Sharing Success

At the TLC Laser Eye Centers, our patients come first. We customize each treatment to the specific needs of the individual and are committed to helping you achieve your vision correction goals. The testimonials below are from some of our satisfied patients who have already enjoyed the benefits of LASIK surgery with Dr. Andrew Holzman and the personalized care from experienced, dedicated vision correction professionals.

"It was amazing to wake up and see the clock, at first I thought I was dreaming!"

- Michael Chapman


"Wow! What a difference twenty minutes makes. Almost a year after my laser vision correction, I can't believe glasses are still a mainstream answer. They seem as old an answer as blood letting was during the civil war! Safe, precise, customized to your eyes and a major improvement to our most important sense. Don't wait to SEE for yourself - every moment of every day for the rest of your life."

- Joel Ostrom, Army Officer


"I just wanted to say it has been over a year since I had vision correction surgery. I have had no problems since the procedure and i am 100% happy with the outcome. You came recommended by 2 other co-workers and I also pass this on to other co-workers that are thinking about having this procedure. I work as a firefighter for NDW Fire/Emergency Services Washington DC and this has made my life a lot easier. Again, thanks."

- Tim McCoy


"Having this surgery is like a whole new world for me. My eyes are healthy and clear. No more red, dry irritated eyes from contacts. I feel confident driving at night, and I can see better now than before I ever could with contacts or glasses. It's virtually painless, and a great investment in your future."

- Virginia Brunner


"Walking out of the office after having the LASIK procedure was one of the most memorable moments of my life. I had tears in my eyes because I could see clearly for the first time in over 25 years. I went from having to put my glasses on to read the time on the clock beside my bed to being the person who can read road signs clearly from 100s of yards away. LASIK has positively changed my life forever."

- Deborah Collins Kayser


Dear Dr. Holzman:

This past November, I made the decision to place my eyesight in your hands, and I am pleased to report, 4 months later, that I could not have made a better choice. After almost 20 years of glasses and contacts, I am now free of that burden thanks to CustomVueT Wavescan LASIK.

I am a firefighter with Fairfax County Fire & Rescue. I am a shift Captain at the busiest engine company in Fairfax County; the 60th busiest engine company in the United States in 2003! Every night at work, I would have to remove my contacts before going to bed, and then have to wear glasses on calls, or worse, go without glasses when I had to use my SCBA facepiece. Everything more that 20 or 30 feet away was fuzzy and undefined. Now, all I have to do is use some moisturizing drops a few times a day, and I can see like I did as a teenager!

I have recommended your practice to everyone I know who has problem with distance vision. Hopefully, some of them will overcome the same hesitation I had (of getting my eyes operated on) and take the plunge. I only wish I had made the decision sooner! Please feel free to add me to any list of satisfied patients you maintain, and I will be happy to talk to anyone asking to speak to former patients.

Thanks!!

- Chuck Ryan Captain Charles Ryan Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Dept. Fire Station 10, B-Shift


"Best decision I've ever made. I recommend it to everyone!"

- Chyla Evans









"This gives me such a sense of security. It's just remarkable."

- Katie Lagoni


"I wish I hadn't waited this long... the results are better than I expected and the care was outstanding."

- Benjamin Greene








"I wake up in the morning and everything is picture perfect! It's amazing!"

- Hector Nevarez


"I see better than my friends that don't even need glasses!"

- Catherine Humphrey


"This is the best thing that I have ever done in my life. It is worth every penny. I was blind and someone gave me sight!"

- Joan Foster








"Dr. Holzman, I had my eye surgery on June 5th, I wanted to thank you for the wonderful gift of sight. I was so thrilled when I woke from my three hour nap and could see things I could never see without my contacts or glasses. You and your staff are extremely caring and attentive. My colleagues at work were thrilled with my vision success as well. I could not stop raving about you and my experience. I will forever refer all my friends and family interested in LASIK to you. Thank you."

- Kimberly Sevin


"I was so amazed that the procedure was so simple and the results so remarkable. It is truly amazing!"

- Estella Waldman








"Dr. Holzman was the absolute picture of competence from start to finish. He answered every one of my questions and was completely professional."

- Steve Czaban, Sportscaster - WTEM 980am Radio


"I can see 20/20 for the first time in years thanks to my doctor, Dr. Andrew Holzman... Dr. Holzman is dedicated to patient education."

- G. Gordon Liddy, Talk Show Host


"I am so happy. The surgery was painless and the care was excellent. I wish I had the surgery sooner!!"

- Harriet Jordan


"It wasn't surgery... it was a miracle. Since I was 5, I have worn glasses, contacts, or contacts with glasses and now I am free!! No more dry eyes, no more 3 sets of glasses to read and be comfortable at the beach; can close my eyes and snooze when tired... the list goes on!"

- Sandy Allenson


"The freedom vision allows... there can't be a price tag to it!"

- Monica Nielson









"LASIK surgery is undoubtedly the best thing I ever did for myself. It was incredible to go snorkeling and actually be able to see the fish!"

- Nancy Brodzki 3/30/00


"I now have total vision freedom. No more timely morning and evening routines; no more squinting. These are professionals committed sincerely to 100% perfection and satisfaction. They were with me every step of the way explaining accurately each detail."

- Leslie Gott


"Quick and Painless. The best gift I've ever given myself!"

- Miik Martorell 5/2/00

"As a musician and a sports enthusiast I am thrilled that I no longer have to wear lenses (contacts) or glasses to read music or play sports. I am extremely pleased with the procedure!"

- Gayle S. Cubberley


"This has exceeded all my expectations -- even on the first day!"

- Christopher Thiel









"Dr. Holzman and your entire staff were extremely professional and instilled the confidence that could only come from experience. I had the procedure yesterday and the results are remarkable!"

- Gary Mims


"Having LASIK surgery performed by Dr. Andrew Holzman was one of the best decisions I've ever made! His thorough knowledge and experience assured me that I was getting the best possible care and level of professionalism. I'm seeing 20/15 for the first time in my life and loving every minute of it! In addition to singing his praises on WMZQ and recommending him to my listeners, my wife and sister also had highly successful procedures thanks to Dr. Holzman."

- Jon Anthony DJ, WMZQ Radio Station 98.7


"I had been told by many people that I would not be a candidate for laser surgery. Dr. Holzman was confident that he could correct my vision, and not only did he do it, but I ended up with better than 20/20 vision! I couldn't be more thrilled to be free of my contact lenses and glasses. I look better and feel better, and just wish I could have had the surgery done years ago! It was the best money I've ever spent on myself."

- Susan Ohneiser


Dr. Holzman and Staff,

I'm sure you receive letters like this everyday, but I am so happy with my outcome that I feel compelled to write anyway.

I have been waiting several years to have LASIK because I thought the procedure could only get better with time. I am so glad that I did because I was able to have the Wavefront procedure. The procedure itself was actually easier that I had anticipated. The results so far are also beyond my expectations. Before I was 20/200, but at my follow up appointment with Dr. Sclar I was able to read the 20/15 line with ease! What I found to be so amazing about the procedure was how I saw my vision improving as the laser was working. I felt so great the day after that I went on my normal 3.5 mile run along country roads with views of the Appalachian Mountains. The only problem was that my run took longer than normal... I caught myself slowing down to take in the scenery I hadn't seen before!


Your staff from the beginning consultation (Maria and Dr. Vu-gia) were extremely helpful in explaining the entire procedure and answered all my questions. My visit to Dr. Sclar also was very informative.

After wearing eyeglasses for the past 23+ years, I am so happy with my new eyes. I am looking forward in a few weeks to playing in the pool with my kids without having to squint to see where they are. Thank you so much!

If you have any patients in the Frederick area who are thinking about the procedure, I would like to share my incredible experience and would be more than happy to speak with them.

Thanks again!

- Shawn McClung


"This is so amazing, it's a miracle! I came all the way here from Baton Rouge, Louisiana to see the best doctor and I am so glad I made the right decision."

- Jewel Hudspeth


"Absolutely the best. From start to finish, Dr. Holzman and his staff treat you professionally and let you know what is going on the whole time. I would highly recommend them to anyone seeking to make a vision correction."

-Thomas Ignelzi


"It has been a great experience. The surgery is painless. I can now play soccer, basketball, scuba dive without the need to use a mask with corrective lenses. I can now buy any kind of sunglasses. In short, it has been an excellent decision. All personnel I dealt with were very professional."

-Pedro Enrique Orihuela


"I want to thank everyone there for making my laser surgery not only so successful, but such a wonderful experience. From my first consult to my post operative visits, everyone there has been so great. I look forward to each visit. I still can't believe that I see 20/20 without contact lenses or glasses. I feel like I have been given a gift to be able to see again. Dr. Holzman is amazing. His warmth, compassion and skill truly make him a great surgeon. I feel lucky to have had him do my procedure."

-Stacy Gorin


"I am so thrilled. This has been life changing!"

-Suzanne Pirko









Dr. Andrew Holzman, You and your staff have changed all aspects of my life. I would listen to your commercials on my morning show at 94.7 The Arrow, Washington's Classic Rock. Honestly, I thought that procedure must be for people that have to strap on Coke bottles to see. Then a huge case of reality set in...I can't see either. As the stadium announcer for the Washington Redskins at Fed Ex field, calling the action from the booth, I had a hard time with numbers on the game jerseys and clock. On the air at 94.7 The Arrow, every show is broken down into minutes and seconds, not to mention, the amount of reading that's involved in doing a morning show. I would find myself squinting to read anything in the studio.

Having never been a slave to contacts irritating ones eyes or the hassle of glasses: always lost, dirty, getting scratched, occasionally breaking, etc. I wasn't sure if LASIK was the answer. During my initial visit, Dr. Holzman and his staff examined my eyes...What? Nearsighted, astigmatism, and 20-60 in both eyes...Dr. Holzman thoroughly explained the procedure and answered every question thrown at him. Let's do it Doc!

In just a few short days I'm on the table and it's go time. Within minutes the surgery is over and Oh my God! I CAN SEE! You won't believe it. Went to work the very next morning, what a difference. It's all good. I was very impressed by the follow up visit the next day. I even shot an eagle on a par five during a golf tournament the following week and when it comes to playing golf, I'm not even good enough to stink.

All I can say is: Dr. Holzman, you and your staff ROCK!

Thank You!

- Mark Kessler Morning Show 94.7 The Arrow/WARW-FM NFL Announcer/Washington Redskins


"The obvious effort of both staff and physician made the experience enlightening and comfortable. After 40 years of corrective lenses it is wonderful to see clearly again."

-Timothy Kandel

"I am so thrilled! This is a whole new world - I feel young again."

-JoAnn McCann


"I am ecstatic and thrilled! I am a doctor, and was almost giddy seeing my patients this morning!"

-Dr. Mark Ravpp








"I just wanted to say thank you for doing such an outstanding job on my LASIK surgery this past Tuesday. My vision was so bad before ( for 30 years!) and now I can see almost perfectly- I couldn't be more thrilled. I didn't have a bit of pain or discomfort afterwards, so that was a relief as well.Your expertise as a surgeon is very evident. I would also like to say that your staff, Dr. Vu-Gia , Karen, and the other patient consultant were exceptional to work with - very professional, friendly and helpful. Everyone there tried to help me feel relaxed and comfortable (even though I was scared to death!).

I really enjoyed working with you and I will highly recommend you to many friends and family who are interested in LASIK."

- Lisa Peterson