"One of the best visits with a doctor in my lifetime. Extremely thorough, did not feel pushed, great personality, very informative. Will highly recommend. In fact, already have." DB
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Dr. Steven C. Kurtin, Therapeutic Optometrist, Board Certified
Diplomate, American Board of Optometry Fellow, American Board of Clinical Optometry Optometric Glaucoma Specialist
Articles Published by Dr. Kurtin: Options For Presbyopia Beyond Dry Eyes Restoring Vision From Corneal Problems Aniseikonia: Is your image a problem? Cataracts: Sooner or Later Articles from our friends at Nature magazine: Bioengineered Corneal Tissue Transplants for Keratoconus Articles from our friends at Cornea magazine: Low-Level Light Therapy (EyeLight) Versus Intense Pulsed Light (OptiLight) for Dry Eyes Dr. Steven C. Kurtin started practice in Plano, Texas over 37 years ago. Plano Eye Care acquired these practices in 2013. Dr. Kurtin then volunteered at medical outreach centers caring for underserved people.
In 2016, Dr. Kurtin founded Kurtin Vision Specialists at Methodist Doctor's building off the Dallas Tollway in Addison, Texas. This specialty eye care practice is devoted to people with severe vision, cornea and dry eye problems. Other top doctors here include family medicine, dermatology and pain management. Education
Dr. Kurtin graduated from Michigan's Ferris State University with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Human Biology with work in Psychology. Four years later, he attained the Doctorate of Optometry degree (O.D.) at the prestigious University of Houston Optometry school in Houston, Texas. He is specially trained to restore vision from corneal compromise, Keratoconus, RK or Lasik issues, astigmatism and myopia progression in children. Dr. Kurtin works with educators to treat visual processing and eye tracking issues to facilitate learning. Research In the late 1980's, Dr. Kurtin was a clinical investigator for Bausch & Lomb's BiTech soft lens - one of the world's first soft bifocal contact lens. In the 1990's, Dr. Kurtin trademarked his MultiFokus progressive gas permeable contact lens. In the early 2000's, he was one of the first to be FDA certified to provide Orthokeratology and Paragon CRT. His research includes eyeglass lens designs such as NeuroSight.. Marketing claims from various optical companies are verified here through informal clinical trials. Dr. Kurtin is part of a network of affiliated eye surgeons (Ophthalmologists) to care for people with retina, cornea or cataract problems. Public Review
The Consumer's Research Council in Washington D.C. counts Dr. Steven C. Kurtin as one of America's Top Optometrists. He is a long standing A+ rated accredited member of the Better Business Bureau of North Texas. DFW Volunteer Work
'While poverty remains a societal issue, those with resources and skills are always welcome to help those in need' - Dr. Kurtin, Dallas, Texas
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Questions? Please mail to Plano Eye & Vision Care, Attn: Eyesight Group, LLC, 18484 Preston Road, Suite 149, PMB 102, Plano, Texas 75093