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by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | Oct 12, 2013 | Blogs
Dr. Holzman uses the safest technology for your individual situation. When the FDA approved the laser flap maker (IntraLase in 1999), the blade or microkeratome (a microkeratome is an instrument that uses a blade to create your corneal flap)I have read that the...
by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | Oct 12, 2013 | Blogs
Dr. Holzman use the safest technology for your individual situation. When the FDA approved the laser flap maker (IntraLase in 1999), the blade or microkeratome (a microkeratome is an instrument that uses a blade to create your corneal flap)I have read that the...
by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | Oct 6, 2013 | Blogs
Blurry or Hazy vision after LASIK Almost all patients achieve good vision the day of their LASIK eye procedure. However, right after the procedure, it is completely normal for your vision to be blurry and/or hazy for a day or two. We know that this may cause you to...
by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | Oct 5, 2013 | Blogs
You know when you hear that a friend of yours has had the LASIK or PRK procedure and they tell you about their experience or you read an article, or visit a website that shares both positive and negative laser vision correction procedure experiences? It seems to me...
by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | Oct 1, 2013 | Blogs
What is the difference between having LASIK or PRK? PRK is different from LASIK in that the epithelium, or outer layer of the cornea, is removed entirely during a PRK procedure, and the laser is applied to the surface of the cornea rather than to the inner tissue. It...
by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | Sep 28, 2013 | Blogs
Will I need to wear contacts after the surgery? LASIK and PRK laser vision correction procedures reshape the eye’s front surface by removing small amounts of tissue from the cornea. No one can predict how your eyes will heal. Occasionally, this can cause...
