“Getting the Red Out”

Dry eyes can be irritating and frustrating to say the least. Many use over the counter drops to fight this problem throughout the day. But what happens when the drops aren’t as effective anymore and the irritation is still there?

Below are 3 tips to help you combat dry eyes:

Find out what is causing the dry eye: There are several things that can cause dry eyes. Lack of blinking which can be a problem with writers, or those who look at a computer screen or read frequently. Dry eyes can be a side effect to some medications, or even a symptoms of an underlying condition. While it isn’t a sever problem many times it is irritating, or frustrating to the sufferer. Find out what is causing it and treating that will best alleviate your problem.

Medications: While over the counter drops are often helpful they are not a permanent solution to your problem. Asking the doctor about your symptoms can often get the fastest results. Sometimes the condition needs a touch more than an over the counter remedy.

Treatments: There are some treatments that can help dry eyes. If your problem lyes in the tear ducts your doctor can help you obtain the proper care for it. Prolonging your symptoms often simply exacerbate the problem more.

If you are having regular problems with dry eyes a simple log of when they irritate you, and how long it lasts will also help your eye care professional better get to the bottom of things. Writing down any additional symptoms that accompany your dry eyes such as redness, and burning can help find a solution to your problem you can deal with.

Dr. Brian Boxer-Wachler, MD is a renowned eye surgeon specializing in I-Bite eye whitening, Lasik, Keratoconus treatments, Insertable Contact lens, and other procedures. More helpful information is at www.boxerwachler.com

Often we don’t realize how much our vision impacts our daily life until we start to lose it. The truth is cataracts is an ever growing problem while there are several long lasting effects it doesn’t hinder our daily life for many years. This slow progressing condition occurs to just about everyone if we live long enough, however your sight can be persevered for years with the proper treatments.

Knowing your risk factors for earlier development of cataracts and sharing them with your eye doctor can help with treatments early in your life. Below are some of the risk factors of early development of Cataracts:

Eye Injury

Family History of Cataracts before age 55

Medication like steroids used for prolonged periods

Radiation treatments

Chemotherapy Treatments

Diabetes & other related conditions

History of Smoking

While the symptoms for cataracts are vague and have similarities to many other conditions being aware of them can help you and your doctor rule it out early. In addition to early detection knowing the symptoms of cataracts can be beneficial in helping to determine the stage of the disease you are in. Many people with cataracts don’t experience problematic symptoms until much later in the diseases progression. Below is a list of symptoms of cataracts:

Fading Colors or Yellows

Glares

Increased sensitivity to light

Painless blurred vision

Poor night vision

Increasing light to read

Finding help early can help reduce the chances in disruption of your sight. While cataracts is a problematic and frustrating condition it can be treated and managed with the proper care. Taking the time to make sure you get a yearly eye exam is an important first step. Letting your eye care specialist know all your symptoms as they occur can help catch problems with your vision early, and avoid unnecessary pain & vision loss. Remember cataracts can be managed and your sight can be preserved for many years.

Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler, MD is a renowned eye surgeon specializing in ICL, LASIK, I-BRITE eye whitening, Keratoconus treatments, and other procedures.  More helpful information is at www.LasikConsumerReport.com and www.GetICL.com and www.FixesYourKeratoconus.com and www.WhiterEyes.com

When we go to the doctor one of the last things we think will be wrong is our vision. Prevention of vision loss or damage can be managed by remember a few simple things. The loss of our sight can be devastating and many time unwarranted. While some conditions are hereditary they can be detected at an earlier stage and managed with the right care. Below you will find a few tips to help you achieve great vision at any age.

Choosing a regular eye doctor: This is important because just as you know your eyes so should your doctor. Choosing a regular eye care physician will help detect small things that may have otherwise been missed. Some eye conditions are silent until the damage is done. Even if you do not wear eye glasses or contacts you should consider an eye exam every 2 years until after 50 and then annually over age 50.

If you have a Family history of eye disease, tell them: How simple does this sound. And while it seems that common sense would tell you to do so, it slips your mind, or you don’t think it will happen to you. If you tell your eye doctor about the history of eye diseases in your family they can be more alert to the symptoms of these diseases. Early detection of eye disease can save your sight!

Keep your Regular Appointments: Eye conditions often get out of hand quickly because patients tend not to follow up with their eye doctors, and frequently miss there check ups.

Regular checkups should be done every year, however if you are at risk and have conditions such as diabetes, or other hereditary conditions that can effect your eye sight getting check ups every 6 months or annually is recommended. Check with your eye care professional to determine the appropriate check-up schedule for you.

There are some signs that you should see your eye doctor if you are experiencing such as:

Blurred Vision

Spots, or silver speaks

Frequent headaches

Tearing

Squinting

Asking Questions: These tips should go without saying, however many patients are afraid to ask questions of their doctors. But remember no question is a “Dumb” question when it pertains to your health. Making sure that your eyes are taken care of now can save you a world of anguish later.

When it comes to vision care the sooner you are check out the better. Being sure that your eyes are healthy and well will help you see the world and all the beauty in it. Remember to visit your doctor regularly and ask any questions you have when you have them. That will help ensure your sight for years to come.

Sight is a valuable sense – do not lose sight by failing to see your eye care professional for regular check-ups.

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Custom Wavefront LASIK eye surgery involves a procedure that creates a small, thin flap in the outer layers of the patient’s corneas. These flaps are folded back to allow a flying spot laser to reshape the surfaces of the corneas. The flaps are then repositioned and bonded permanently without sutures. In most cases, the procedure requires only about 5 minutes per eye, is quite comfortable for patients, and requires no shots or needles of any kind. Only eye numbing drops are utilized to prepare the patient.

Custom Wavefront LASIK eye surgery corrects various vision imperfections including:

• Myopia (nearsightedness);
• Hyperopia (farsightedness);
• Astigmatism;
• Presbyopia (need for reading glasses);
• Halo vision;
• Glared vision;
• Ringed vision;
• Reduced night vision;
• More…

Other facts about Custom Wavefront LASIK vision enhancement:

• Patients normally return to work the day after the procedure;
• Patients are requested to avoid swimming for 2 weeks;
• Working out can normally be resumed in 2-7 days;
• You may still need to wear contact lenses or glasses after healing;

The ultra-modern equipment used to perform Custom Wavefront LASIK procedures precisely monitors the movement or your eyes 4000 times every second. Even if a patient shifts during the procedure, absolutely no damage will occur. In fact, the energy from the laser is so mild that it cannot even be felt on bare skin. The equipment is fully capable of treating large diameter corneas and features a computerized flap protector. Infrared pupil measuring equipment has been specially designed to minimize the possibility of glare/halos and other nighttime vision disorders.

Learn more today at: http://www.boxerwachler.com/lasikspecialist/lasikprocedures/wavefront.html

I, Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler, was in Vancouver last Thursday for the Olympic press conference with the United States Men’s Bobsled team.  “Why would an eye surgeon be attending an Olympic press conference?” is probably going through your mind.  No, I didn’t give up my day job to join the U.S. Bobsled team.  Patient Steve Holcomb and his story has become one of the most miraculous stories in the Olympics.  

Steve is the driver of the U.S. Bobsled team’s top sled called “The Night Train”.  He became legally blind two years ago due to a degenerative cornea condition called Keratoconus which just about forced him to retire and give up the sport.  The U.S. Olympic Committee and the Bobsled team refused to let him give up.  That’s when they discovered me.  I had the honor of helping Steve over his keratoconus condition with C3-R along with corrective lens implants.  C3-R saved Steve’s eyesight.  

Steve then went on to win the World Bobsled Championship gold– a U.S. first in 50 years.  

There lies the reason for me being part of the press conference last week.  There were plenty of TV crews and journalists.  

To see the full details about Steve’s miracle story, please click: www.BoxerWachler.com  

In 10  days, Steve and the Night Train will be going for Gold.  I will be there cheering for Steve and will be posting updates on this blog and tweeting at www.twitter.com/drboxerwachler

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

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

To watch a free webinar visit: www.fixesyourKC.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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For years researchers and Doctors have been looking for effective ways to treat patients with keratoconus. In the past the options were very slim with little hope for reversals or healing the corneas. Often patients had to receive corneal transplants to get relief from diseases like Keratoconus. However now they are finding new and less invasive ways to correct the progression of keratoconus.

Keratoconus is caused by free radicals which invade the eye and create a reactive species which break down and cause weakness. The weakness causes the cornea to herniate causing keratoconus. The progression is not over night but over years and the effects of keratoconus can be debilitating for the patient leading to blindness. In the beginning of the disease there are little symptoms and patients often overlook a problem. The condition often strikes one eye first later spreading to the second eye by the time a problem is detected.

Now there is a treatment called C3-R® which can strengthen the cornea in the places that are weakened and give the reverse effect of the damage done by keratoconus. The treatment is relatively easy with only 30 minutes to apply and the cornea is strengthened over the next 2-4 months. Many patients only need one application, while more severe cases may require two.

The use of C3-R® or Corneal Collagen Crosslinking with Riboflavin has been very effective in recent years and can give tremendous improvement to the patients vision. In addition to C3-R® the doctor can use Intacs, and/or CK to additionally improve the sight of the patient.

A few symptoms of Keratoconus are:

Itchy eyes

Excessive Rubbing

Visual disturbances

Visual discomfort

Glare halo

Squinting

Seeing double