Everyone is born with natural lenses on their eyes. These lenses, much like the lens of a camera, help the eye see and focus on objects. As we get older, these lenses can get clouded, “foggy”, and less effective in helping us see clearly [This normally happens as the result of cataract development but can… Read More

On Monday, August 21st, millions of Americans will gather on doorsteps and rooftops to watch the first total solar eclipse to occur since 1979. A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon’s orbit passes between the sun and the earth. When this happens, the moon is completely blocking the sun, thus casting a dark shadow… Read More

You care about your vision. So do we. That’s why we encourage patients to come in for their annual eye exam. An annual eye exam is the best way for our doctors to gain an understanding of your eye health and learn how your vision is performing. When you visit the Katzen Eye Group offices for… Read More

An astigmatism is an irregularity in the shape of the cornea that, in years past, often meant patients were unable to receive LASIK or other corrective eye surgery procedures. This is often no longer the case, thanks to the advent of astigmatism correcting intraocular lenses (also called Toric IOL’s). Learn more by watching the video below, where Katzen Eye Group ophthalmologist… Read More

The Fourth of July is coming up in just a few days. What you may not know is that there are thousands of eye injuries due to fireworks every year, and they don’t happen only to those setting off the fireworks. According to the American Academy of Ophthamology, “in the most severe cases, fireworks can… Read More

There are many LASIK practices in the Baltimore area. The average consumer may not know what differentiates one practice from another. When choosing a LASIK surgeon, experience and technology are two of the most important factors to look for. Unfortunately, many people often overlook the credentials of the surgeon and the technology being used for the procedure,… Read More

Read about the revolutionary procedure available at Katzen Eye Group, KAMRA Inlay in the Wall St. Journal. Here’s a summary of the article: Are you having trouble reading books or using your computer? This is a common problem called presbyopia, which is the difficulty of focusing on near objects. The most common solution: wearing glasses… Read More

What is Phakic IOL? Phakic Intraocular Lenses (IOLs) are lenses surgically placed behind the cornea. Phakic IOLs are used as an alternative to LASIK for nearsighted patients with severe prescriptions or corneas that are too thin for LASIK. Phakic IOLs are placed inside the eye, without changing the cornea’s shape. Is it safe? While every… Read More

May is Healthy Vision Awareness Month, so we’re sharing a few tips to help you keep your eyes healthy and happy. While we all agree that eyesight has a huge impact on our daily lives and is probably the sense we would fear losing most, most people don’t pay much attention to their vision until… Read More

It is finally spring and the weather is starting to warm up, which means you are probably looking forward to ball games, gardening, and other outdoor activities. Spring signals a new beginning for many people and we happen to think it is the perfect time to get LASIK eye surgery. LASIK has improved the lives… Read More