Keratoconus Experts Near You
Servicing the Greater Baltimore Area
Founded by Dr. Irwin Azman in 1978, Keratoconus Specialists of Maryland has been a destination for patients with complex corneal conditions for decades. Today, under the leadership of Dr. Benjamin Azman, the practice continues its legacy of excellence—now further strengthened by the addition of a dedicated cornea specialist, Dr. Richard Adler, MD. Together, our team delivers comprehensive, medically grounded and technologically advanced care for individuals facing the challenges of keratoconus, a progressive condition marked by thinning and outward bulging of the cornea.
Keratoconus often presents with glare, halos, double vision, ghosting, and starbursts, profoundly affecting daily life. Because the condition can progress gradually, many patients remain undiagnosed or inadequately treated for years. At Keratoconus Specialists of Maryland, we prioritize early detection, precise diagnosis, and individualized management strategies tailored to each patient’s unique corneal structure.
Our team includes a fellowship-trained cornea specialist who provides medical and surgical evaluation when appropriate, particularly for advanced keratoconus, corneal scarring, or concerns about long-term corneal stability. This collaborative approach ensures patients receive both expert corneal guidance and cutting-edge optical solutions under one roof.
Our facility reflects our commitment to excellence. We utilize advanced technologies including Wavefront-guided lens design, OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography), Pentacam imaging, HOA Aberrometry, PROSE, and impression-based molded lenses such as EyePrint PRO. These tools allow us to precisely map the cornea and optical system using tens of thousands of data points, generating detailed topographic and wavefront maps. This level of analysis enables us to design highly customized lens systems that address not only corneal shape but also higher-order aberrations responsible for glare, halos, and visual distortion.
We provide a full range of keratoconus treatment options. Medical and surgical procedures such as Corneal Crosslinking (CXL), Intacs, and corneal transplantation are evaluated and coordinated when necessary. Advanced contact lens options include custom scleral lenses, PVR PROSE, EyePrint PRO, hybrid lenses, and wavefront-driven designs. With this comprehensive approach, many patients who were previously told “nothing more can be done” achieve clearer, more stable, and more comfortable vision.
The treatment of keratoconus is detailed and time-intensive – something many practices are not equipped or willing to undertake. Our doctors remain at the forefront of emerging technologies, research, and lens development to ensure each patient receives the most advanced care available. Our philosophy is simple: exhaust every appropriate option to preserve and enhance vision before considering more invasive procedures.
Patients travel to our Baltimore practice from across Maryland, Virginia, and throughout the United States because of our integrated model of corneal specialty care and advanced keratoconus lens expertise. Many have seen multiple specialists without success before finding lasting solutions here.
If you are struggling with glare, halos, ghosting, double vision, or unstable vision due to keratoconus, we invite you to explore your options. Contact Keratoconus Specialists of Maryland today and take the next step toward clearer, more comfortable vision with a team dedicated entirely to complex corneal care. Call to schedule your appointment today.