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Fall Sports are Here and Protecting Your Child’s Vision is Important. Approximately 90% of sports-related eye injuries can be prevented with simple precautions, such as using protective eyewear according to the National Eye Institute. At Katzen we have a dedicated Optical Center, Katzen Optical, where you can find the right pair of protective eyewear for… Read More

Winter is Coming! As we enter into the month of November the weather here in Baltimore is starting to drop. This change in season can cause many potential issues with your eyes, including dry eyes. Cold wind and lower temperatures can cause the drying of your eyes. To offset the dryness often times your eyes… Read More

Katzen Eye Group began with Dr. Jack Katzen, an eye surgery pioneer who believed: “It’s not just about the quality of care. It’s about the quality of caring.” Dr. Brett Katzen is Jack’s son, and entered the family business in 1992. He has since led the incredible growth of Katzen Eye Group over the last… Read More

Dry eye syndrome is a condition in which there is an insufficient production of tears, leaving the eye without proper moisture and lubrication. This condition affects millions of individuals worldwide and is the most common reason that patients visit their eye doctor. Is treatment right for me? Are you experiencing stinging and itching of the… Read More

Summer is officially coming to a close which means the days spent at the beach are now being replaced with school books and back-to-school shopping for children everywhere. And exciting time, no doubt! But as you get into the swing of your child’s new schedules/routines, it’s also important to ensure that their vision is properly… Read More

Everyone is born with natural lenses on their eyes. These lenses, much like the lens of a camera, help the eye see and focus on objects. As we get older, these lenses can get clouded, “foggy”, and less effective in helping us see clearly [This normally happens as the result of cataract development but can… Read More

On Monday, August 21st, millions of Americans will gather on doorsteps and rooftops to watch the first total solar eclipse to occur since 1979. A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon’s orbit passes between the sun and the earth. When this happens, the moon is completely blocking the sun, thus casting a dark shadow… Read More

You care about your vision. So do we. That’s why we encourage patients to come in for their annual eye exam. An annual eye exam is the best way for our doctors to gain an understanding of your eye health and learn how your vision is performing. When you visit the Katzen Eye Group offices for… Read More

An astigmatism is an irregularity in the shape of the cornea that, in years past, often meant patients were unable to receive LASIK or other corrective eye surgery procedures. This is often no longer the case, thanks to the advent of astigmatism correcting intraocular lenses (also called Toric IOL’s). Learn more by watching the video below, where Katzen Eye Group ophthalmologist… Read More

The Fourth of July is coming up in just a few days. What you may not know is that there are thousands of eye injuries due to fireworks every year, and they don’t happen only to those setting off the fireworks. According to the American Academy of Ophthamology, “in the most severe cases, fireworks can… Read More