Dr. Andrew Holzman and Washington Nationals Ace Pitcher John Lannan
I was referred to Dr Holzman by the Washington Nationals' team eye doctor, Dr. Smithson. I definitely wanted the best surgeon who would be very careful and make sure everything was perfect. Dr Holzman at TLC came very highly recommended. I felt totally comfortable through the entire process as Dr Holzman's confidence and skill let me easily relax. It was incredibly easy. My eyesight is 20/15 now and I can't believe how much better i can see than before surgery. This was a GREAT decision for me and i am really looking forward to the up-coming baseball season with my new eyesight.
-- John Lannan
Washington Nationals
Dr. Andrew Holzman with Major League Soccer Star Alecko Eskandarian of LA Galaxy
Dr. Holzman, I just want to thank you and your staff for taking great care of me when I recently had LASIK surgery at your TLC office. As a pro soccer player, my vision is extremely important and directly affects my performance on the field. Just like anyone else, I had questions about LASIK surgery and made sure I did my research before choosing to go forward with it. After wearing contact lenses and glasses for most of my life, I decided LASIK was the best option and have to admit the results have been fantastic. I am able to see clearer than ever before and haven't had to worry about the frustrations of managing my contact lenses. This has helped improve my quality of life in that I no longer have had to worry about my eyesight, both on and off the field. Thank you TLC!
-- Alecko Eskandarian
LA Galaxy
Dr. Andrew Holzman is located at:
TLC Laser Eye Centers - Tysons Corner
1750 Tysons Boulevard, Suite 120
McLean, VA 22102
Ph / 703.556.9155
Fax / 703.761.4960
NearVision SM CK®/Conductive Keratoplasty®
Approved by the FDA in 2002, NearVision SM CK ®/Conductive Keratoplasty is an exciting procedure that can help reduce dependence on reading glasses. This non-laser treatment for farsightedness and presbyopia uses radiofrequency energy to correct vision, and unlike laser-assisted techniques, NearVision SM CK ® does not require the removal of tissue. Instead, the radiofrequency energy causes the tissue of the cornea to shrink, resulting in a steeper shape.
NearVision SM CK ® is intended for people over the age of 40 with good distance vision. For the majority of our patients, treatment is only necessary in one eye to improve near vision due to a phenomenon called monovision. Monovision occurs when one eye is dominant for far vision and the other is dominant for near vision. Dr. Holzman was the first physician in the DC area to perform CK and served as a regional training instructor for the procedure. He continues to be THE surgeon to go to for this exciting procedure in the DC area, as he clearly has the most experience with this technique and has performed more CK than any other provider.
Risks and Benefits
Because this is a minimally invasive procedure, NearVision SM CK ® patients typically experience very few side effects and enjoy a short recovery time. Some patients return to work and most normal activities as soon as the day after the procedure, and their vision continues to improve over the following few weeks. Ninety-eight percent of NearVision SM CK ® patients achieve a level of visual acuity that allows them to read newspaper-size print without reading glasses.
There are few risks associated with NearVision SM CK ®. Less than one percent of patients experience complications like corneal scratches or infection. Other side effects such as glares, blurred vision, and tearing are considered temporary and usually subside within three months.
On Procedure Day
After arriving at your scheduled time, you will be prepared for surgery. The area around your eyes will be cleaned and anesthetic eye drops will be used to numb your eyes; no injections or needles will be used. When your eye is completely numb, a pen-shaped instrument with a cool, thin tip will be used to apply radiofrequency energy in a circular pattern. Conductive Keratoplasty/CK itself is completely painless.
After the Procedure
During the first 24 to 48 hours after your procedure, you may experience tearing and some mild discomfort. You will be given medication to minimize these side effects. It is also important that you avoid using eye makeup or getting water in your eyes for at least four days. For two weeks, you should avoid rubbing your eyes.