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One of the few things guaranteed in life is: if we all live long enough, we will get cataracts. They are a by-product of birthdays. The three vision concerns we worry about as we have birthdays, other than needing glasses, are cataracts, glaucoma & macular degeneration. The prevalence of Macular Degeneration is 1.5% for the… Read More

April is the Academy of Ophthalmology’s “Eye Safety Month”, designed to draw attention to sports, toys, and other activities which may pose a risk of an eye injury and to educate the public in injury prophylaxis. Most eye injuries are preventable. Almost 50% of injuries occur during sports and recreational activities and most occur in… Read More

Age-related macular degeneration, often call AMD, is the leading cause of irreversible vision loss among people who are age 60 and older.  It is estimated that 10 million people will experience this disorder during their retirement years.  Macular degeneration is a disorder of the retina. The macula is a small central portion of the retina which… Read More

by Anjana P. Jindal, MD Board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship trained glaucoma specialist What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of eye disorders that can cause damage to the optic nerve and lead to permanent loss of vision if left untreated. Why is it important that I get my eyes examined? Glaucoma is the 2nd leading cause… Read More

In the battle against the effects of aging, BOTOX® Cosmetic has become one of the most popular available options. Simple, non-invasive and effective, BOTOX® produces quick, long-lasting results in a single treatment. How Neuromodukators Work The lines that appear on your forehead and between your eyebrows are usually caused by the tightening of muscles due to stress… Read More

As they age, most people experience a reduction in the ability to focus on close range items, such as reading material or a computer screen. Referred to as presbyopia, this process usually begins to create noticeable vision changes between the ages of forty and fifty, and is the result of a loss of flexibility in… Read More

When your mom told you that carrots are good for your eyes, she was giving you good advice.  More than 10 million Americans have Age-Related Macular Degeneration. This eye disease is now one of the leading causes of blindness and vision loss for people 65 years or older in this county.  While there is no cure… Read More

  Approved by the FDA in 2008, Latisse is a relatively new prescription medication that treats sparse or insufficient eyelashes by stimulating eyelash growth. It is applied with a sterile applicator to the lash line of the upper lashes—never the lower lashes. The medication will reach the lower lashes as you blink, so it does… Read More

Glaucoma is the leading cause of permanent blindness worldwide, and affects approximately four million people in the United States. Regular screening is vital to detect this disease and ensure proper treatment is provided early in its progression. Katzen Eye Group in Baltimore, Maryland provides glaucoma screening and has a glaucoma specialist on staff to ensure… Read More

Would you like to be able to flutter your long, dark eyelashes? If you start today, you could be doing that in eight weeks and still be only half-way to your final exciting results. Latisse® is a fairly new product that we are now offering, FDA-approved for enhancing the eyelashes. It is easy to apply…. Read More