Dr. Kameen's Blog

Healthy Vision Awareness Month 

While we all agree that eyesight has a huge impact on our daily lives and is probably the sense that we would fear losing most, most people don't pay much attention till their vision until there is a ... continue reading »

Dr. Kameen Addresses the Downside of Discounted Lasik Surgery 

I have long been asked questions by patients regarding the pricing of Laser Vision Correction (Lasik and PRK). Their thoughts are appropriate, in that LVC is an out of pocket expense, not covered by i... continue reading »

Kameen Eye To Help a Helping Up Mission Graduate 

It was about a year ago that I met Anthony. He had been at the Helping Up Mission, in downtown Baltimore, for about two weeks. He was still exhausted from months on the streets, homeless and drug cons... read more

Glaucoma Awareness Month 

In light of the fact that January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, I thought I would write about what glaucoma is, how it is detected and treated, and the importance of annual or semi-annual eye exams(dep... continue reading »

What Drew Me In- My LASIK Journey  

I thought it would be nice for a change to update our website blog from a Kameen staff member AND past LASIK patient…So here I am! Almost every day while meeting with prospective LASIK patient... read more

Coupon Discounted Sushi vs Coupon Discounted LASIK 

Recently, I have seen an unusual number of  group coupon offerings for different products, restaurants and even eye surgery! Simultaneously alarmed and curious about these new offerings, I decide... continue reading »

Press Release: Regional Eye Surgeon "Refocusing" His Practice on Eye Care for Liife  

Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) April 27, 2012 For over 20 years, area ophthalmologist Anthony J. Kameen M.D. has held a pioneering role in the field of Lasik and cataract surgery in the Baltimore-Washin... read more

Top Ten Myths About the Eyes and Vision 

You have probably heard a lot of these myths over the years and often wonder how true they are. Below I've listed the top 10 myths I've heard through talking with my patients. What are some others you... continue reading »

Jordan's Lasik Story 

I am reaching back into my archives a bit for the attached video of a wonderful patient of mine named Jordan. I met her on just a regular day in my office. She was there for a Lasik consultation and w... continue reading »

The Annual Eye Exam - Where it all Begins 

It is that time of year in which we all commit to doing those things which we have been putting off. Having an eye examination is often one of those things. I find that, frequently, my patients who ha... continue reading »

Refractive Cataract Surgery- It's the Hot Topic! 

I have just returned from our annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology(AAO) in Orlando, and the meeting could not have been more interesting. Ophthalmologists from all over the world at... continue reading »

Advanced Technology Intraocular Lenses 

We will all be hearing alot more discussion about Advanced Technology Intraocular Lenses(ATIOLS) in relation to surgery for cataracts. For many decades, surgeons have used one style of Intraocular Len... continue reading »

Correcting Cataracts and Astigmatism: Understanding the Difference 

Cataracts and astigmatism are two very different things. A cataract is the clouding of the natural human lens, and this typically occurs after the age of 60. Astigmatism is an irregularity of the... continue reading »

Watch the Video: Experience Laura's Lasik Surgery First-Hand  

I encourage you to watch the video that Laura created chronicling her LASIK experience last week. Not only is it fun to watch, but it very closely mirrors the preoperative thoughts and jitters that an... continue reading »

Post 2: The Day After Surgery  

Guest blog by: Laura Straub, patient  So, it’s the day after surgery and I am still in disbelief. After wearing contacts for so long, it’s really hard to comprehend that I am not ... continue reading »

Laura's Lasik Surgery: The Surgeons Perspective 

Ultimately, the patient experience is what really matters to me, and to other potential patients. I was fortunate to have a recent patient of mine, Laura Straub, approach me about documenting her expe... continue reading »

Post 1: My LASIK Journey Begins.... 

Guest blog by: Laura Straub, patient  So, I’ve been considering getting Lasik for a few years now. I am currently 22 years old, but I started wearing glasses in 1st grade, at the age of 7... continue reading »

Femtosecond Laser to Assist in the Removal of Cataracts 

We make the diagnosis of cataracts when the human lens has changed in color and texture, such that it is yellow/brown in color and more dense. This combination leads to a decrease in quality of v... continue reading »

The "Patient Experience" when their cataracts are removed surgically 

I had the privilege last week of attending a meeting in which  Dr. William Martin, from Toledo, Ohio, gave his impressions of modern day cataract surgery and the use of advanced technology intrao... continue reading »

Recent Trip to the Dominican Republic to Perform ICL and Cataract Surgery 

I spent several days last week visiting the Dominican Republic, a truly lovely country. I was in Santo Domingo with a delightful local Ophthalmologist, Juan Batlle, M.D. and,together, we performe... continue reading »

Spectacle Independence after Refractive Cataract Surgery 

 As technology has advanced through nearly every facet of our lives, so has the advancement of a somewhat routine cataract procedure morphed into a wonderfully advanced procedure that can sa... continue reading »

Refractive Cataract Surgery 

There is a spectacular advancement in cataract surgery coming along that, I believe, will revolutionize how a modern cataract procedure is performed. For the past 30 years, a cataract has been removed... continue reading »

Modern Cataract Surgery 

My father was an Ophthalmologist (Cataract Eye Surgeon) and obviously, I followed in his footsteps. I remember hearing about his cataract procedures in the 1970's, with patients staying in the hospita... continue reading »

Save Your Vision Month: 5 Ways to Preserve Your Vision for a Lifetime 

Being that March is "Save Your Vision" month, I wanted to share what I believe to be the 5 most important things you can do to preserve your vision for a lifetime. 1. Don't skip your annual eye exam.... continue reading »

February: Low Vision Awareness Month 

As the nation’s youngest Baby Boomers reach 45 this year (and the oldest Boomers start on Medicare), Kameen Eye Associates would like to acknowledge Low Vision Awareness Month to help raise awar... continue reading »

Four Most Commonly Asked Questions About Cataract Surgery 

Cataract surgery has undergone revolutionary growth and change in the past ten years. Obviously, as baby boomers move into their 60's and 70's, we are seeing an increase in the number of cataract proc... continue reading »

4 Questions to Ask During Your LASIK Consultation 

Is LASIK permanent? The answer is yes. The laser permanently reshapes your cornea and it should remain in that shape the remainder of your healthy life. The myth that your vision will worsen over... continue reading »

Surgical Correction of Presbyopia 

There are many options on the near term horizon for the correction of the normal, age related loss of near focusing ability that affects individuals older than 40 years of age. This condition is terme... continue reading »

Surgeons Embrace New Technology 

Results from the 25th annual American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery(ASCRS) Member Practice Style Survey show there is sustained growth in cataract surgery and use of specialty implants. A... continue reading »

Our New State of the Art Facility 

Kameen Eye Associates has recently moved to a beautiful state of the art facility at the intersection of Charles Street and the Beltway in Towson, MD. My staff and I have worked very hard to create an... continue reading »

The Safety of Contact Lenses Compared to LASIK 

Kameen Eye Associates is conducting a study, in association with the Cornea Research Foundation(Cornea.org), comparing the long term safety of daily contact lens use to Laser Vision Correction. Previo... continue reading »

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