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by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | Jun 7, 2013 | Blogs
When can I read books after my PRK Surgery? “I am planning to do refractive eye surgery , but I am a student and have exams in next month, when will I be visually ready to study and read books after PRK?” Dr. Holzman is fine with you using your eyes after your...
by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | Jun 5, 2013 | Blogs
PRK Healing and Taking Omega 3 – Why do I need this supplement? How is taking an Omega 3 supplement pre and post operatively helpful to my eyes healing process? Dr. Holzman believes in being proactive. By having our PRK patients use Omega-3 supplements both...
by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | Jun 1, 2013 | Blogs
Just like any party of the body, your corneas heal after surgery. Most problems from eye rubbing occur in the first few hours after surgery. By twenty-four hours post op, the surface of the eye is generally healed. Normal or preferable gently eye rubbing is generally...
by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | May 27, 2013 | Blogs
Dr. Holzman and his team would like to take a moment to thank all the soldiers who have served and continue to serve in our United States Military. Memorial Day is a day of family celebrations, time at the beach together, cookouts with friends. A kick off if you...
by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | May 27, 2013 | Blogs
A Patient’s perspective… Hi Dr. Holzman! Thank you so much for checking in with me! The road to recovery has been rocky to say the least. Today I felt like a changed man. Most of the pain has subsided and I can guestimate that I’m seeing around 20/40 or...
by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | May 23, 2013 | Blogs
Going on in Tyson’s this week, IFS Intralase is here! Tyson’s Corner is having a busy week this week. The Intralase IFS laser is here! What does that mean for you? Dr. Holzman has been doing blade-less LASIK since the Intralase laser became the best option for the...
by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | May 21, 2013 | Blogs
Last week Dr. Holzman quoted the line from the movie Jerry Maguire: “Help me to help you” to a patient. He does not do that often. Usually he quotes song titles and lyrics however, that day he said the words and then leaned over to me and said, “This would make a...
by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | May 20, 2013 | Blogs
Many of us love music. Even if you are not a music lover, you likely can hear a song and it will take you back to a time, a place and a memory. Well, did you ever think that you would make a music memory during your LASIK or PRK procedure? Dr. Holzman works very...
by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | May 17, 2013 | Blogs
On your surgery day you will come into the center and we will give you a form that has a detailed description of your instructions, as well as a chart where you can check off the bubbles as you put each eye drop in. You will need to arrange transportation for the day...
by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | May 15, 2013 | Blogs
How many times can I get PRK? With LASIK or PRK the goal is always to get you to your best corrected vision with one procedure, however, the higher your prescription means more corneal tissue is being reshaped, more corneal thickness is needed and more healing is...
