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by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | Oct 26, 2013 | Blogs
As I thought about researching an elective procedure, I thought to myself, where would I start researching a procedure for myself. Like most people, my thought was the internet! Just google or bing it! That is a great place to start. I am not committing myself to...
by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | Oct 22, 2013 | Blogs
Laser Eye Surgery Risks Laser eye surgery risks are uncommon, especially because Dr. Andrew Holzman’s Eye Care Centers in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C. have strict patient screenings. About 20% of the patients are turned away for their safety because...
by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | Oct 21, 2013 | Blogs
A Rockville Patient’s Experience Every few weeks I like to try and blog about a patient’s experience for other people who may be considering LASIK or PRK. I think it helps you in your research to hear from our patients. You come to your consultation with us and...
by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | Oct 19, 2013 | Blogs
Can a FSA or HSA benefit from my employer help cover the cost of LASIK or PRK? Many patients want to know if they have an FSA or an HSA benefit will it help cover the cost of an elective refractive surgery procedure. The answer is yes. If your employer offers a...
by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | Oct 17, 2013 | Blogs
This is an old blog that Dr. Holzman wrote about the costs involved with the LASIK and PRK procedures. These procedures is an investment in yourself. We encourage you to do your research and see if LASIK and PRK are for you. Read Dr. Holzman’s comments on...
by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | Oct 16, 2013 | Blogs
I have been told LASIK is not an option for me, due to a high prescription and thin corneas. My doctor told me that Visian™ ICL’s would be the best option for me. I started to do my research and found that one eye surgeon gave me a quote of $3850 per eye for the...
by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | Oct 12, 2013 | Blogs
Dr. Holzman uses the safest technology for your individual situation. When the FDA approved the laser flap maker (IntraLase in 1999), the blade or microkeratome (a microkeratome is an instrument that uses a blade to create your corneal flap)I have read that the...
by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | Oct 12, 2013 | Blogs
Dr. Holzman use the safest technology for your individual situation. When the FDA approved the laser flap maker (IntraLase in 1999), the blade or microkeratome (a microkeratome is an instrument that uses a blade to create your corneal flap)I have read that the...
by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | Oct 6, 2013 | Blogs
Blurry or Hazy vision after LASIK Almost all patients achieve good vision the day of their LASIK eye procedure. However, right after the procedure, it is completely normal for your vision to be blurry and/or hazy for a day or two. We know that this may cause you to...
by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | Oct 5, 2013 | Blogs
You know when you hear that a friend of yours has had the LASIK or PRK procedure and they tell you about their experience or you read an article, or visit a website that shares both positive and negative laser vision correction procedure experiences? It seems to me...
