Researching treatments of Keratoconus is no different than researching any other condition. First you must fully understand the condition before you can go any further. There are several places that will give you the perfect technical terminology for Keratoconus.

But the truth is you probably don’t want to hear all that. Looking for an explanation you can understand is very important. Just as important as finding a doctor who will explain it to you in terms you can understand.

Tip 1: Be sure that your physician is a doctor for the patients: Don’t be afraid to ask questions. If they give you an answer you can not understand – Ask again! It is your health on the line. It is important that you know what to expect and what is going on with your body, not whether you upset your doctor.

Finding Reliable information is a big step to researching your condition. You must feel comfortable with the level of experience & education your source has. Don’t be afraid to ask, or research them. This will ensure you are getting the best quality and the newest information available.

Tip 2: Be sure to ask for all your treatment options: No matter how old or new they maybe it is [once again] your health on the line. Be sure you have explored every option and are comfortable before perusing any treatment option.

Visit more than one office. If you are trying to determine where to go for treatment, don’t just accept what you read or what others say. Explore a few offices. Walk in, how do you feel there? Is the staff pleasant? How do they feel about you being there, are they open? Do they answer your questions without hesitation? Researching your treatment center should not be just about what you read, it should be about how you feel- and your comfort where you are being treated.

Tip 3: Be sure to ask about the staff’s experience: asking how long they have been there is a good conversation starter. Don’t just pick your treatment center based on your friends referral. Take your time and be sure its the clinic for you. Take an active part in your vision care.

Resources:

Below are a few resources to help you get started on your journey to visual freedom:

Boxer Wachler Institute- www.BoxerWachler.com

Keratoconus Inserts- www.KeratoconusInserts.com

Watch a free webinar on Keratoconus at: http://www.FixesYourKeratoconus.com

Losing our vision is scary. Mainly because we fear things we do not know. However there are ways to stop the progression of Keratoconus, and sometimes reverse its damage. In the past years when someone developed Keratoconus the prognosis was eventual blindness, and doctors tried to delay it as much as possible. Quite often patients were given Cornea Transplants.

Now there are many options for people with Keratoconus. Cornea Transplants or Blindness are not an eventuality. So what is this miracle treatment you ask? The procedures that have been developed for the Treatment of Keratoconus in recent years are INTACS, and C3-R®.

INTACS:

What are INTACS?-

Approved by the FDA for treatment of Nearsightedness and Astigmatism associated with Keratoconus these small inserts are used when contacts & glasses no longer provide functional vision or have been uncomfortable to wear. INTACS are corneal inserts used to stabilize the cornea and improve the shape of the cornea providing better vision and comfort in glasses or contacts.

INTACS procedure-

The procedure itself takes little time, and is significantly less invasive than the prior corneal transplant treatment option. INTACS reshape the cornea giving a better quality of vision and often stopping the progression of nearsightedness & astigmatism related to Keratoconus. There is little recovery time and many patients are active after only a day or two following the procedure.

C-3R®:

What is C3-R®-

C3-R® is 30 minute treatment for Keratoconus also known as Corneal Collagen Cross-linking with Riboflavin. This treatment uses specialized drops which when used with a special UV light will strengthen the cornea over 3-4 months time.

C3-R® Procedure-

C3-R® treatment takes about 30 minutes and requires little after care. This non-invasive procedure involved the use of specialized drops and UV light. The medicated drops when activated by the UV light strengthen the fibers of the cornea. Improving the patients quality of vision over time. Most patients state that they can see much better in as little as a week after the procedure is done.

Though these treatments are relatively new they have generated positive results that last for 3-5 years and counting. These new treatments are giving much hope to patients with Keratoconus. And in some cases they have reversed damage caused by the disease. Now living with Keratoconus can still mean a great quality of life!

Watch an Informational video on these treatments www.FixesYourKeratoconus.com

The Boxer Wachler Vision Institute in Beverly Hills Directed by Dr. Boxer Wachler M.D is one of the leading institutions of its kind. Providing not only new and innovative treatments for patients with Keratoconus but excellent customer care services.

The Boxer Wachler Vision Institute was founded by Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler to ensure that the patients got the care they needed and deserved. Since the opening of the Boxer Wachler Vision Institute, Dr. Boxer Wachler has also started the Giving Vision charity. To provide free eye exams and glasses to children who can’t afford it in the Los Angeles area.

A pioneer in the vision world Dr. Boxer Wachler has participated in 13 clinical trials and written over 100 articles and book chapters on vision care for patients with Keratoconus. The Boxer Wachler Vision Institute holds a higher standard of care for their patients.

 Not only do they provide their patients with the latest in vision technology but they treat their patients as if they were family. Dr. Boxer Wachler provides each patient with his cell phone number and email address to ensure he addresses all of their needs and concerns before, during, and after treatment.

Dr. Boxer Wachler’s Education & Work History:

While his institute upholds a high standard of care for his patients the same could be said for his education. Dr. Boxer Wachler received his undergraduate degree at UCLA in psycho-biology. He attended Edinburgh University in Scotland and completed his medical training at Dartmouth. Dr. Boxer Wachler completed his residency at St. Lois University Eye Institute.

Additionally Dr. Boxer Wachler has an impressive work history. Starting from being the Director at UCLA Refractive Laser Center to being on staff at Cedar-Sinai Medical Center. While still on staff at Cedar-Sinai he manages to run his own Institute in Beverly Hills with exceptional success and patient care.

Achievements:

Dr Boxer Wachler received a great achievement in 2003 when he was the recipient of the “Career Achievement Award” By the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Overall the Boxer Wachler Vision Institute is one of the leading eye care facilities in the U.S with an exceptional staff Dr. Boxer Wachler is freeing patients with Keratoconus successfully each day. But don’t take our word for it- Visit : www.keratoconusinserts.com for more information.

Past treatments for patients with Keratoconus patients have not been successful in stabilizing their vision. New treatments are showing great promise in stabilizing event reversing the damage Keratoconus has caused. Doctors like Dr. Boxer Wachler at the Boxer Wachler Vision Institute have been successful in both stabilizing and reversing the damage in some patients with Keratoconus.

The treatment C3-R® also known as [Corneal Collagen Cross-linking with Riboflavin] has had great results in many patients treated at the “Boxer Wachler Vision Institute”. The procedure takes approximately 30 minutes and continues to improve vision for -6 months following. C3-R with Riboflavin. The Treatment uses specially formatted drops containing Riboflavin and then a special UV light activates the medication. The procedure strengthens the cornea and reverses damage done to the cornea.

Benefits of C3-R®:

The treatment is conducted in a quick office visit

Takes only 30 min.

The procedure is Pain Free

Strengthens the cornea and can reverse the damage done to the cornea

The procedure is non-invasive

The procedure has been received by many patients with incredible results. Giving them a improved quality of vision and stopping the progression of their Keratoconus. C3-R is New Vision for Keratoconus patients everywhere.

For more information on C3-R® visit:

http://www.keratoconusinserts.com

or

http://www.boxerwachler.com

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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

For a free webinar visit: http://www.FixesYourKeratoconus.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

Watch a free webinar: www.FixesYourKeratoconus.com

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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”

For more information on Keratoconus visit: http://www.keratoconusinserts.com

For a free educational webinar visit: http://www.FixesYourKC.com

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