About our Keratoconus Doctors

Dr. Benjamin Azman is a leading keratoconus specialist in the greater Baltimore, Maryland area, renowned for his expertise and personalized approach to eye care. A distinguished graduate of the SUNY College of Optometry, Dr. Azman has dedicated his career to advancing the field of optometry and providing exceptional care for patients with keratoconus and other complex eye conditions.

Throughout his career, Dr. Azman has treated hundreds of patients with keratoconus, employing innovative techniques and cutting-edge technology to improve their vision and quality of life. His commitment to excellence is evident in the personalized care and attention he provides to each patient, ensuring that they receive the best possible treatment for their unique needs.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Azman has a strong commitment to education and research. He completed a rotation at the Perry Point VA Hospital in Perryville, MD, where he examined, diagnosed, and treated a diverse range of eye conditions in hundreds of patients. This experience has enriched his understanding of eye diseases and honed his skills in providing comprehensive eye care.

Dr. Azman is an active member of the Maryland and American Optometric Associations and is deeply involved in the optometric community. He stays at the forefront of his field by participating in continuing education, research studies, and FDA clinical trials. His dedication to advancing the field of optometry is reflected in his ongoing efforts to develop new contact lens technologies and treatment methodologies.

At Keratoconus Specialists of MD, Dr. Azman and his team are specifically equipped and staffed to provide the highest standard of care for patients with keratoconus and other irregular corneas. The practice is known for its success in treating patients who were previously told they could not wear contact lenses, offering hope and improved vision to many.

Dr. Azman’s reputation for excellence in personalized contact lens care has earned him recognition as a “Doctor’s doctor,” with peers in the optometry and ophthalmology fields referring their most challenging cases to him. His passion for providing tailored eye care solutions is matched by his unwavering commitment to patient satisfaction and well-being.

At Keratoconus Specialists of MD, patients can expect to receive the highest quality of contact lens care, whether their needs are as straightforward as soft-disposable contact lenses or as complex as fitting lenses for keratoconus or following corneal trauma. Dr. Benjamin Azman’s expertise, dedication, and compassionate approach make him a trusted choice for those seeking exceptional eye care in the Baltimore area and beyond.

Dr. Irwin Azman is the preeminent keratoconus specialist in the greater Baltimore, Maryland area. In private practice since 1977 when he graduated from the Illinois College of Optometry. Dr. Azman is a clinical instructor at the University of Maryland, Department of Ophthalmology and a member of the Maryland and American Optometric Association.  In 1996, Dr. Irwin Azman was appointed by the governor of  the State of Maryland to be a member of the Maryland Board of Examiners in Optometry, and served on the Board for eight years.   Dr. Azman sees patients with keratoconus from around the country and around the world. Patients are referred to Keratoconus Specialists of MD from eye care professionals throughout the United States.

Keratoconus Specialists of MD, a Global Complex Eye Care company, is specifically designed, equipped, and staffed to provide the Keratoconus contact lens patient with nothing but the finest in professional care. As Keratoconus specialists, we have successfully treated patients with Keratoconus and other irregular corneas, many who were previously told they could not wear contact lenses. Corneal specialists agree that it is best to exhaust all non-surgical options for Keratoconus before undergoing corneal transplant surgery, especially for younger patients. Optometrists and Ophthalmologists from all over Maryland and surrounding states refer their challenging Keratoconus patients to Dr. Irwin Azman.

When it comes to personalized contact lens care, no doctor can match the attention given by Dr. Irwin Azman. Dr Azman’s team is world renowned for their expertise, unwavering commitment to superb patient care, passion, and education in providing personalized eye care for contact lens patients. They have earned a reputation by their peers as being the “Doctor’s doctor”.

At Keratoconus Specialists of MD, our doctors stay well informed of emerging technologies by being involved in research studies and FDA clinical trials. We design and develop new contact lenses on an ongoing basis. Our doctors will recommend the contact lenses that will work best for your eyes and your lifestyle.

Our doctors prescribe contact lenses made by all major manufacturers, as well as contact lenses from smaller custom labs, and even develop our own unique contact lenses for patients whom other doctors may consider difficult or impossible to fit. Due to our doctor’s vast experience in contact lenses, they often find that patients who have not had past success with contact lenses are now able to enjoy safe, healthy contact lens wear.

As experts in the field of contact lenses, our doctors stay involved in research and development of the newest products associated with contact lenses, lectures at vision conferences, and has published numerous articles in professional contact lens literature and journals. You can be assured that our doctors will provide the highest quality of contact lens care, whether your needs are as straight forward as soft-disposable contact lenses, or as complex as fitting lenses for Keratoconus or following corneal trauma.