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Did you know you can use your Flex spending dollars on LASIK? You can also use pre-tax dollars that you’ve set aside to pay eye exam co-payments or deductibles, and/or purchase approved eyecare products. Flexible Spending Account Covered Items LASIK Prescription eyeglasses, including readers and progressive glasses Sunglasses – prescription and non-prescription glasses if medically… Read More

The former head coach of the Baltimore Ravens’s vision was deteriorating because of cataracts. While Billick was coaching, he noticed that his vision was declining. That’s when he came to Katzen Eye Group for cataract surgery. He now has restored vision and can enjoy the clarity of healthy eyes. Watch Brian Billick’s featured documentary on the… Read More

For many patients it can be a hard choice whether or not to book an eye exam, but we encourage you to book an appointment if you find any of these to be true.   1. Squinting If you find yourself squinting more than usual 2. Bright Flashes And Floaters If you notice that you… Read More

Fall Sports are Here and Protecting Your Child’s Vision is Important. Approximately 90% of sports-related eye injuries can be prevented with simple precautions, such as using protective eyewear according to the National Eye Institute. At Katzen we have a dedicated Optical Center, Katzen Optical, where you can find the right pair of protective eyewear for… Read More

Winter is Coming! As we enter into the month of November the weather here in Baltimore is starting to drop. This change in season can cause many potential issues with your eyes, including dry eyes. Cold wind and lower temperatures can cause the drying of your eyes. To offset the dryness often times your eyes… Read More

Dry eye syndrome is a condition in which there is an insufficient production of tears, leaving the eye without proper moisture and lubrication. This condition affects millions of individuals worldwide and is the most common reason that patients visit their eye doctor. Is treatment right for me? Are you experiencing stinging and itching of the… Read More

Summer is officially coming to a close which means the days spent at the beach are now being replaced with school books and back-to-school shopping for children everywhere. And exciting time, no doubt! But as you get into the swing of your child’s new schedules/routines, it’s also important to ensure that their vision is properly… 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