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Saba Ayalew, O.D.

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Meet Dr. Saba Ayalew (Washington, DC)

Saba Ayalew, O.D., received her Doctor of Optometry at Salus University’s Pennsylvania College of Optometry.  She is a member of the Optometric Society of the District of Columbia.

The professional team at Metropolitan Optical offers more than 80 years of combined experience.  Whether patients visit the practice for an eye exam or to select new eyeglasses, they can expect an experience that will be nothing short of exceptional.

The doctors and staff of Metropolitan Optical strive to help patients get the most out of their vision.  The practice is more than just a place to get an eye exam and glasses.  Everyone at Metropolitan Optical welcomes the opportunity to help patients experience a higher quality of life through enhanced vision.


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Find Metropolitan Optical – Pennsylvania Ave. in Washington, DC

Hours
  • Monday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

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Meet our Metropolitan Optical – Pennsylvania Ave. Eye Doctor

Patient Reviews
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- Oct. 25, 2025
I’ve seen Dr. Ayalew for over a decade and I highly recommend her and her medical assistants. They... have magical tricks for putting drops in my eyes when needed and for doing the tests. Someone wrote in a review when I was deciding where to go that Dr. Ayalew could tweak the prescription so that it was like seeing in HD and it’s very true! She is very understanding and has such a nice and calm manner. For picking out glasses I highly recommend Dee (at the Penn Ave location) and Emma (who is sometimes at the Penn Ave location and sometimes at the 18th St location). Both are so sweet and honest when helping you pick out appropriate frames and lenses. This time I got computer glasses for the first time, which are fantastic for being able to see multiple screens at work at a medium distance and my phone closer up. Dee patiently explained the choices in lenses and frames and expertly adjusted the frames to fit my small face. Thanks!
- Oct. 14, 2025
Incredibly nice people! They quickly helped me straight my glasses after I sat on them, free of char... ge. Thank you!

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