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History of LASIK

History of LASIK

LASIK, an acronym for Laser Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis, has revolutionized the vision correction industry. Although the idea that vision improvement could be made possible by flattening the cornea was proposed a century ago, it wasn’t until the 1930s that doctors tried cutting the cornea to change its shape. Radial Keratotamy – the Predecessor to LASIK… Read More


Symptoms and Signs of Glaucoma

Symptoms and Signs of Glaucoma

Glaucoma, a group of conditions that cause optic nerve damage, often give few warning signs or symptoms until permanent damage has already occurred. For that reason, Baltimore area ophthalmologists at the Katzen Eye Group recommend having your eyes tested and examined every two years if you are under the age of 60, and every year thereafter. You’ll… Read More


Why an Ophthalmologist Should Do Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)

Why an Ophthalmologist Should Do Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)

You’ve heard the old adage: The Eyes are the Window to Your Soul. Yet, if your eyelids hang down over them and you constantly joke about the bags under your eyes being large enough to carry groceries in, then it’s time to make a change. The surgery you need is called Blepharoplasty, or more commonly eyelid… Read More


Cataract Surgery Home Care and Complications

Cataract Surgery Home Care and Complications

Choosing the doctors at Katzen Eye Group for your cataract procedure was your first step toward a successful surgical outcome. Now that you’re recuperating at home, you’ll need to treat yourself just as gently as our ophthalmologists treated your eyes during surgery. What to Expect After Cataract Surgery Understanding what to expect after your cataract surgery will… Read More


How Long Does LASIK Last? LASIK Touch Ups

How Long Does LASIK Last? LASIK Touch Ups

The lasting effects of LASIK have been studied since it gained widespread acceptance for vision correction in the year 2000, making it the most studied elective procedure. Studies have shown that 95 to 98 percent of laser vision correction patients obtain a minimum of 20/40 vision. Once you’ve obtained that level of vision, can you… Read More


Candidacy for Intraocular Lenses

Candidacy for Intraocular Lenses

The only treatment for cataracts (a clouding of the eye’s natural lens) is to have them removed by surgery. Fortunately, vision can be restored by implanting intraocular lenses (IOLs). If you’d like to regain clear vision by eliminating cataracts and preventing a reduction in eyesight, then cataract surgery should be considered. Candidacy for IOLs Several IOL options exist and… Read More


Intraocular Lenses

Intraocular Lenses

Intraocular lenses (IOLs) that take the place of the eye’s natural lens have been hugely beneficial to cataract patients, with more than one million implanted each year in the United States. Since the 1970s, when intraocular lenses found widespread acceptance, intraocular lens technology has advanced significantly. A wide variety of IOLs have hit the market to… Read More


Choosing a LASIK Doctor

Choosing a LASIK Doctor

If heading to the beach makes you cringe because you can’t decide whether to wear your glasses or risk the elements with contacts, you are not alone. That’s one reason why more than one million people turn to LASIK surgery each year to correct their vision. However some people use a haphazard approach to choosing… Read More


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Baltimore, MD 21202
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Rosedale, MD 21237
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Abingdon, MD 21009
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Parkton, MD 21120
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310 Main Street
Reisterstown, MD 21136
410-833-5515
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Suite 425
Owings Mills, MD 21117
443-738-4270
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Suite 200
Towson, MD 21204
410-583-1000
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