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What is PRK? PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) is an extremely effective procedure that is an alternative to LASIK. PRK offers the same vision correction as LASIK, but differs in its approach to preparing the surface of the cornea. While LASIK employs a laser in creating the corneal flap, PRK gently removes the epithelium (the skin covering… Read More

It’s early in the morning, and Don and his father are the first people (once again) to arrive at the golf course. The air is quiet, and the two tee up for their morning game. “Those are my favorite memories playing golf, any time I played with my father. He was an all-around athlete –… Read More

You can add “stall the progression of glaucoma” to the long list of reasons why you should eat a balanced, nutrient-rich diet. Ever since grade school, we have been taught the importance of eating regular meals with ingredients from all four food groups. The American Heart Association recommends meals that consist of grains, fruits and… Read More

You have probably heard a lot of these myths over the years and often wondered how true they are. Below, we’ve listed the top 10 myths we’ve heard through talking with patients. What are some others you have heard? 1. Myth: Eating carrots will improve your eyes Fact: Carrots are rich in vitamin A, which is important for a… Read More

KAMRA inlay is a procedure that restores the natural range of vision that many people lose in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. The thin inlay itself, though tiny and comfortable, is a very effective device. The KAMRA inlay procedure is like other laser vision correction procedures. It works as a combination of a laser technology to create a small… Read More

“How well I see can affect my longevity?” Yes. Here’s why. When we are younger, clear vision is necessary to perform at our highest level, both at work and in our hobbies. There’s a level of vitality that we only experience when we can see well. Then, we age. Our vision naturally deteriorates. And this… Read More

Preston Tooks has been riding motorcycles for over 30 years. His passion is fueled by the constant play between thrill and peacefulness he feels as he sails around curves and down stretches of the rural roads he loves so much. As a lifelong rider, he knows the importance of safety to any ride. A Commitment to Safety… Read More

You don’t need to wear reading glasses any more! After years of success around the world, in 2015 the FDA approved the KAMRA Inlay procedure in the United States – a procedure that will reduce or eliminate dependence on reading glasses. Why Near Vision? Nearly all adults over the age of 40 experience great frustration with near… Read More

We love restoring vision. At Katzen Eye Group, we are experts at fixing an eye’s disfunction and normal effects of aging. What we can’t do is fix eyes that have been permanently and severely physically damaged. This fall season, take some time to review with your family the best ways to keep your eyes safe… Read More

We are lucky to live in a time of options. We can choose where we want to live and work, there are restaurants where we build our own gourmet pizzas, and the list of things Starbucks is doing with our espressos keeps getting longer. The wealth of options – while certainly something to be thankful… Read More