procedures, such as high-definition all-laser LASIK and PRK. Dr. Brusco graduated with honors from Harvard College, was awarded the STAAR Top 100 International Surgeon honor multiple years, and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons, the American Medical Association, and the Refractive Surgery Alliance. He is a founding member of the World College of Refractive Surgery & Visual Sciences, an organization on a global scale. Most recently, Dr. Brusco personally was performing close to 1% of all LASIK procedures in the US annually.

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How to Choose an EVO ICL Surgeon in Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C.

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Surgeon choice shapes every step of EVO ICL, from eye measurements to follow-up care. This guide covers the credentials, experience, and verification steps patients in Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. can use to compare EVO ICL surgeons. How Do I Choose an EVO ICL Surgeon in Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C.? Choosing an EVO ICL

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Does EVO ICL Surgery Hurt? Pain and Recovery for Washington, D.C. Patients

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Pain and downtime are the two questions patients raise most often before EVO ICL surgery. This guide explains how the eye is numbed, what the procedure feels like, and what recovery involves from surgery day through the first month. Does EVO ICL Surgery Hurt for Patients in Washington, D.C.? EVO ICL surgery is not typically

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What to Expect at Your LASIK Consultation in Northern Virginia

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Scheduling a LASIK consultation is the first step for anyone in Northern Virginia weighing laser vision correction. Knowing how the visit is structured — and how it differs from surgery day — makes it easier to arrive prepared. What happens during a LASIK consultation in Northern Virginia? A LASIK consultation in Northern Virginia is an

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All-Laser LASIK in Northern Virginia: A Falls Church Surgeon’s Guide

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Patients comparing LASIK providers across Northern Virginia often want one answer before booking a consultation: does the practice create the corneal flap with a laser or a blade? It is one of the most useful questions to settle early. Do Northern Virginia (NoVA) LASIK practices offer all-laser LASIK options? Yes. As of 2026, most LASIK

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Is EVO ICL Reversible If I’m Not Satisfied with the Results?

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Patients considering EVO ICL often ask what happens if they’re ever unsatisfied with the results. Understanding whether the procedure can be reversed — and what reversal actually involves clinically — shapes the decision for most candidates. Is EVO ICL Reversible If I’m Not Satisfied with the Results? EVO ICL is a fully reversible vision correction

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The Secret Shame of Thick Glasses: How Years of Feeling Self-Conscious About Your Vision Shapes the Decision to Finally Consider LASIK

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At Brusco Vision in Washington, D.C., we’ve sat across from thousands of patients who came in talking about blurry vision and left talking about something else entirely — the years of quiet self-consciousness they’d never quite put into words. This article is for those people. If you’ve ever felt defined by the glasses on your

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Am I a Good Candidate for EVO ICL in Northern Virginia?

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If you’re considering EVO ICL in Northern Virginia, the first step is finding out whether you qualify. Candidacy depends on several measurable clinical factors — your age, prescription strength, corneal health, prescription stability, and lifestyle needs all play a role in determining whether this Implantable Collamer Lens procedure is the right fit. Not everyone qualifies,

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How to Find the Best Cataract Surgeon in Northern Virginia

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Choosing the right cataract surgeon is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for your vision. This guide covers the qualifications, experience, and factors Northern Virginia patients should evaluate when selecting a surgeon. What qualifications should I look for in a Northern Virginia cataract surgeon? Look for board certification in ophthalmology, fellowship training in

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