Cataracts is a condition that hits may of us as we age. This condition can become serious if not properly treated, or you haven’t caught it at an early stage. Many people feel that they will be required to have surgery just because they have been diagnosed. The truth is surgery is something that is done years from diagnosis if at all. Cataracts is a progressive condition and generally at diagnosis it is merely watched to determine just how yours progresses.

It’s wise to have a specialist take a look at your cataract before making any decisions. A specialist will be able to talk you through the available treatments for Cataracts and let you know how they can improve your quality of vision. Below are three treatments they may decide to use, and developing a treatment plan with your eye care profession is a wise decision.

Below you will find the top 3 treatments for Cataracts:

Watching & Monitoring the Condition: At the beginning stages it is not developed enough to change the patients vision. Therefore the eye care professional will watch your condition and have you back every few months for further examinations.

Contacts & Glasses: Generally after being diagnosed with cataracts the doctor will prescribe glasses or contacts to correct the vision problems and continue to watch the condition further by conducting more frequent eye examinations. At this point it is very important to let the eye care professional know of any additional changes in your vision.

Cataracts Surgery: After the condition has developed enough to truly affect your vision in day to day life the eye care professionals may decide that surgery is the next best course of treatment. The surgery will simply remove clouded the natural lens and insertion of a new clear lens giving the patient a better quality of vision. Talk to your eye care professional regarding what treatment options are best for you.

Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler, MD is a renowned eye surgeon specializing in Cataract treatment, and other procedures. For more information regarding Cataracts visit www.Freeeyesurgerytips.com or www.BoxerWachler.com

While we are making our lists of important appointments to schedule many check-ups, and screenings come to mind and usually an eye exam isn’t on the top of the list. However you can learn many things by a simple eye exam. Conditions like Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Glaucoma, and even Cataracts can be detected and diagnosed with a visit to the eye doctor.

So why are so many people missing out on this big appointment. Well its like they say “Out of Sight, Out of Mind”. When we aren’t experiencing big problems with our vision we don’t realize how important a quick visit can be.

Below are some uncommon symptoms that should prompt an eye exam:

Frequent Headaches

Increased sensitivity to light

Seeing Shadows

Dizziness

Fainting

Feeling Lightheaded

Dropping things

Trouble walking

Many of these symptoms like dizziness, fainting, and even frequent headaches can be signs of increase pressure of glaucoma. Feeling lightheaded or even dizzy could be a sign of reduced vision, cataracts, or other common eye conditions but if they are caught and diagnosed early it will give you a better chance of improved quality of vision with treatments. Getting a check up at least every year is important. However if you have other conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure getting an exam every 6 months is highly recommended.

Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler, MD is a renowned eye surgeon specializing in several eye care procedures. For more helpful information visit www.BoxerWachler.com

There are many patients that are experiencing difficulty when it comes to the conventional LASIK procedure. Some have too thin of a cornea from Keratoconus or other conditions. While some merely have too large of pupils to have the procedure done properly. PRK or No Cut LASEK is a great alternative to this treatment and as a treatment for Keratoconus.

Below are additional benefits of the No Cut LASEK procedure:

Less Invasive Than the LASIK Procedures

Avoids deep flap created in Traditional LASIK that could weaken the eye

Procedure takes about 5-10 minutes

No Cuts

The No Cut LASEK procedure takes about 5-10 minutes per eye and requires no flap to be created during the procedure, essentially no cuts. This allows those with reserved feelings about the traditional LASIK procedure to have some peace of mind.

Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler, MD is a renowned eye surgeon specializing in Keratoconus treatments, and other procedures. For more information on the LASEK treatment visit www.FixesYourKeratoconus.com or visit www.BoxerWachler.com for more detailed information.

As we age it seems to grow harder and harder to avoid Hypertension. Hypertension is the increase in the pressure at which the blood travels throughout your body. The higher the pressure it is putting on the veins the more damaging it can become to your organs, and other areas of the body including your eyes. Often we don’t think of how conditions affect our vision until our vision is impaired. But the truth is it could be damaging to your body including your eyes without any symptoms at all.

The beating pressure of our blood racing through our vessels within the eyes can cause the vessels to bleed. This bleeding can distort our vision causing a loss of vision, and if untreated it can lead to blindness.

Below are a few more conditions that can be caused by Hypertension in the eye:

Hypertensive Retinopathy

Macro-Aneurysms

Optic Neuropathy or Optic Nerve Involvement

BRVO or Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion

Vitreous Hemorrhage

Finding new ways to improve your Hypertension can assist in healing the damage that has been caused by this life taking condition. Hypertension is one of the main causes of death in those with Diabetes. Hypertension was also known as the “Silent Killer” because of the lack of symptoms in many people causing sudden heart attacks and stroke.

If you feel you maybe at risk of developing Hypertension, have Diabetes, or a family history of Hypertension it is best to get evaluated by the doctor at least once a year, twice a year if you have Diabetes or another chronic condition. Hypertension can be treated with medication if caught early before too much damage is done. Saving your vision should be important to you, striving for the best quality of life possible including your vision.

Often yearly eye exams can assist in detecting Hypertension- so don’t neglect your annual eye exams as part of your health maintenance plan.

Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler, MD is a renowned eye surgeon specializing in Keratoconus Treatments, LASIK, I-BRITE Eye Whitening, and other procedures. More helpful information can be found at www.boxerwachler.com

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3 Benefits of No Cut LASEK Treatments

Over the years Lasik procedures hasn’t been an option for many patients with high amounts of nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism or with large pupils or thin corneas, but over time they have developed other treatments that are a better option for those patients. The No Cut LASEK procedure give new options to these patients and has a wide range of eligibility.

The risks to No Cut LASEK is much less since there is not cutting. And while there are several good reasons to give No Cut LASEK a try for your treatment plan, take a few minutes and review the ones we have listed below. They may surprise you.

Less invasive than LASIK – Unlike the LASIK procedure the LASEK procedure doesn’t require any cutting therefore there is less risk.

Short procedure time- The LASEK procedure is much easier and requires less procedure time. Generally between 5-10 minutes per eye.

Treat Higher Prescriptions- Since there is no cutting of a flap with this procedure and the laser is performed on the surface of the cornea, higher prescriptions can be treated.

Option for Patients with Large Pupils- Since there is no cutting of a flap with this procedure a larger treatment zone can be created to minimize the risk of glare and halos for patients with large pupils.

No Cut LASEK is also known as PRK and provides an alternative to the traditional LASIK procedure we are all familiar with. This is a much less invasive approach to the treatment of nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. If your doctor has told you that you were not a good candidate to the LASIK procedure due to high prescription, large pupils or thin corneas, then chances are this procedure is right for you.

Advancements in treatments for nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism are on the rise. So don’t look down on your condition new treatments are coming out each year. And with recent advancements in eye related conditions there is hope for a better quality of vision for you!

Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler is a renowned eye surgeon specializing in LASIK, and other procedures. More helpful information is available at www.BoxerWachler.com

There are many treatments for nearsightedness, astigmatism, and farsightedness, in the past LASIK has been a popular one. However it hasn’t always been the most effective with patients who have high prescriptions, large pupils, previous eye surgery, or irregular corneas. Several people struggled with the idea that LASIK might not be an option, especially if they were told that it could cause halos or glares in the patients vision.

But now with advancements many people are opting for No-Cut LASEK. No cut LASEK, similar to PRK, has been more effective for certain patients and a less invasive procedure yielding positive results in the area of nearsightedness, farsightedness, Mild Keratoconus, and astigmatism. No-cut LASEK also provides improvement for those who suffered complications with the classic procedure of LASIK.

Those that may not be able to get the original LASIK procedure can often benefit from the No Cut LASEK now available.

Below are some benefits of the No Cut LASEK Treatment:

No Cutting

Less Invasive

No Sutures

Little to no pain

Can be performed on people who are not candidates for LASIK

Takes only 5-10 minutes per eye

Advancements in treatments for nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism are on the rise. Alternatives for better quality of vision are a possibility for many.

Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler is a renowned eye surgeon specializing in LASIK, and other procedures. More helpful information is available at www.BoxerWachler.com

Do you have trouble dealing with the sun on the beach? Or the light shining in your eyes while driving? How about the glare from your computer screen at work? You are not alone. This is called Photo-phobia. Many of us have had a hard time when it comes to extremely sunny days or exposure to excessive light. The sunlight may actually hurt your eyes or make them tear up. So why does this happen, how can we cope with this and is there treatment?

The condition you are experiencing is called Photo-phobia it is a condition of the eye generally affected by people with diabetes, thyroid conditions, or some other deficiencies including Lutein and Beta Carotene. The light reflects off the back of the eye and shines through the retina and cornea helping to display the image but in a person with Photo-phobia the eyes do not adjust from the light entering fast enough and it can display a blurry image or create pain in the eye itself.

Symptoms of Photo-phobia:

Pain

Blurry vision

Tearing of the eye

Squinting

Double vision

Seeing spots

Treatments for Photo-phobia:

Are there treatments for photo-phobia, yes. Use sunglasses with UV protection when outside this will protect you from the glare of the sunlight. In addition you can get transition lenses for driving at night, or prescription sunglasses. In addition you can talk to your doctor about what to do to assist you in your daily life. Other lifestyle changes maybe avoid driving at night, and slow down your speed when driving. For additional treatments if you have an underlying cause like Diabetes or Thyroid problems speak with your eye surgeon.

Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler, MD is a renowned eye surgeon specializing in Keratoconus treatments, I-Brite eye whitening, LASIK, and other procedures. More helpful information is available at www.freeeyesurgerytips.com or www.boxerwachler.com

LASIK procedures have not been for everyone. Many people feel that LASIK has to many risks. And while not all medicine is an exact science, recent advancements in procedures have done well in being successful and lowering patients concerns about risks including No Cut LASEK.

It has also proven to work well for those who are not good candidates for LASIK procedures. There has also been a good success rate in those who have had corneal transplants or RK (Radial Keratotomy).

There are several benefits to the No Cut LASEK procedure including:

Less invasive than Lasik

Procedure takes only a matter of minutes

No cutting

Less Recovery

Less invasive than other procedures

No cut LASEK is similar to the PRK procedure and takes only 5-10 minutes involving the removal and replacement of the out layer of cells to allow for the of a flap of the cornea. Patients with nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism have seen success with this procedure. In addition to that patients with Keratoconus have benefited when it was combined with other procedures like the Holcomb C3-R ®.

While many of us are skeptical to have any procedure done, the No Cut LASEK procedure has been successful and needed less recovery than the traditional PRK procedures available today. Deciding to get any procedure is a difficult one, but talking with your eye care professional can help you determine if you are a good candidate for this procedure.

Dr. Brian Boxer-Wachler, MD is a renowned eye surgeon specializing in Lasik, and other vision correction procedures. More helpful information is available at www.LASIKconsumerreport.com and www.BoxerWachler.com

Has looking in the mirror got you down? Are you saddened by the look of your eyes? Got yellowing, brown spots, or redness that just won’t go way? Dr. Boxer Wachler has pioneered a treatment just for you that will improve the look of your eyes and make them shine again. Boosting your confidence level and giving you the image you have been hoping to achieve.

What is the name of this procedure, I-Brite eye whitening. It is relatively new but it is showing increasing satisfaction in many patients. Giving them the look they have longed for, for several years. The procedure takes only about 5-15 minutes and can make your eyes look new again. Results begin to show within 2 -8 weeks and full healing takes 3-5 months.

Currently Dr. Boxer Wachler is the only doctor in the US performing the I-Brite Eye Whitening procedure and the evaluation to determine if you are a good candidate takes merely 1 ½ to 2 hours to perform.

Some Requirements are:

Must be 16 years of Age

Not been diagnosed with an Auto-immune disease

Not be pregnant

Not be nursing

Provide a preliminary evaluation photo

You can send the preliminary photo of your eye up close to info@boxerwachler.com for more information on the I-Brite Eye Whitening procedure visit www.BoxerWachler.com/whiteeyes

Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler is a renowned eye surgeon specializing in I-Brite eye whitening, and other procedures. For more helpful information you can visit www.boxerwachler.com/whiteeyes

3 Tips You Should Know

If your asking yourself what is Diabetic Retinopathy you are not alone. While it is the leading cause of Blindness in adults in the US, many still don’t know what it is. Diabetic Retinopathy is a disease of the eyes caused by high levels of sugar in the blood. The sugar damages the blood vessels in the eyes causing vision loss, and sometimes pain.

There are 4 stages of Diabetic Retinopathy:

Mild Nonproliferative Retinopathy

Moderate Nonproliferative Retinopathy

Severe Nonproliferative Retinopathy

Proliferative Retinopathy

In the first two stages the Retinopathy causes the blood vessels to swell and become blocked. During the last two stages the body grows more blood vessels that are thinner and the walls can leak causing bleeding in the eye. In the most severe form blindness can occur.

Below are 3 tips you should know about Diabetic Retinopathy:

Be sure to get a dilated eye exam every 12 months: Getting your eyes checked regularly will help catch diabetic Retinopathy at and early stage.

You can develop both Proliferative Retinopathy and modular edema: These two stages don’t always have symptoms however they can put you at risk for vision loss.

You can reduce your risk of vision loss by 95% with treatment: Making sure that your eyes are examined and you get early treatment can reduce your risk of blindness considerably.

Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler is a renowned eye surgeon specializing in Keratoconus treatments, Lasik, I-Brite eye whitening, and other procedures. More information is available by visiting www.boxerwachler.com or www.freeeyesurgerytips.com