Advanced Diagnostics and Treatment Options to Support Your Patient's Eye Health
We’re proud to collaborate with physicians across the DMV to provide comprehensive medical eye care, including diabetic eye exams, advanced dry eye therapy, specialty contact lens fittings, and state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging to support co-managed care.
Conditions & Services We Co-Manage
We welcome referrals for a wide range of ocular and systemic conditions:
Medical
Eye Exams
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Diabetic eye exams with retinal imaging
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Hypertensive retinopathy
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Medication monitoring (e.g. Plaquenil toxicity, steroids)
Specialty Contact Lens Fitting
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Scleral lenses for keratoconus, irregular cornea, severe dry eye
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Hybrid and custom soft lenses
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Post-surgical or post-LASIK management
Dry Eye Diagnosis & Treatment
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Meibography, tear film analysis
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Advanced treatment (IPL, RF, DMSt, prescription therapy)
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Autoimmune-related dry eye (e.g., Sjögren’s, RA)
Urgent & Triage Services
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Red eyes
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Foreign body removal
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Sudden vision changes
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Flashes/floaters
Glaucoma & Ocular Hypertension
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IOP monitoring
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Visual field screening
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OCT nerve fiber layer analysis
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Co-management of mild to moderate cases
State-of-the-Art Diagnostics
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Widefield retinal imaging (Eidon)
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OCT scans (macula & optic nerve)
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Visual field testing
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Lid and lash evaluation with high-resolution meibography
Meet Our Clinical Team
Dr. Nathaniel McKay
OD, FAAO - Founder & Clinical Director
Originally from Johnstown, PA, Dr. McKay earned his Doctor of Optometry degree with honors from Salus University and completed advanced residency training in ocular disease. He founded Eycon with a mission to elevate the standard of eyecare by combining clinical excellence, specialty diagnostics, and a personalized patient experience. Dr. McKay leads Eycon’s dry eye advanced therapies (IPL, RF, DMSt) and specialty contact lens services including and scleral lens fittings for keratoconus.
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Meet Dr. Gabrielle Gafford
Optometrist
Gabrielle Gafford, based in our Fort Washington office, is a native of Dallas, Texas. While growing up, she spent ample time performing community service, playing sports and participating in the Girl Scouts of America where she earned her Gold Award. She completed her undergraduate degree at Rhodes College where she majored in Neuroscience while playing volleyball all four years and serving as captain of the volleyball team her senior year. After receiving her Bachelor of Science, she remained in Memphis to complete optometry school at the Southern College of Optometry (SCO). During her time in optometry school, she participated in research while taking on leadership roles in student government and the National Optometric Student Association (NOSA). She also became a student fellow for the American Academy of Optometry in 2021. During SCO’s commencement ceremony in 2022, she was awarded the Burnett Endowed Award for Student Achievement in Research for her outstanding efforts as a research assistant. In 2023, she completed a residency program at The Eye Care Center of New Jersey where she was trained in primary care optometry with an emphasis on ocular disease. During her residency, she worked closely with many ophthalmology specialties including glaucoma, retina, cornea and cataracts, oculoplastics and neuro-ophthalmology. While in residency, she was awarded the Anterior Segment Section Resident Travel Fellowship at the American Academy of Optometry conference in San Diego as a result of her unique poster presentation and research. Dr. Gafford looks forward to serving the citizens of Maryland and practicing to the full extent of her license in order to perform thorough comprehensive primary care optometry exams for patients of all ages and managing conditions such as glaucoma, non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy, non-exudative macular degeneration, ocular surface diseases including dry eye, and myopia management.
Why Refer to Eycon?
With convenient locations in Washington, DC, and Fort Washington, Maryland, at Eycon we ensure your patients receive high-quality, medically focused eye care with seamless coordination and fast turnaround on consults. We prioritize:
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Clear and timely communication
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Detailed referral letters and imaging reports
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Same- or next-day availability for urgent cases
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Personalized treatment plans for every patient
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you accept urgent or same-day referrals?
Yes. We prioritize urgent cases and offer same- or next-day appointments when available. Please call us directly to coordinate urgent referrals.
How will I receive follow-up or consult notes after a referral?
Our doctors provide timely, detailed consult letters after each referred visit - usually within 24–48 hours - via fax or secure email, depending on your office preference.
What conditions do you typically co-manage with referring providers?
We regularly co-manage patients for dry eye disease, diabetic retinopathy screening, glaucoma, specialty contact lens fittings, and urgent ocular concerns. We also support post-op care and pre-surgical evaluations when needed.
Do you require prior authorization or referral forms before seeing patients?
We do not require prior authorization for most services. However, we encourage referring providers to use our referral form to ensure continuity of care and to communicate the reason for referral, relevant history, and any diagnostic priorities.
Contact Us
Navy Yard, Washington DC
1100 2nd Pl SE, St 200
Washington, DC 20003
Fort Washington, MD
10905 Ft. Washington Road,
Suite 403, MD 20744
Fax: 202-998-2466