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by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | Nov 24, 2020 | Blogs
LASIK has been in demand since it was approved by the FDA in 1999. LASIK reshapes the cornea to correct imperfections that cause nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. While LASIK is consistently the most popular refractive surgery, the number of people who...
by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | Oct 22, 2020 | Blogs
Dr. Andrew E. Holzman offers a number of vision correction treatments to individuals in Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia, and surrounding areas, one of the most popular of which is LASIK. LASIK surgery reshapes the surface of the cornea to address imperfections that...
by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | Oct 22, 2020 | Blogs
Over the past couple of decades, LASIK has grown in popularity for individuals who desire clearer vision. Generally, patients can achieve 20/25 eyesight or better so they can rely less on glasses and contact lenses. In fact, some individuals find they no longer need...
by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | Sep 16, 2020 | Blogs
Glasses can fog up when water vapor comes into contact with the lenses. This water vapor can be due to perspiration, ambient humidity, and even your own breath. In today’s world, where wearing a face mask is the new normal, more individuals are complaining about their...
by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | Aug 9, 2020 | Blogs
Following laser vision correction procedures, such as LASIK and PRK, Dr. Andrew E. Holzman instructs patients to wear protective shields over their eyes to prevent unintentional rubbing or damage during sleep. But just how long do patients have to wear protective...
by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | Jun 24, 2020 | Blogs
PRK and LASIK are highly successful vision correction procedures that can reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contacts. Dr. Andrew E. Holzman performs both of these procedures at our Washington, D.C., practice. One of the most common questions we hear is:...
by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | Jun 15, 2020 | Blogs
When it comes to corrective vision procedures, LASIK is among the most popular. It can reduce or eliminate the need for glasses and contacts and improve overall quality of life. One of the most common questions we hear from our Washington, DC, patients is: When it is...
by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | Jun 11, 2020 | Blogs
While we certainly do not condone the use of illegal or illicit drugs, we are aware that many individuals are users of medical or recreational marijuana. There are a few things our Washington, DC, patients should know regarding marijuana use before and after LASIK....
by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | Jun 10, 2020 | Blogs
While our team certainly does not condone drinking alcoholic beverages in excess, we do acknowledge that a large percentage of the population does consume alcohol at least occasionally. When it comes to LASIK, there are some restrictions concerning consumption of...
by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | Apr 30, 2020 | Blogs
One of the most common questions people considering vision correction surgery ask is: How much does LASIK cost? You’ve likely seen and heard ads on the radio, TV and online promoting LASIK and other vision correction surgeries. With the range of LASIK eye...
