Eugene E. Protzko, M.D.
Comprehensive Ophthalmologist & Cataract Surgeon
Eugene E. Protzko, M.D.
Comprehensive Ophthalmologist & Cataract Surgeon
Eugene E. Protzko, M.D. is a Comprehensive Ophthalmologist & Cataract Surgeon who provides medical, laser & surgical eye care to Maryland communities. Dr. Protzko earned his medical degree at the George Washington University Medical School and completed a residency in Ophthalmology at Letterman Army Medical Center.
Dr. Protzko sees patients for all types of medical & surgical eye care including cataracts, glaucoma, eyelid surgery, retina problems such as diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration (AMD), dry eyes and has a special interest and expertise in laser cataract surgery and the use of advanced intraocular lens implants (IOL), including toric lens implants to correct astigmatism and multifocal lenses to help cataract surgery patients reduce their dependence on eyeglasses, bifocals or reading glasses, and achieve a full range of vision after cataract surgery. Dr. Protzko offers patients comfortable, convenient, close to home same day ambulatory eye surgery at the Mid-Atlantic Surgery Pavilion, located in Aberdeen, MD.
Clinical Interests & Specialties
- Laser Cataract Surgery & Lens Implants with advanced technology IOLs to correct astigmatism and presbyopia to help patients reduce dependence on eyeglasses, bifocal or readers after cataract surgery.
- Glaucoma Laser & Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS)
- Blepharoplasty Eyelid Surgery to help patients with droopy, puffy eyelids look their best.
Certification & Professional Memberships
Dr. Protzko is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO), is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and a member of the American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) and Association of Research in Vision for Ophthalmology (ARVO).