"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 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 founded The Kurtin Eye Center in Plano, Texas over 35 years ago - then was acquired by his associates and they changed the name to Plano Eye Care Center. Dr. Kurtin took a sabbatical, but continued volunteering at medical outreach centers caring for underserved people.
In 2015, Dr. Kurtin opened Kurtin Vision Specialists at Methodist Doctor's building off the Dallas Tollway in Addison, Texas. This eye care specialty practice is devoted to people with severe vision problems typically from corneal problems affecting vision. The new medical building has other top doctors in their respective fields including pain management, internal medicine, dermatology and pediatrics. Education
Dr. Kurtin graduated from Michigan's Ferris State University with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Human Biology and 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, focus problems and myopia progression. Dr. Kurtin works with educators to treat visual processing and eye tracking issues in children 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 the MultiFokus progressive gas permeable contact lens. In the early 2000's, he was one of the first to be FDA certified to provide Orthokeratology. Today he continues researching various lens designs to provide critical feedback for labs. Marketing claims from various manufacturers are verified here through informal clinical trials. Dr. Kurtin's affiliated eye surgeons give insight into what technology truly works best for Lasik, PRK, Cataract and Corneal Surgery. 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 accredited Better Business Bureau member. 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