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by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | Sep 5, 2013 | Blogs
Question and Answer with Dr. Holzman Who is most likely to benefit from PRK? Generally, those that benefit from PRK might fall into four general categories. 1. Occupation/profression … police offices in tough areas, those in the military, those considering these...
by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | Sep 4, 2013 | Blogs
Is LASIK or PRK tax deductible? I spent some time researching this topic and found that depending on your income and filing status, you might be able to deduct the cost of your LASIK surgery from your taxes. According to IRS Publication 502 Medical and Dental...
by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | Sep 1, 2013 | Blogs
Technology Upgrades at Tysons Corner: iFS and Allegretto EX500 What a cool summer we’ve been having at Tysons Corner! As you recall, just after Memorial Day, we started using our new iFS IntraLase laser which is holy-cow fast! At the beginning of August, we...
by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | Aug 30, 2013 | Blogs
What is Astigmatism? This is a common question for patients considering refractive eye surgery. According to the American Optometric Association the definition of astigmatism is as follows: Astigmatism is a condition that causes blurred vision due either to the...
by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | Aug 27, 2013 | Blogs
LASIK eye surgery cost differs widely from one doctor to another and often depends on many factors. How do I know what laser eye center and surgeon is right for me and my LASIK or PRK procedure? Most of our patients are very pleased with the results of their...
by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | Aug 24, 2013 | Blogs
Tyson’s Patient Testimonial Rachel Neely Cramer I had been wearing contacts for 20 years, and had never really thought of them as a nuisance. Had my contacts not started causing me pain about a year ago, I might never had opted for LASIK. But now, I’m wishing that I...
by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | Aug 23, 2013 | Blogs
Monovision and LASIK Monovision can be a very effective treatment for presbyopia, offering high rates of patient satisfaction. The patient population of 40, 50 and 60 year olds find that the need for reading glasses is a frustration. For patients who have a...
by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | Aug 20, 2013 | Blogs
If you decide to go ahead with LASIK surgery, you will need an initial or baseline evaluation by your eye doctor to determine wether or not you are a good candidate. What you need to know to prepare for your eye exam and what you should expect are If you wear contact...
by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | Aug 16, 2013 | Blogs
Can I Become a Pilot if I Undergo Lasik Surgery? The FAA does allow its pilots to have LASIK. Some branches of the military do allow LASIK and others prefer PRK. You have to check with your military branch to determine what each prefers. The American Optometric...
by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | Aug 14, 2013 | Blogs
Is It Possible That LASIK Could Cause Amblyopia? Amblyopia, or “lazy eye” is an eye condition that usually you are born with and it always occurs before age 8. Amblyopia is the loss of one eye’s ability to see details. It is one of the most common...
