LASIK Surgery

The quality of your life depends on good eyesight and the decision to have laser vision correction is a life-changing event. LASIK is regarded as one of the fastest growing of all medical procedures. LASIK has eliminated the need for contacts and glasses for more than 12 million Americans since the technique was granted FDA approval in the late 1990s. The surgeons at Katzen Eye Group have performed thousands of these procedures and remain at the forefront of laser vision correction. Using Blade-Free all laser LASIK, you will be able to play sports, swim, go to the movies and enjoy social activities without the hassle of glasses or contacts. Find out how Katzen Eye Group's refractive surgeons can help you reach your goals for visual freedom.

If you are seeking a Baltimore LASIK specialist, the doctors at Katzen Eye Group would like to offer you the best and most advanced solution in LASIK eye surgery. Brought to you by Baltimore LASIK expert, Dr. Brett Katzen, we aim to bring experienced surgical skill with the best technology. Helping you achieve your personal best vision is mission critical at our Baltimore LASIK office.

Dr. Katzen is absolutely dedicated to providing the best in patient education so that our patients can make a well-educated decision as to whether or not LASIK would be a good vision correction option. Remember, not everyone is a good candidate for LASIK. This is precisely why you need to have an experienced Baltimore LASIK surgeon evaluate you to make sure LASIK is the right eye surgery procedure for you!

Because Dr. Katzen is a board certified AAO ophthalmologist he also offers other eye surgery options for vision correction such as premium lens implants and other laser refractive procedures. According to AMO (Abbott Medical Optics) there are almost 290 million people worldwide that would be great candidates for LASIK eye surgery. So if you have been concerned about your potential LASIK candidacy you might be surprised at the outcome. Our pre-operative evaluation process is one of the most thorough eye exams you will have in your life to review your overall eye health.

The LASIK eye surgery procedure

LASIK is an acronym and actually stands for Laser in-situ keratomileusis, which is the most commonly performed type of laser eye surgery. This eye surgery procedure is generally safe, effective, and has very few side effects. LASIK is a great option for many individuals considering laser vision correction for a variety of very personal and professional reasons. LASIK may not promise perfect vision, however; it is a highly successful procedure that can at the very least reduce a person’s dependence on glasses or contact lenses. The lifestyle benefits can be tremendous for active and social people. These benefits can bring great value and ease in life. If you are an active person please feel free to consult our LASIK coordinators if you have questions about life after LASIK. They will be happy to answer any questions that may affect your lifestyle or any questions about the LASIK eye surgery procedure itself.

This Baltimore LASIK website is designed to help you achieve the best results for your personal best vision. We have an extensive frequently asked questions page as well as more in-depth and thorough over view of LASIK eye surgery. Additionally please feel free to take our LASIK self-evaluation test to start the process of understanding your actual reality for candidacy. If you have concerns or questions regarding LASIK safety please see our webpage regarding LASIK risks and complications.