Dr. Holzman's Blog

Dr. Andrew Holzman is the regional medical director of TLC Vision, Tyson's Corner and Charlottesville Virginia, as well as Rockville Maryland and TLC DC.

It is normal for patients to be afraid of moving the flap.

Dr. Holzman was recently at American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery conference in San Francisco.  ASCRS.  While in San Francisco at ASCRS Dr. Holzman conquers the Golden Gate Bridge by bicycle...

Many patients tend to tense up and hold their breath during their LASIK or PRK procedure, Dr. Holzman's advice is just breath!

Will I have something to look at during my LASIK or PRK?  Am I going to move my eye and mess up the outcome?

This red spot has no effect on the visual outcome or integrity of your LASIK procedure. 

  Hi Dr Holzman,   I am doing great!!!  Vision is clear as water. Now I am able to see the smallest details when I go outside. You all were great. I would highly recommend Laser to anyone who may be hesitating in getting this surgery.  I never would have thought that getting Laser eye surgery done was going to be painless.  Glad to be back to work and never ever have to wear glasses or contact lenses.  Now I can shoot better at the range :)  Thanks!  M. Collado Washington DC Police Officer   Dr. Holzman performs surgery on area Police officers often.  It does not get him out of speeding tickets, but it does get him a nice letter from this patient! Dr. Andrew Holzman and all of the staff at TLC Tyson's Corner and Charlottesville, VA as well as TLC Rockville, Maryland know how hard it is to take this leap of faith and trust someone with your vision correction.  We are proud to help our local Police...

How can I pay for my refractive surgery procedure?  This is a question that every patient must work out before they feel that they can commit to having the surgery.  In our economy today, it is scary for most no matter what your income is to make the decision to have an elective surgery.  What patients are not fully given are their options for covering the cost of their procedure in full.  I have done some research to help give your options in hopes that this will help you take the leap and begin to enjoy new vision without the burden of cost.

Many times the only way for you to really understand what a life changing procedure that laser vision correction is, you must hear it straight from our patients.  In a recent post I discussed that getting to be a part of giving someone the gift of sight is our passion, not just a job!  

How long does the LASIK or PRK surgery last?  This is something we are asked often.  Both the LASIK and PRK procedures reshape the cornea permanently in order to...