Practice Philosophy:

"The more you know and ask about your eye health or vision, the better understanding you will have concerning any treatment. Maintaining a great staff is crucial to providing your care. We keep all fees reasonable given the high level of care and state-of-the-art technology provided to you. "           -- Dr. Kurtin

Mission:

We are devoted to maintaining excellence in the care and attention you receive by:

° Employing only highly skilled staff members who understand customer service
° Using state-of-the-art technology to better diagnose and treat vision and medical eye disorders
° Working with other health care providers, when referrals are necessary, who have proven their trust to us
° Attending continuing education courses for the latest innovations and treatment in eye care
° Making new and current patients feel welcome at every visit and provide clean, modern surroundings

About Dr. Kurtin, Founder, The Kurtin Eye Care Center, Plano, Texas

In 1974, Steven C. Kurtin was an optician filling prescriptions, making eyeglasses and fabricating gas permeable contact lenses. After graduating with a B.S. in Applied Biology, with honors, and Psychology as a second major from Ferris State University in Michigan, he attended the University Eye Institue at the University of Houston in Texas, where he graduated and received his Doctorate of Optometry (O.D.) in 1985. Dr. Kurtin is certified by the International Board of Examiners in Optometry for the Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease (Therapeutic Optometry). He is credentialed as an Optometric Glaucoma Specialist for the diagnosis, treatment and management of Glaucoma. He also holds certification for contact lens treatment from The National Eye Research Foundation (1986). Other certifications include Corneal Refractive Therapy (FDA Approved 2002) and also with the newest Synergeyes® and WaveLens fittings for treating LASIK, RK, Keratoconus, Keratoplasty (Corneal Transplant), and other issues that may need vision correction. Dr. Kurtin also provide consutlations for all vision correction surgeries including cataract types.

He continues to be one of the leading experts providing care to those with Presbyopia, a condition which occurs from natural changes as we age making close vision blur. In the 1990's, he developed the MultiFokus® GP Contact Lens for people needing bifocals, available nationally. His lens designs have helped people from all over the country, many coming for second opinions.

Did you know if a child 'sees 20/20', they may still have trouble processing visual information that facilitates learning, resulting in poor academic performance?
For more than 20 years, he has helped children overcome visually related learning problems---a probable factor relating to attention disorders.

In 1999 , Dr. Kurtin gained recognition for a lifetime of achievement in health care by being invited into the prestigious National Registry of Who's Who in America's Healthcare. He has several Reader's Choice Awards for 'Best Optometrist' in Collin County. And, for many years, is picked as one of America's Top Optometrists by The Consumer's Research Council of America in Washington D.C.

Dr. Kurtin loves to spend time with his family, writing songs and playing the piano. When on vacation, he enjoys hiking in the mountains.