If you have been rejected for the LASIK procedure in the past there maybe an alternative treatment for you today. The No Cut LASEK procedure is not new but is less known compared to LASIK, but it yields great results. The No Cut LASEK procedure allows those with larger pupils, or thinner corneas to have the procedure unlike with traditional LASIK. The No Cut LASEK procedure can also repair damage caused by previous procedures.

Below are 3 benefits of the No Cut LASEK treatment:

No Cutting – Unlike other procedures the LASEK procedure doesn’t require any cutting therefore there is less risk.

Less invasive than LASIK- no flap creation required, helps reduce the risk of halos and provides option for thin corneas to have treatment.

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

With the No Cut LASEK procedure it allows others who didn’t have the alternative new options. The No Cut LASEK procedure also helps Astigmatism, Nearsightedness, and Farsightedness. The benefits of having this procedure far outweigh the risks of other procedures when they have larger pupils or thin corneas and it allows many more people to get the treatment they desire.

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

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

It is a known fact that peripheral artery disease causes heart attack and stroke. However what is not well known is the fact that most people who have diabetes, often get peripheral artery disease & Glaucoma. The American Heart Association has declared September PAD awareness month. (Peripheral Artery Disease). Though it is a common condition it can cause serious damage to the bodies organs if it goes untreated. Including Glaucoma which can cause blindness if not caught early.

The American Heart Association also states that people with African American decent have a greater risk for Glaucoma, and those with Diabetes often get it because they are not controlling their sugar levels properly. It is vital to have your vision screens annually. This type of exam can detect problems with your sugar levels, and Glaucoma at an early stage. Below are some signs of PAD.

Symptoms of PAD (Peripheral Artery Disease):

Weakness or absent pulse in legs or feet

Numbness

Aching

Pain in legs or thighs

Heaviness in leg muscles

Sores & Wounds that don’t heal properly

Pale or blush appearance in skin of legs & Feet

Symptoms of Coronary Artery Disease in Women:

Unusual Sleep

Shortness of breath

Indigestion

Anxiety

Symptoms of Heart Attack in Men:

Pain, pressure in chest

Shortness of Breath

Discomfort

Dizziness

Nausea

If you are having or had any of the above symptoms talk to your primary care physician and stay safe!Having an annual eye exam is important to your health and safety. Be sure to get an annual eye exam from your eye care professional.

More helpful eye health information can be found here: www.boxerwachler.com

Developing a Cataract can be discouraging. However getting regular eye exams can help you along the way and give you an earlier diagnosis than waiting for signs or symptoms. Cataracts signs often don’t appear in the early stages, and it often takes a diagnosis during an annual eye exam to detect problems with cataracts or other eye conditions.

If you have a family history of cataracts it is wise to talk to your eye care professional on what to look for, and when to come in. Remember if you experience any vision changes it is important to let your eye care professional know.

Below you will find some of the signs of Cataracts:

Sensitivity to Light

Sensitivity to Glare

Seeing Halos around lights

Increased problems with night vision

Clouded, blurred, and/or dimmed vision

Fading or Yellowing of colors

Double Vision in a single eye

Diagnosis:

Cataracts is often diagnosed by the use of a routine eye exam by your eye care professional. Going to the same eye care doctor regularly will help to detect changes in your vision. If you change your eye doctor often it can be difficult for them to catch problems early.

Treatment Management:

Many times in the early stages of cataracts the treatment or management of the condition maybe simply monitoring the condition. This may require more regular visits to the eye doctor. However this will allow them to see how quickly or slowly the cataract is developing. Before determining what treatment options to take.

If the cataracts is forming rapidly than more intensive treatments maybe required. Also if you are in the later stages it may require the removal of the cataract and a lens replacement to improve the quality of vision for the patient. Talking to your eye care professional about your treatment options is the best start.

Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler, MD is a renowned eye surgeon specializing in eye care treatments, and other procedures. For more information on eye care procedures visit www.BoxerWachler.com or www.Freeeyesugerytips.com

For those of you that wake up each day and are discouraged by the yellowish, or brown splotches, red veins that are present on the whites of your eyes, the I-BRITE Eye Whitening procedure can help. The I-BRITE Eye Whitening Procedure can give you a clear and fresh new appearance to the whites of your eyes.

The I-BRITE Eye Whitening procedure improves the red veins that cover the whites of your eyes damaging your appearance. There are many benefits of this procedure. Below you can read more about how the I-BRITE Eye Whitening procedure will improve your discoloration, red veins, and more.

Procedure takes only 15-20 min per eye

No stitching

Little to no pain during the procedure

Most people qualify for the procedure

Limited recovery time (can return to daily activities within days)

Dr. Boxer Wachler is providing preliminary evaluations for this procedure by simply sending an up close photo of your eyes to info@boxerwachler.com to see if you are a candidate. Than he will set up an evaluation and you can have the procedure done the same day. For more information visit www.boxerwachler.com/whiteeyes

Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler, MD is a renowned eye surgeon specializing in I-BRITE eye whitening, LASIK, Keratoconus Treatments, and other procedures. More helpful information is available at www.BoxerWachler.com/whiteeyes

As a parent it can be difficult to determine what our children are seeing. Sometimes when they are still toddlers it can be hard to tell if they need to see an eye doctor. However it is our responsibility to make sure that our children are being seen on a regular basis as well. So how do we know when it’s time to take our children to the eye doctor?

Below are some signs of vision problems in children:

Squinting

Tilting their head

Losing their place when reading

Excessive tearing

Rubbing their eyes

Light Sensitivity

Frequent Headaches

Other common symptoms are sitting too close to the television, this is a classic sign, as well as pointing their finger to keep their place when reading. Some of these signs however are for older children in elementary school or starting pre-school. How do you tell if your child is suffering before that? Children with problems seeing will often rub their eyes, have excessive tearing of the eyes, or squint and/or move closer for a better view. Additionally you can tell if your child needs to go to the eye doctor if their eyes look crossed also known as (Strabismus) or if they have lazy eye (AKA- Amblypia).

If you are a first time parent, or a parent it is sometimes difficult to tell when your child is having vision difficulties. So remember if you have a family history of vision problems within the family have your child evaluated at a young age to be sure there are no problems. Often vision problems run in families and having a history of vision problems can put your children at risk for them too.

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

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.

Yes, that’s right anti-aging for the eyes. It is about as simple as it gets. As we age our eyes see less, and less clearer then before. And while it seems common and natural enough, there are ways to help preserve your eyes for the future. You don’t have to struggle with straining them, or even losing your quality of vision. There are vitamin supplements that can help you.

Below are the Top 4 Vitamin Supplements:

Optimal Health Basics:

Multi-Vitamin

This product supports your general health and is great for long-term use.

Optimal Eye:

Anti-Oxidants for the eye.

Combat the advancements of free radicals while supporting the eye’s critical functions and resisting disease.

Optimal Flax:

Flaxseed Oil

This supplement is great for dry eyes, and dry skin. This supplement can provide essential fatty Acids that are required for proper body function. EFA’s are often over looked in the diet and can cause several complications throughout the body including dry eyes, and dry skin.

Optimal Omega:

Fish Oil

This is another great essential fatty acid or (EFA) that is necessary for proper body function. Over 80% of the population is deficient in EFA’s causing several complications including eye health, immune deficiency, and cardiovascular problems. Recent research shows this may help slow macular degeneration and help with overall retina health.

While these are simply supplements, and take time to build up in your body they can do wonders for your future. Check with your primary care physician or your eye care professional for more information on these supplements and more.

Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler, MD is a renowned eye surgeon specializing in eye care treatments, and other procedures. For more information regarding these supplements and more visit www.IOptimalHealth.com or visit www.BoxerWachler.com

Many of us these days struggle with a reduction in our vision. And as we age our vision becomes noticeably worse. However there are preventive measures you can take to help improve your vision and ensure your vision will last over the years.

Taking care of our eyes is an important part of our health. Taking preventative measures will also help you detect some other conditions early like, cataracts, Keratoconus, and even Type 2 Diabetes. Getting a check up at least once a year is a good start. Read below to find out additional tips to preserving your eye health.

Wearing Sunglasses all year around: While this sounds kind of absurd the truth is sunglasses are not merely summer attire but it will also help when you are going out in the winter. The sun’s UV rays are harmful for you throughout the year. So protecting your eyes all year makes sense.

Taking Breaks When on the Computer: If you work on the computer a lot it is wise to stop every hour for at least 5 minutes and walk away. This will give your eyes a break from the light, and glare of the screen and straining of your eyes.

Avoid Squinting to See: Straining your eyes is something we do often and continuing to strain to see can cause damage to your vision. Also if you are straining chances are you need to visit your eye care physician.

There are many things you can do to improve your vision. Checking regularly and reporting changes in your vision is imperative to the overall good health of your eyes. Finding a good eye surgeon will also ensure that your eyes are taken care of, and eye conditions are found early enough to get the proper treatments.

Dr Brian Boxer Wachler is a renowned eye surgeon specializing in Keratoconus Treatments, LASIK, Intra Ocular Contact Lens, and other Procedures. More helpful information is available at www.freeeyesurgerytips.com