What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.65
Average wait time
4.63
Bedside manner
4.67
“I would tell them they have a welcoming atmosphere that is easy to be comfortable in,and they even explained any questions I had about the tests or results”
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“Vivian Lam was awesome! She was very thorough, took her time, explained things clearly to me. Very impressed! ”
Juanita D C.June 24, 2026
About Dr. Vivian Lam
Dr. Vivian Lam is a Northern Virginia native who earned her Bachelor's degree from George Mason University before completing her Doctor of Optometry degree at the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry.
She is passionate about providing comprehensive, patient-centered care, with special interests in myopia management, pediatrics, and vision therapy.
Dr. Lam has extensive clinical experience across a variety of settings. During her time at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, she had the privilege of serving active-duty service members and veterans. She is skilled in co-managing ophthalmologic procedures such as LASIK and cataract surgery and has treated a wide range of ocular conditions, including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and dry eye disease.
In her free time, Dr. Lam enjoys reading, running, and rooting for the New York Knicks during basketball season!
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- SUNY COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY, Doctor of Optometry
- George Mason University (Bachelor's)
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Female
NPI number
1982594586
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
4.65
Wait time
4.63
Bedside manner
4.67
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Vivian Lam was awesome! She was very thorough, took her time, explained things clearly to me. Very impressed!
June 24, 2026Juanita D C.Verified patient
The doctor and her staff was more than caring and respectful I’ll take my whole family there
July 23, 2026Michael M.Verified patient
Dr Lam is spectacular! Super friendly and very nice. We liked her a lot.
October 29, 2025Ava W.Verified patient
Dr. Lam is exceptional. Has a great bedside manner and works well with kids!
August 23, 2025Anne A.Verified patient
Complicate the process to get more unreasonable fees
November 7, 2025Samantha T.Verified patient
Friendly and knowledgeable providers
I will go back
October 22, 2025CATHERINE M.Verified patient
I would tell them they have a welcoming atmosphere that is easy to be comfortable in,and they even explained any questions I had about the tests or results
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Communication skills, competency, relaxed friendly manner. Ms. Lam also addressed a stubborn sty and ordered prescription directly with my pharmacy.
June 12, 2026Michael W.Verified patient
Great experience. Doctor was kind and patient and gave me a great exam. Tried to come up with the best prescription to make me happy. Only issue I had was that they didn't have the forms I filled out online so had to do it again and there was a 3% charge to use a credit card. Wish I had known that before I went. Still will be going back for my yearly exam.
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Dr. Lam and all the staff were wonderful and explained everything in an understandable way for someone with no medical knowledge!
April 15, 2026Riley M.Verified patient
What a pleasure it was meeting Dr Lam! She Is friendly, matches the way she explains things to your knowledge (I work in science, so she was quite detailed).
April 10, 2026Alastair T.Verified patient
Dr. Lam’s bedside manner was outstanding! She was very attentive and kind to our daughter and offered many avenues to correct her vision. We would recommend her to our friends and family without hesitation!
April 1, 2026Emi B.Verified patient
Dr. Vivian Lam and her staff were fantastic!
March 26, 2026Maximilien O.Verified patient
Very good first experience at this provider. Personal was really attentive and the information provided by the doctor was very helpful.
February 20, 2026Claudia V.Verified patient
Unpleasant office unfriendly staff
January 18, 2026Yasmine E.Verified patient
I felt that the Dr. listened to me. She explained everything well and gave me options. I will definitely keep seeing her in the future.
Less than 1 year agoClaudia A.Verified patient
Excellent service. Best ever!!!
November 14, 2025Rodney N.Verified patient
It was a really outstanding experience. Every person I dealt with was just great. I did not end up buying glasses there because the glasses I wanted were out of my price range, but I will absolutely travel an hour again to go there for my next eye appointment.
October 7, 2025John C.Verified patient
After booking I called to confirm, they said nothing is needed, drove for one hour and made on time to find that the names are not on the list and my insurance is not accepted, such a waste of time
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What practice does Dr. Vivian Lam work with?
Dr. Vivian Lam works with Eye & Vision Care.
Where is Dr. Vivian Lam's office located?
Dr. Vivian Lam has 2 office locations, including in Ashburn and Haymarket, view full addresses on Dr. Lam's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Vivian Lam?
Dr. Vivian Lam frequently sees patients for Botox Treatment, Contact Lenses, Eyeglasses, Retina Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Vivian Lam on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Vivian Lam speak?
Dr. Vivian Lam speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Vivian Lam in reviews?
46 patients have reviewed Dr. Vivian Lam. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.65/5. They have a 4.67/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.63/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.