The Benefits and Risks of LASIK
LASIK has the potential to change your life, but any eye surgery involves at least a small degree of risk.
Andrew E. Holzman, MD, FACS, has the experience and skills required to maximize the benefits and minimize the risks of LASIK surgery.
We invite you to learn more about the benefits and risks of LASIK eye surgery….
The Benefits and Risks of LASIK
LASIK has the potential to change your life, but any eye surgery involves at least a small degree of risk.
Andrew E. Holzman, MD, FACS, has the experience and skills required to maximize the benefits and minimize the risks of LASIK surgery.
We invite you to learn more about the benefits and risks of LASIK eye surgery….
The Benefits Of LASIK
Many patients who undergo a custom LASIK procedure with Dr. Holzman at any of our locations in the greater Washington, D.C., area will tell you that their only regret is not having the surgery sooner. There are numerous potentially life-changing benefits to LASIK, including:
20/20 Vision
LASIK surgery alters the cornea, allowing you to experience 20/20 vision or better.
No More Eyewear
After LASIK treatment, many patients are able to abandon glasses and contact lenses.
Corrects Multiple Conditions
LASIK can correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
Quick Treatment
Dr. Holzman completes most LASIK procedures in less than 10 minutes.
Immediate Results
Patients often notice improved vision immediately after treatment.
Virtually Painless
We go above and beyond to minimize patient discomfort at our offices.
“Our Patients Are In Good Hands.”
The Risks Of LASIK
Dry Eyes
This condition is easily treated with eye drops and should resolve within six months.
Corneal Flap Complications
The risk of infection and swelling is minimized due to bladeless techniques and strict precautions.
Glare
The effect is usually mild and most often subsides a few days to a few weeks after your procedure.
Halos
Like glare, the effect is mild and diminishes in a few days to a few weeks.
Poor Night Vision
Custom wavefront treatments minimize this risk. The effect diminishes as the eye heals in the first three to six months.
Double Vision
Our technology minimizes the risk of this side-effect of flap complications and imprecise treatment.
Minimize Associated Risks
By Choosing Dr. Holzman
By choosing to work with Andrew E. Holzman, MD, FACS, patients can reduce the chances of serious complications from LASIK surgery to almost zero. Dr. Holzman has successfully completed over 90,000 laser eye surgeries and earned a reputation as one of the leading LASIK specialists in the country.
When professional athletes, media personalities, and other eye doctors decide to undergo LASIK surgery, they regularly choose one of our offices in Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Virginia.
Dr. Holzman is fully committed to patient education and patient success. When you schedule a free consultation with our doctor, he will take the time to answer all of your questions and make sure that you are a good candidate for a LASIK procedure. After your surgery, he will provide detailed after-care instructions, and he will check up on you during your recovery period to make sure you don’t experience any complications.
“The procedure was quick and the results are already spectacular. I was seeing clearly immediately and after one day I feel pretty much 100%. Much thanks to Dr. Holzman and the team!”
–Cam
Our Approach To LASIK
Low Risk. High Reward.
State-of-the-Art Technology
Patients can expect a favorable outcome after laser vision correction at any of our offices in the greater Washington, D.C., area because of our advanced technology. Dr. Holzman has been at the forefront of LASIK innovation for decades, and now he uses the most sophisticated lasers and corneal measurement tools to deliver precise, predictable, and safe long-term results.
Good Candidates Only
LASIK is not right for everyone, and roughly 20% of our patients do not meet the criteria we have outlined to be considered for the surgery. Dr. Holzman is skilled in other refractive surgery options, like PRK, and if he decides you should not undergo LASIK, he will work to find a treatment option that works best for you.
