INTACS are tiny inserts placed behind in 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

Treatment 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.

For more information on the INTACS procedure or C3-R® visit: http://www.keratoconusinserts.com
or http://www.boxerwachler.com

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Getting a diagnosis of Keratoconus can be a shock to anyone’s system. Understanding what your options are can help you come back to earth after getting the news. Past diagnosis of Keratoconus were not to promising for your vision and progressive deterioration of your vision was expected but now with new technologies there is new hope for patients diagnosed with Keratoconus and some are successfully regaining sight they have lost.

In the past many doctors had to use either hard contact lens or corneal transplants which was invasive and often painful. Now you have new treatments like INTACS or C3-R® which are making waves in the world of Vision treatments.

INTACS-

INTACS is a 10 minute procedure that is improving the vision of many Keratoconus patients today. The procedure has no pain and consists of the doctor placing a small plastic insert in the cornea helping to reshape it giving you clearer vision. The INTACS can be removed later if needed and you don’t even feel it.

C3-R® -

C3-R® is a simple 30 minute treatment. During the treatment the doctor will place a set of drops in your eyes and add UV lights on your eyes to activate the medication. The UV lights will be applied for 30 minutes. You vision will then improve over the next 2-3 months. The drops process strengthens your cornea improving your vision.

Many patients with Keratoconus use both INTACS & C3-R® as a combined treatment. The effects of the treatments are still astonishing doctors. To find out more information on INTACS or C3-R® visit http://www.keratoconusinserts.com

or

http://www.boxerwachler.com

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New Technology is allowing eye surgery to bring new hope to many. Returning sight to patients with Keratoconus, Cataracts, and astigmatism. Requiring minimal recovery, and receiving exceptional results. Dr. Boxer Wachler of the Boxer Wachler Vision Institute is:

“The Doctor’s Doctor”

Meet Dr. Neil Rouzier:

Dr. Neil Rouzier is a physician from Palm’s Springs. Recently he had eye surgery with Dr. Boxer Wachler. His reason for Choosing Dr. Boxer Wachler?

“Dr. Boxer Wachler is ahead of the Curve”

He stated that “his staff is excellent”and “he is the best in his field”. Dr. Rouzier stated that the day after his procedure his vision was almost 20/20 without any pain.

Now Meet Zessa Herman:

Zessa has had vision problems and worn glasses after she turned 40. Her vision was deteriorating, and she couldn’t even see her portrait in her room. Her husband researched many doctors online and they felt that Dr. Boxer Wachler was the best suited for their needs.

Despite Zessa’s nerves she said:

“Their was no pain what so ever”

Zessa reported that she now drives without the use of her glasses, and only needs over the counter lens when she reads- and that portrait on the wall of her bedroom? More vivid and brilliant than see has seen it in Years.

She said:

“When I took the patch off my eye- I could see the brush strokes without glasses”

Zessa reports she is

“Most happy with her Surgery”.

Dr. doctor in the United States today and be amazed. For more information on The Boxer Wachler Vision InstitBoxer Wachler has established, and continued to stun his patients with his incredible results, staff, and wonderful service. Visit the most recommended ute visit: http://www.boxerwachler.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.

For more information on the INTACS procedure or C3-R® visit: http://www.keratoconusinserts.com

or http://www.boxerwachler.com

Watch a free educational webinar: http://www.FixesYourKC.com

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Cataracts is an alarming condition and over 5 million people are suffering from some degree of vision interference due to cataracts in the United States alone. There are an estimated 400,000 plus new cases diagnosed each year and over 7,000 new cases per week- You are not alone!

Ask Patty who recently had her second cataract surgery done on her left eye with Dr. Boxer Wachler. See was skeptical but she says her procedure was:

“Remarkably Short”

and she comments about the office experience:

“Things are very professional, Very orderly, and very caring”

Or you can ask Nancy Ringwald who has used glasses and/or Contact lenses since the 40’s and recently had INTAC procedure done at the Boxer Wachler Vision Institute for treatment of Keratoconus. Her keratoconus was stabilized with INTACS. Over time she realized recently that she was having more vision problems and the doctors found cataracts to be affecting her vision. She decided it was the right time to have her cataract procedure done and wanted to go to back to see Dr. Boxer Wachler, since he had treated her keratoconus.

She said quote:

“It was wonderful”

and she went on to say:

“No difficulty, they are not itchy, every hour my eyes are better”

Nancy Ringwald says she woke up the next morning and read the newspaper and looked at her clock without her glasses on.

New and revolutionary treatments are being developed for Keratoconus, Cataracts, and many other eye conditions. For more information on what treatment options are available for you visit: www.boxerwachler.com

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“INTACS at a Glance”

Keratoconus has been a debilitating condition causing many patients to have significant vision loss or to become blind over the progressive years. However a new treatment was approved by the FDA in 2004 and with Dr. Boxer Wachler’s help this treatment has been made available to patients suffering greatly with vision loss since 1998.

INTACS are thin, clear inserts used to help reduce the distortion of the cornea from Keratoconus. The inserts generally are implanted in the doctors office during a 10 minute out patient procedure. The INTACS require no maintenance and can not be felt by the wearer. There is no tissue removed during the procedure and no real recovery process to follow.

Benefits of INTACS:

There are several Benefits of INTACS below are just a few-

Can delay progression of Keratoconus

Procedure is only 10 minutes long

Alternative option from Corneal Transplant

Can significantly improve your quality of vision in contacts or glasses

Can improve the comfort of contact lenses

INTACS were approved by the Food and Drug Administration on July 26^th 2004. Though this procedure is a relatively new approval it has already been very affective to many patients with Keratoconus. For more information on this device; its benefits, and FDA information visit:

Keratoconus Inserts

http://www.keratoconusinserts.com/intacs.htm

FDA

http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/mda/docs/h040002.html

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While many of us have gone through the struggles of Lasik complications we must understand that technologies are ever changing. The science of Corrective eye surgery is much more advanced now and Lasik has come a long way in making vision better for its patients. With new advances in technology often a treatment can be performed to help improve the vision after a complication.

It is important to find a group of people who have had the same complications as you and know what you are going through. Not just for your support but support of your family as well. Know that your complications affect your loved ones just as much as they affect you.

Below are 3 easy steps to finding your Lasik Support Group:

1.] Research, Research, Research: It is important that you do your homework and look for a group that is suitable for you. Think about location, group history, and schedule. Make sure they all are reasonable and fit with your needs.

2.] Investigate Your Group Leader: Find out what the leaders history is, talk with some of their former/current group members when possible; and find out what kind of leader they are.

3.]Attend a Trial Meeting: Sit in on one of the meetings to get an idea on what is talked about, if they are considerate of each others feelings, and what atmosphere the group has; this will help you see first hand if you are a fit for the group.

Realizing that there are support groups out there for you and your family is the first step. Getting up and going to one is the next!

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The goal of the Lasik procedure is to improve the vision of the patient. Quite often the vision is stored to at least 20/30 in 90-97% of cases. With the new technologies that the Custom Wavefront Lasik provides the doctor can make the procedure more custom to each patient. Quite often with Lasik procedures the patient requires less need for their contacts or glasses. In some cases the patient rarely needs to use them having 20/20 vision restored in their eyes.

Custom Lasik:

The doctor will map or take what is called a “fingerprint” of the patients vision imperfections. The machine will also smooth out the fingerprint using a laser. There are many benefits to using Custom Wavefront Lasik:

Reduces the chances of infection. The procedure is preformed in there air filtration room.

Sterile flap maker reduces the risk of infection in the eye

The Flying Spot Laser- Moves with the eye during treatment reducing the risk of halos, glares, or poor night vision.

Procedure:

The procedure generally takes about 5-10 minutes, and is requires no shots, uses numbing drops. The procedure is painless and 97-99% accurate. The use of the wavefront technologies laser helps provide greater accuracy and improve your chances of vision correction. The procedure has many safety features to assist in lessoning the chances of infection, or risk to the patient.

Benefits:

As I am sure all of you know Custom Wavefront Lasik is a very common procedure and provides many benefits to its patients. It is used to treat nearsightedness [myopia], farsightedness [hyperopia], and astigmatism. While the benefit of having vision correction should be all you need to get you moving in the right direction, Custom Wavefront Lasik can maximize the accuracy of your results and reduce your risk of infections.

If you would like to know more about Custom Wavefront Lasik Visit: http://www.boxerwachler.com

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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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