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by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | Sep 10, 2013 | Blogs
When is it ok to rub my eyes again after I have the LASIK procedure? The surgical methods that we have now have allowed surgeons to make such precisely created corneal flaps for the LASIK procedure that make rubbing the eye much less of a threat than it was in the...
by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | Sep 8, 2013 | Blogs
A Patient Testimonial from Rockville. Maryland Hi Dr. Holzman!!! Thank you so much for checking up on me – you are amazing!!!! My vision is PERFECT and I have no one else to thank but YOU =)) it was a pleasure meeting you as well and meeting your staff. They are...
by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | Sep 5, 2013 | Blogs
Question and Answer with Dr. Holzman Who is most likely to benefit from PRK? Generally, those that benefit from PRK might fall into four general categories. 1. Occupation/profression … police offices in tough areas, those in the military, those considering these...
by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | Sep 4, 2013 | Blogs
Is LASIK or PRK tax deductible? I spent some time researching this topic and found that depending on your income and filing status, you might be able to deduct the cost of your LASIK surgery from your taxes. According to IRS Publication 502 Medical and Dental...
by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | Sep 1, 2013 | Blogs
Technology Upgrades at Tysons Corner: iFS and Allegretto EX500 What a cool summer we’ve been having at Tysons Corner! As you recall, just after Memorial Day, we started using our new iFS IntraLase laser which is holy-cow fast! At the beginning of August, we...
by Andrew E Holzman, MD FACS | Aug 30, 2013 | Blogs
What is Astigmatism? This is a common question for patients considering refractive eye surgery. According to the American Optometric Association the definition of astigmatism is as follows: Astigmatism is a condition that causes blurred vision due either to the...
