TIP 1 - Personally meet with the LASIK surgeon BEFORE day of surgery

This is important to see if there is a comfort level with the patient and surgeon.  Is the surgeon rushed and seems like there are more important matters he/she needs to get to?  If you have follow up questions, how easy is it to reach surgeon – is surgeon email or cell phone made available for concerns or questions?  People generally know their gut feeling when they meet someone else.  If you get a bad gut feeling, listen to it and seek another doctor. 

Tip 2 - Research the surgeon’s experience

Run a Google search on the surgeon to find out if there are numerous complaints.  Look up the surgeon on your state medical board to see if there are any issues with the medical license.

Tip 3 -  Seek third-party assessments of surgeon and lasik center

Are there just a few happy patients on the website or is there a plethora of patients commenting?  Social media sites allow unbias, unfiltered patient assessments of lasik center.

Tip 4 -  Evaluate the lasik center in person

When you visit the lasik center, is it clean and tidy or does it look like the kitchen of a “greasy spoon” diner?   The latter might be fine for bacon and eggs, but not for eye surgery.  Are the staff caring, polite, and genuinely interested in helping you?  Everything in a medical practice trickles from the top down, so if the staff are rude and insensitive you can bet the doctor probably is like that too.

Tip 5 - Make Sure these Four Essential Tests Are Part of the Evaluation

1) dry eye check – if dry eyes are found on lasik testing and NOT addressed, it increases risk of dry eye problems after lasik

2) pupil size check – some studies have shown increase risk of halos and glare from large pupils, while other studies have failed to show an association.  Either way, pupil checking is a must.

3) corneal mapping (topography) – the shape of the cornea can eliminate a patient from being a lasik candidate and indicate appropriate alternative procedures like PRK or Visian ICL.  Lasik done on a misshapen cornea that was not evaluated with corneal mapping can lead to double vision.

4) corneal thickness (pachymetry) – lasik on corneas that are too thin can weaken the strength of the cornea causing it to bulge out and turn into a condition called keratoconus that may lead to triple or quadruple images in vision.

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According to USA Today & the Associated press about 700,000 Americans undergo laser eye surgery annually. According to the Association of Ophthalmology 95-99% of all Lasik procedures were successful with no complications. Over 12 million people to date have had corrective laser eye surgery.

The Boxer Wachler Vision Institute provides its patients with the highest quality of care. They have the most up to date medical equipment, caring and attentive staff, and a great surgeon to offer each person that walks through their door. The experience of working with them is like no other, but don’t take our word for it simply listen to the words of these patients:

Meet Michael-

Michael had a RK procedure done in 1986. RK was a procedure that quickly was abandoned with advent of lasers. RK was a procedure that involved making multiple incisions in the eye and over time those incisions would weaken causing the vision to change. In 1995 his vision started to breakdown and it became more and more difficult for him to function with normal daily activities. Dr. Boxer Wachler recommended that Michael undergo a PRK, now his vision is 20/20. Michael is no longer wearing glasses or contacts.

Michael says:

“I highly recommend these procedures for your vision needs, and I am thoroughly happy with my results”.

Meet Mathew Bencha- MMA Fighter

Mathew Bencha is an amateur fighter and was turning pro. However fighters can not fight with any eye glass wear or glasses and without it Mathew would not be able to see. After speaking with Dr. Boxer Wachler it was recommended he have PRK done, it would be the best procedure given his field of work and there would be no incision.

After the procedure Matt stated it took him about 4-6 weeks to fully recover, but he is absolutely thrilled with his results. Matt no longer needs to wear his contacts any longer and will be fighting in the Pros in no time.

Matt Says:

                                            “If you are getting the PRK, I recommend Dr. Boxer Wachler ”

*To listen to more patient stories or hear these for yourself visit www.boxerwachler.com

PRK and No Cut LASEK:

Many of us are familiar with Lasik surgery. And for those of us who couldn’t get Lasik because your cornea thickness was too thin or you just had too many reservations on the procedure altogether PRK and No-Cut LASEK could be your answer. Both PRK and No-Cut LASEK can treat people with nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. It is a short procedure usually only taking 5-10 minutes to complete.

The procedures simply involve the doctor moving the surface layer of skin from the cornea and using a laser to reshape it. The new layer of skin grows back within a few days with little to no pain. In this procedure there is no flap creation making it much less involved, and an even faster recovery time.

Who Can Benefit from PRK and LASEK:

Patients that are apprehensive about Lasik

Patients that have thinner Cornea thickness and are good candidates for Lasik

Patients that have had previous RK (Radial Keratotomy)

Benefits of PK and LASEK:

Procedure is less involved

Is minimally invasive for Laser procedure

Can Correct height perceptions compared to Lasik

Dr. Boxer Wachler has performed many PK and LASEK procedures. If you have any additional questions you would like to ask him or his staff you can visit: www.boxerwachler.com

Keratoconus has revered a very heavy reputation. And in the grand skim of things Keratoconus is a very serious condition. However thanks to new technologies and Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler of the Boxer Wachler Vision Institute there is hope for patients that suffer with Keratoconus. Every year treatments are improving and showing more and more positive results.

Currently there are a couple of procedures that can improve your vision, stop regression, and some reports say they have reversed damage of Keratoconus. This is a great weight lifted from the shoulders of those suffering from Keratoconus.

Below are some treatments to look forward to for suffers of Keratoconus:

INTACS:

INTACS are tiny inserts that are placed inside your cornea to improve the damaged or irregular shape of your cornea creating clearer vision. Initially INTACS were designed to treat nearsightedness however there have been great results with the use of INTACS on Keratoconus patients.

C3-R®:

C3-R® involves the use of Medicated drops into the affected eye, then with use of a UV light the medication [Riboflavin] is activated. The medication continues to strengthen the fibers of the cornea improving your cornea over the next 3-4 months. The procedure takes about 30 minutes and provides many benefits.

Benefits of C3-R®:

Procedure takes 30 min

Strengthens cornea which can improve eye sight

Can reverse previous damage to cornea

Pain free

Non- invasive procedure

Over the past decade more and more procedures are being developed in improving the quality of life for those suffering from Keratoconus. So push past the [K] word and find your treatment option today. For more information on these procedures or other treatment options for Keratoconus visit: www.keratoconusinserts.com

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The Boxer Wachler Vision Institute is one of the most prestigious and technologically advanced institutes of its kind. The Innovation of Dr. Boxer Wachler is admired by many; peers and consumers alike. Keratoconus has been a debilitating condition for many years. The advances that the Boxer Wachler Vision institute has made on Keratoconus treatments are nothing short of a miracle.

Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler has pioneered the efforts on Keratoconus Treatments and is giving vision back to many deserving patients. The staff provides excellent customer service, and they have affordable payment plans to assist in covering the cost of their revolutionary treatments.

INTACS have changed the way Keratoconus is looked at, giving patients an option for future vision where there has been only loss of sight. It provides the possibility for a bright and happy future for Keratoconus patients.

Benefits of INTACS:

10 minute procedure

Minimal recovery time

Less invasive

Little pain

C3-R treatment can be combined with INTACS to maximize the INTACS treatment. C3-R not only strengthens the cornea but it also has been reported to reverse damage to the cornea. Use of both C3-R and INTACS are an excellent choice for many patients with Keratoconus. These procedures are giving lives back in helping to restore vision once lost.

To find out more about the Boxer Wachler Vision Institute or the procedures preformed there visit: www.keratoconusinserts.com.

You can watch an informative webinar: www.FixesYourKeratoconus.com

A new found gem in the making designed by the prestigious Dr. Boxer Wachler can save you thousands of dollars a year. Have you bought bottle after bottle of eye drops hoping to “Get the red out?”. Have colleagues noticed the red in your eyes when you come to work? Dr. Boxer Wachler has developed a procedure to assist you with looking healthy and alert everyday, I-BRITE™ is revolutionizing the way you look to the world.

This easy 10-15 minute procedure will have you looking your best in as little as 2-4 weeks. The procedure involves removing a thin membrane from the surface of your eye, and a layer that is clear will grow in its place giving you the fabulous white bright look to your eyes you want.

Benefits of I-BRITE™:

Quick Recovery

Gives you a healthier look

No need for Drops or other short term products

Little to no pain

Reported increase of moisture of eyes

10-15 minute procedure

If you are tired of buying “Get the Red out” eye drops, or you can’t look at your self in the mirror I-BRITE™ maybe the thing for you. For more information on this life-changing procedure please visit: www.boxerwachler.com/whiteeyes

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Moving his private prestigious practice from UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute to his private practice in 2002. Dr. Boxer Wachler continued as a pioneer in the field of vision care. He has established treatments for those suffering with Keratoconus. As well as provided exceptional service to the field of vision for more than a decade. Dr. Boxer Wachler known as “The Doctors-Doctor”. Writing on of the most patient used Lasik Consumer guide he is truly an expert in his field.

Our series True Testimonials is dedicated to the exceptional services & care provided by Dr. Boxer Wachler and his staff. It features testimonials of his former patients and their wonderful experiences in this advanced clinic.

Dr Boxer Wachler specializes in several eye care procedures including new Wavefront-Guided Lasik & Anti-Halo Lasik used to repair complications from previous lasik procedures.

Below are a few of the testimonials provided by patients from every skill and background:

“I highly recommend trusting your eye care to the best, and They Are the Best!”

Quote: Ron Wikso Producer/musician for Cher, David Lee Roth, Foreigner, and Richie Sambora

“ I had always been pretty skeptical about getting work done on my eyes. Once I got here I was very comfortable. They Talked me through every step!”

Quote: Lisa Willis, WNBA Basketball Star

“Only until I met Brian was I comfortable enough to undergo the operation. I have had both Lasik and PRK with wonderful results and can highly recommend Dr. Boxer Wachler to others considering visual correction surgery.”

Quote: Khawar Siddique, MD – Neurosurgeon

To find out more about the Boxer Wachler Vision Institute or to hear more testimonials from patients like you visit: www.boxerwachler.com

In the past treatments for Keratoconus generally meant an invasive procedure that required transplant of the cornea. A new day has dawned and the treatments for Keratoconus are showing positive & incredible results without the invasive technique of a Corneal Transplants. In the past receiving a corneal transplant often meant longer recovery times, possible infections, and pain after surgery. Now we have a treatment that can slow or stop the progression of Keratoconus, and has shown reversal of damage Keratoconus has caused to the eye with little to no recovery time or pain.

This new treatment? C3-R®. Also known as Corneal Collagen Cross-linking with Riboflavin. This simple procedure takes only about 30 minutes, can be performed in the doctors office and has little to no recovery time. C3-R® has shown excellent promise in treatments for Keratoconus. In some cases this procedure has even repaired damage that has already been done to the cornea by Keratoconus.

C3-R® is performed by applying a special solution to loosen the epithelium and installing the Riboflavin drops, then a special UV light is used to activate the medication. The total procedure takes around 30 minutes and continues to strengthen the cornea over 3 to 6months.

It is performed two ways Epithelium on and Epithelium off. The Boxer Wachler Vision Institute uses the Epithelium on technique. This means a solution is used to loosen the Epithelium so the Riboflavin drops will penetrate to the cornea. Since the Epithelium is not removed there is little to no pain during recovery. The effectiveness of removing the epithelium has not been proved to improve the results. The procedure with the epithelium still intact however proves to be less painful for the patients, the cornea is strengthened and the progression of Keratoconus is halted.

Benefits of Using Epithelium On Procedure-(Trans Epithelial) C3-R® for Treatment:

Reduced Recovery time

Less Pain

Non-Invasive

Keratoconus Halted

Increased improvement of vision

To learn more about this exceptional procedure and the Boxer Wachler Vision Institute visit: www.Keratoconusinserts.com

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Do you wear Rigid Hard Contact lenses for your vision correction? Searching for the right option to help you see without pain and discomfort? INTACS could be the answer. Other the past 10 years there has been several improvements in the way Keratoconus and other eye conditions are treated. The use of contact lens that are uncomfortable could be a thing of the past for you.

INTACS has shown positive results for a replacement for Rigid Contact lens or improving the comfort, wear time and quality of vision in Rigid Contact Lenses. INTACS are tiny inserts that are placed in the cornea to improve your vision in contacts or glasses and improve the comfort of the fit in the contact lenses.

INTACS in combination with C3-R have proven to give exceptional results for the treatment of Keratoconus. The INTACS procedure takes little time and has a quick recovery time. INTACS require no maintenance unlike hard contact lens.

Below you will find some benefits of using INTACS:

No maintenance

Short recovery time

Easy to remove & and change [if needed]

No feeling of the INTACTS in the eye

INTACS & C3-R:

The use of INTACS in combination with C3-R has had a positive effect on treatments for patients with Keratoconus. C3-R has proven to strengthen the patients cornea stopping the progression of the patients condition. While INTACS give them a comfortable, and easier to manage treatment option.

Both procedures can be preformed in as little as an hour. With little recovery time and exceptional results.

Below are some testimonials from patients who received both INTACTS & C3-R:

Meet Brian Costa:

Brian was diagnosed with Keratoconus at the age of 31. He had an INTACS procedure done in one eye 7-8 months before going to the Boxer Wachler Vision Institute. When he started experiencing halos, star bursts, and had trouble seeing at night.

He then visited the Boxer Wachler Vision Clinic where he had INTACS, CK, and C3-R done, in addition Dr. Boxer Wachler fixed his previous procedure eliminating his Halos, Star bursts, and night vision problems.

Brian says:

“I was very pleased, everyone was pleasant, and very knowledgeable. Nothing but Kudos for Staff here.”

Meet Ben:

Ben is a college student who discovered he had Keratoconus 1 ½ ago. Ben had many problems with his vision and was near blind with 20/100 vision in one eye. After going to the Boxer Wachler Vision Institute Ben could read without glasses!

Ben Says:

                              “I am more than ecstatic about how it went.”

Ben had both procedures done in one day and now sees at 20/20 in one eye, and 20/40 in the other without his glasses.

To find out more about these life changing procedures visit: www.keratoconusinserts.com

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While the diagnosis of Keratoconus can be unsettling for anybody you should first know the facts before thinking of going blind. Although corneal transplants are not high on our list of things to do, they were an effective way to save the sight of suffers of Keratoconus.

New Advancements in Technologies have improved results for many who face this degenerative condition each day. However before we can even look at treatment options it is important that you understand the diagnosis and what it means for you.

Diagnosing Keratoconus:

Keratoconus is a change in the shape of the cornea. Keratoconus causes the cornea to become cone shape distorting the vision of the sufferer. In its mild forms Keratoconus is treated with corrective lenses or Hard contact lens. Diagnosis of Keratoconus is determined through corneal mapping also known as a Topography mapping.

In the early stages of Keratoconus symptoms are minimal and are usually detected through regular eye exams & patient history. Generally Keratoconus starts in one eye and later moving to both. Patient family history of Keratoconus is usually detected in a new diagnosis.

Symptoms of Keratoconus:

Double vision

Squinting to see

Frequent changes in prescriptions

Irritation

Photopobia [sensitivity to light]

Ghost images

New Technology & Treatments for Keratoconus:

Past treatments for Keratoconus consisted of Hard contact lenses, and corneal transplants. Corneal transplants are invasive corrective eye surgery that had long and painful recovery periods. New technologies have had positive results in the treatment of Keratoconus without invasive surgery.

INTACS a form of treatment in Keratoconus require no maintenance, and provide little to no pain during recovery. The procedure is done in the doctors office and generally takes about 30 minutes to complete. Combined with C3-R or CK, INTACS have provided positive results in stabilizing the degeneration of sight caused by Keratoconus.

Although Keratoconus is a serious condition there is hope for sufferers today. New technologies are providing many treatment options and positive improvement in the quality of life for all those that sufferer.

For more information on Keratoconus and its treatment options visit: www.KeratoconusInserts.com

To watch a free webinar visit: www.FixesYourKeratoconus.com

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