The struggle to read can be more difficult as we age. Often we need glasses or contact lenses to see the same as we did when we were younger. However there are many treatment options to improve your vision including Near Vision CK or (Conductive Keratoplasty). NearVision CK helps improve your quality of vision, and can be a very beneficial treatment option for your Hyperopia/farsightedness.

Many middle age patients experience Hyperopia also known as farsightedness. It generally hits the patients in their forties, causing trouble seeing while driving, or during the night. Hyperopia (Farsightedness) can be disturbing to the patient and bother their quality of life. However treatments like NearVision CK can improve the quality of vision in the patient and improve the quality of life as well. Below are some symptoms and benefits of NearVision CK:

Symptoms of Hyperopia:

Blurred Vision usually first noted at near and then in the distance

Difficulty seeing things close

Eye pain due to straining while reading

While these symptoms are vague they should prompt a visit to your eye care professional. Getting checked once every year or two will help you catch the condition early prolonging treatment can lead to the need of more aggressive treatment. NearVision CK is a great procedure that has had a lot success.

Below you can see what benefits you can get from having the NearVision CK:

There is no cutting involved in the NearVision CK

There is minimal pain & Recovery

You can return to your daily activities the day after the procedures

Improves the Shape of the Cornea without Cutting or use of lasers

This procedure uses the heat generated by radio-frequency to reshape the cornea to improve the near vision of the sufferers. This procedure can be done in conjunction with other procedures to assist with treatments for Keratoconus, and other conditions.

Dr. Boxer Wachler is a renowned eye surgeon specializing in vision correction treatments, and other procedures. For more information on NearVision CK visit www.BoxerWachler.com

If eye glasses or contact lenses have been recently your fate, there maybe a treatment that can help you. As we get older our vision can become impaired. Our cornea can weaken or change form. These problems cause visual decline, usually first noted at near. New advancements like NearVision CK can help with these problems.

Heat is used to reshape your cornea and help improve your quality of vision. The procedure is simple and takes less than an hour to perform. There are several benefits to having the NearVision CK procedure done.

Below you will find several of these benefits:

There is no cutting involved in the NearVision CK

There is minimal pain & Recovery

You can return to your daily activities the day after the procedures

Improves the Shape of the Cornea without Cutting or use of lasers

This procedure uses the heat generated by radio-frequency to reshape the cornea to improve the NearVision of the sufferers.

Dr. Boxer Wachler is a renowned eye surgeon specializing in vision correction treatments, and other procedures. For more information on NearVision CK visit www.BoxerWachler.com or www.boxerwachler.com/lasikspecialist/lasikprocedures/ltk_ck.html

If you are struggling with reading, night vision, or even seeing details from aging or simply struggle with hyperopia/farsightedness the treatment CK or Conductive Keratoplasty is a great treatment to help you with this. NearVision CK is used to help relieve these symptoms and can improve your quality of vision.

Hyperopia (Farsightedness) is a condition that generally peaks in the fourties. This is due to changes too the natural lens of the eye and the cornea relaxing its shape as we age. Often it is detected during a routine eye examination but there are a few symptoms that can help you determine if you need to be evaluated.

Symptoms of Hyperopia/Farsightedness:

Blurred Vision usually first noted at near and then in the distance

Difficulty seeing things close

Eye pain due to straining while reading

While these symptoms are vague they should prompt a visit to your eye care professional. Getting checked once every year or two will help you catch the condition early prolonging treatment can lead to the need of more aggressive treatment. NearVision CK is a great procedure that has had a lot success.

Below you can see what benefits you can get from having the NearVision CK performed:

There is no cutting involved in the NearVision CK

There is minimal pain & Recovery

You can return to your daily activities the day after the procedures

Improves the Shape of the Cornea without Cutting or use of lasers

This procedure uses the heat generated by radio-frequency to reshape the cornea to improve the near vision of the sufferers. This procedure can be done in conjunction with other procedures to assist with treatments for Keratoconus, and other conditions.

Dr. Boxer Wachler is a renowned eye surgeon specializing in vision correction treatments, and other procedures. For more information on NearVision CK visit www.BoxerWachler.com

A diagnoses of Keratoconus can be devastating to anyone however many advancements in the treatment of Keratoconus have brought new hope to Keratoconus patients including CK. CK or Conductive Keratoplasty is relatively new but was FDA approved in 2004. The treatment is used to help with irregular astigmatism and uses heat from radio waves instead of a laser to reshape the cornea.

In patients with Keratoconus the cornea starts to become irregular shaped which distorts the vision of the patient progressively over the course of years until the patient’s vision becomes so distorted it is difficult to see even with contacts or glasses. With this treatment the cornea is reshaped giving clearer vision to the patient and reducing the distorted vision.

CK often takes no longer than 5 minutes per eye and has a short recovery time for the patient with minimal discomfort. Patient are advised to take a 4-5 hour nap after the procedure and upon wakening many patients have noticeably improved vision.

Below are a few Symptoms of Keratoconus:

Excessive Rubbing of the eyes with or without itchy eyes
Visual disturbances or distortion
Glares or halos
Squinting to see
Seeing Double

Keratoconus affects thousands of people everyday. Understanding your treatment options for the treatment of Keratoconus and knowing that there is hope for you is the most important part of living with this progressive disease. Getting help early can reduce the damage of Keratoconus to your vision.

Dr. Brian Boxer-Wachler is a renowned eye surgeon specializing in Keratoconus Treatments, I-Brite Eye whitening, Lasik, and other procedures. More helpful information is at www.FixesYourKeratoconus.com

It is never too soon to take steps to protect your vision. Ensuring we have good vision care should be a high priority in your families health care. Establishing a good vision specialist will protect your eyes in the future. Many of us take for granted our vision care despite the fact that we only have one pair.

Here are 4 things your family can do to ensure good vision:

Choose a good vision clinic:

Ensure that your eye clinic has good customer service and is not too busy to give you an appointment in a reasonable time. Don’t be afraid to ask questions of the staff when looking. Note how helpful the staff are and whether they answer your questions without hesitation.

Choose an compatible doctor:

Make sure the doctor you choose for your family is one that is concerned with their patients, and has the time to see them. Many times the doctor is good but very busy and doesn’t have sufficient time to dedicate to you and your family. You want to choose a doctor that has time for you! Ask questions to the patients as well. Some doctors have testimonials on their websites; feel free to research them as well. Be serious about your vision care.

Get regular checkups:

Make sure your family is being seen every two years. If you have risk factors for eye conditions like Diabetes you should be seen every year. If you have trouble remembering your appointments put it on your calendar. Ensuring your families eyes are checked regularly could save them hassles or catch conditions early on.

Educate yourself:

Don’t be afraid to do the research and take some initiative in your vision care. Write down any questions you have for your eye doctor and address them at your next appointment. If you don’t understand the answers they are giving you ask them until you do. This is your vision, and your care.

Remember:

                                                    “You are your best advocate”

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INTACS are tiny inserts placed in the cornea to improve your natural corneal curves. The treatment of INTACS was to treat mild nearsightedness. However the results have shown improvement in patients with Keratoconus. The INTACS reshape the damaged irregular shape of the patient’s cornea providing them with more stability, and clearer vision.

INTACS has also been combined with C3-R® aka Corneal Collagen Cross-linking with Riboflavin to strengthen the cornea over time repair the damage Keratoconus has done to the patient’s vision. The INTACS & C3-R® can be performed many times within the same day, give the patient little if any pain and minimal recovery time.

This new Technology offers a great treatment plan for patients suffering from Keratoconus. In the past treatments only consisted of hard contact lens, and corneal transplants. Understanding that there are new and more improved treatments that can help is the first step to recovery.

Below are some Benefits of INTACS:

10 minute procedure

Procedure is preformed in the doctors office

Less invasive

Minimal recovery time

Less pain than most invasive procedures

Each year technology is improving the way we see. It is improving our procedures and giving us second chances for quality vision. The use of INTACS and C3-R® is an exceptional option for many patients with Keratoconus. It could be right for you.

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Our journey through life is often a bumpy one. Many of us have trouble coping with stress and the riggers life brings without throwing Progressive Keratoconus in the mix. However finding new ways to cope with your disease can help reduce extra problems along the way. Below are a few tips to assist you in making life a little easier:

Tip 1: Educate yourself:

Your doctor can do a lot for you but when you take the initiative to find out about your illness you can ask important questions, feel more comfortable with what they are telling you, learn whys you can help yourself.

Tip 2: Find a good doctor:

It is just as important to find a eye doctor you are comfortable with as it is to find a general physician. Make sure that the doctor you choose is comfortable with you asking questions, they are concerned about you, and that they have proper time for you. If you notice it is hard to schedule an appointment, or they take more than 24 hours getting back to you than you should find another doctor.

Tip 3: Reduce the amount of times you rub your eyes:

Progressive Keratoconus can be increased by excessive eye rubbing. To ensure you don’t create anymore damage speak with your doctor about dry eye, allergies, and other conditions that can cause itchy and irritated eyes. They may be able to prescribe drops or medications to help you combat these problems.

Tip 4: Explore C3-R to stop the Process:

C3-R is a revolutionary new procedure that stops the progression of Keratoconus. It is a one time 30 minute procedure performed in a eye doctors office. This will help preserve your current eyesight and in some cases improve the quality of vision in your contacts or glasses.

Tip 5: Find a good contact lens fitter:

Find a contact lens fitter that sees Keratoconus on a regular basis i.e. weekly or even better daily. It is important that they offer a full range of contact lens options, soft toric contacts, hybrid contacts, piggy back lenses, Rose-K, Dyna-Z intralimbal, and Mini-sclera are some of those options that should be available.

Most of all pamper yourself. Don’t worry about all the things that are wrong or what may happen 5 years from now find out how you can treat your condition now. There are many treatments out now that can greatly improve even reverse the damage of keratoconus. Focus on your treatment, taking care of yourself, and your education. You are your best tool.

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Being diagnosed with Keratoconus can be devastating. It often shocks the patients. The truth is there are many treatment options available for patients with Keratoconus today. You don’t have to let the disease rule you. Keratoconus patients have experienced several results when it comes to the treatment of Keratoconus such as: Stopping the progression of keratoconus, to reversing the damage caused by Keratoconus in some patients. There are many treatments of Keratoconus.

Below are a few treatments you can talk over with your doctor:

INTACS:

Intacs are used to reshape the natural curves of the cornea to correct nearsightedness. The intacs are small segments placed between the tissue layers of the cornea. There has been much success with the use of INTACS. There are many benefits to the use of INTACS like:

• It is only a 10 minute procedure

• You can remove them or exchange them over time

• Can delay the progression of Keratoconus

C3-R:

C3-R also know as Corneal Collagen Cross-linking with Riboflavin is another option for Keratoconus patients. This procedure is used to strengthen the cornea. C3R has been very effective in patients with Keratoconus. Over the course of 2-3 months it continues to strengthen the cornea and stops the progression of keratoconus. In some patients it has reversed the damage caused by keratoconus. The procedure takes about 30 minuted and involves the placement of drops in the affected eye. The doctor than places a UV light on the eye to activate the drops. There is no pain or post maintenance required after the procedure.

CK- For Astigmatism:

Conductive Keratoplasty- Or CK is a painless 5 minute procedure that can be done in the doctors office. This procedure has been shown to improve the vision of Keratoconus patients and reduce astigmatism.

Cornea Transplant:

Typically a corneal transplant is the last resort. It involves removal of the cornea and replacing it with a donor cornea. This type of procedure is permanent and generally used if all other options have been evaluated and there is no other option.

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This year in January Steve Holcomb had undergone a vision correction treatment that restored is vision. With his uncanny talent in bobsledding few knew of the troubles Steve suffered out there on the track. However his sight had become such a problem the extraordinarily talented athlete thought of throwing in the towel and retiring. In one last effort to help himself a few organizations pitched in an assisted the athlete in getting the experimental procedures done. His response to the procedures?

Quote from USA Today:

“I could instantly see clearly. It’s an amazing feeling”

- Says a pleased Steve Holcomb

Now with the 2010 Olympic Games coming up the athlete is back and stronger than ever. Holcomb entered the Bobsled World Championships on Friday in New York. His vision is almost perfect a far cry from his vision early last year at 20/1000 which for those of you that don’t know is quite poor -noted by doctors as profoundly poor in fact.

In further quotes Steve Holcomb states:

“Its life in high-definition”

His team was not aware of how bad Holcomb’s vision was until recently but says that he worked more off instinct than vision anyway. And Steve is more confident and amped about his vision than ever, no longer worrying about the constant hassle of his contacts and view life in a whole new way…as for the 2010 Olympics will just have to wait and see!

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Conductive Keratoplasty is a procedure that uses a small probe to improve the overall shape of the cornea. Conductive Keratoplasty [CK] was first used to improve the vision of those with farsightedness and Presbyopia but is now effective in patients with Astigmatism. Astigmatism is a condition that not only effects adults but is also found in Children causing difficulty learning and concentration in school and in sports. Astigmatism most often causes images to appear doubled.

Conductive Keratoplasty is done with the use of a small probe to precisely direct radio frequency energy to the areas of the cornea that have irregularities. This will add heat to the specific area affected causing a shrinking effect curving those areas of the cornea. Immediate improvement is noted and the use of corneal topography mapping is used to ensure that the doctor gets the best results possible. If the doctor sees any other areas that may be improved they will return to that area for immediate additional improvement. The overall procedure commonly takes about 5 minutes.

There are two forms of Astigmatism. Corneal Astigmatism which is the irregularity of the cornea. And Lenticular Astigmatism which is the irregularity of the lens. In most cases of early astigmatism there are no underlying symptoms. However as it progresses you will often have the following symptoms:

Blurred Vision

Distortion

Headaches

Straining of eyes

Children often complain of disturbances in their vision as well as blurred vision. Regular check ups will help catch astigmatism early. There are several treatments for astigmatism in children and adults. If the Astigmatism is due to a condition called Keratoconus, CK can be combined with other treatments to help reduce the damaging affects of Keratoconus.

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