Generally when we think of Keratoconus what comes to mind? Well if you already a Keratoconus patient you may think of things like blurred vision, or nearsightedness, astigmatism, or even sensitivity to light. The truth is these are often generalized symptoms and are also associated with other conditions, making it hard to diagnose as Keratoconus. So what questions should you be asking your doctor and does your current doctor specialize in treating patients with Keratoconus?

First the symptoms of Keratoconus:

High Astigmatism
Increased Astigmatism
Blurred Vision
Distorted night vision
Sensitivity to light
Blurred Vision

Blurred Vision and sensitivity to light are also found in patients with diabetes. Patients with Diabetes also have trouble with cataracts and astigmatism. However in recent studies researchers have found that patients with diabetes are at less risk of getting Keratoconus. Why? It has been found that patients with Type 2 Diabetes often develop harder corneas, in turn causing the exact opposite of the effects of Keratoconus. However few Diabetics are checked for Keratoconus because the symptoms they are experiencing are also symptoms caused by the damage of the sugar to the eye.

Blurred Vision and Pain in the eyes can also be caused by dry eye. Doctors find that patients who do excessive reading or writing blink less causing the eye to dry out more. The effects of dry eye while the condition can be well treated and is not life threatening can cause some damage to the cornea, creating double vision, distorted images, and can cause a lot of comfort.

The most important thing is to be sure to rule out risk factors for Keratoconus, find the right doctor, and ask questions. Below is a guide to assist you:

Risk Factors:

Family History
Trauma or injury to eyes
Constant rubbing of the eye
Inherited Diseases: Down Syndrome, Some Renial diseases

Questions to Ask the Doctor:

If you have a family history of Keratoconus you might ask:

What area do you specialize in?
How much experience do you have diagnosing and treating patients with Keratoconus?
What tests and treatments do you have available?

If you notice symptoms of Keratoconus you might ask:

Can you explain the results of my tests?
If your sight is getting worse you might ask- Do you know why my vision is getting worse?
What can I do to help improve my vision or will It continue to get worse?

Make sure to log your symptoms and how long they last. If you have a family history of eye disease or you are not sure if you have a family history of eye disease make sure the doctor is aware of this. Above all don’t be afraid to ask questions no matter how small they seem. If the doctor doesn’t have time to answer your questions so you understand him- find one that will. Your Vision care should be your concern.

To watch an educational webinar on Keratoconus Treatments visit: www.FixesYourKC.com

As Many of us know Keratoconus affects the lives of several thousand patients each year. Keratoconus affects the lives of the patients suffering and the family of each patient. Insurance companies recognize cornea transplant as a treatment for Keratoconus. Many surgeons have realized that treatments such as INTACS and C3R provide little to no risk for complications and fast recovery. While insurance companies have started to pay for INTACS, they continue to deny C3R, which holds little if any complication.

While many attempts have been made in the past to create better treatment many are now looking at the possibility of a cure for Progressive Keratoconus and Corneal Ectasia. According to the National Keratoconus Foundation [NKCF] two FDA studies were started in January of 2008 to study the effectiveness of Corneal Collagen Crosslinking on patients with Progressive Keratoconus and Corneal Ectasia. These studies were to begin with 160 patients with Progressive Keratoconus and 160 patients with Corneal Ectaisia. The patients would be studied for 3-6 months and than be followed for an additional 12 months there after. A formal study is the first step to gaining insurance approval for payment.

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“We are extremely excited to begin clinical trials on Cross Linking. It maybe a way to cure a disease that has no current  treatment and accounts for 15% of transplants preformed in the United States. “

Says:  Principal Investor-

While the study is winding down, and we should see the difference in the report. Many can already tell you of the benefits of Corneal Collagen Cross with Riboflavin. The results have been positive the little to no side effects or complications. Most who have use the treatment reported noticeable changes in at least 48 hours and the most substantial change within the last 2 weeks.

Progressive Keratoconus thins the corneal walls causing irregular changes in the shape of the cornea and distorts your vision. The C3R treatment stregthens the fibers of the Cornea walls restoring the natural shape. The treatment is non-invasive unlike the Cornea Transplant that were the primary treatment for Progressive Keratoconus. The treatment can be preformed in the doctors’ office within 30 minutes-the procedure is comfortable and even better no reduction in activity is necessary.

Progressive Keratoconus patients now have new hope. Many doctors are looking at this for a possible “cure” for these debilitating diseases. Early detection is the key to reduced complications. Below are a few symptoms of Progressive Keratoconus. If you have any of these symptoms consult your physician early.

Progressive Keratoconus Symptoms:

High Astigmatism

Increased Astigmatism

Headaches [Due to eye strain]

Disturbed night vision

Sensitivity to Light

Blurred Vision

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When I started college I was an Ocean Lifeguard. At school, I found it harder to focus on textbooks. I thought it was just the chlorine from the pool. I had my eyes checked and I was diagnosed with astigmatism in one eye and I started wearing glasses while studying. As lifeguarding became my chosen profession, I found it hard to focus in the afternoon as the Southern California sun set lower in the sky.

When running out for a rescue, I would often lose my prescription sunglasses. I tried soft lenses, but sand got under them and that was uncomfortable. The lenses often slid up behind my eyes and even floated away when I swam. I often went without correction because of the irritation. By late afternoon I would see double images of objects far away, such as a boat on the horizon.

When laser eye surgery became available, I was excited. However, I was discouraged to learn that I had keratoconus in one eye and was not a candidate for LASIK. I came across an article and some studies by Dr. Boxer Wachler. I was optimistic after my first meeting with him in 1999. He explained a new procedure Intacs that would help correct my keratoconus and vision. Back then Intacs had not been reported on a patient with keratoconus in the United States, but he felt it was ready to be attempted. As I was a good candidate, I welcomed the opportunity.  A week after surgery, the vision in that eye improved to a great degree. I was able to see nearly equally with both eyes and it was unnecessary to wear glasses or contacts at work. After a few months I noticed that I was relying more and more on the corrected eye!

It has now been about eight years since I had Intacs and I still do not wear corrective lenses. I am able to pick objects out of the glare on the horizon and street signs on the freeway well before I need to turn. The freedom I have gained and the confidence I now have in my vision has proven invaluable to me and my ability to continue in my profession.

The ability to see well in lifeguarding is critical, and I no longer have the worry that I might miss something that could result in someone’s pain, suffering or their life. I owe this self assuredness to Dr. Boxer Wachler and to Intacs.

I feel fortunate to have been at the right place at the right time in history. I can

appreciate the saying, “Nothing ventured, nothing gained.” I am glad that my pioneering experience helped pave the way for the thousands of other patients who have subsequently benefited from innovative advancements for keratoconus. I am pleased to dedicate this book to the thousands of future patients who will benefit from these innovations.

- Kenny Atkins, first reported Intacs® for

keratoconus patient in the United States

Learn more about keratoconus treatments: www.FixesYourKC.com - watch a free educational seminar.

Olympic Bobsledder- Steven Holcomb has a lot to say about Dr. Boxer Wachler in this article from USA Today Written by Tim Reynolds…

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Olympic bobsledder Steven Holcomb was speeding down the icy track for a preseason training run a few weeks ago, when a piece of duct tape tore off the chassis and whizzed past his helmet. His teammates weren’t bothered. They’d seen it happen dozens of times. Holcomb, though, was spooked. Until then, he’d never seen that before.

In a sport that demands razor-sharp hand-eye coordination, Holcomb excels even with a degenerative eye disease called keratoconus that makes reading a challenge - say nothing for steering a bobsled in a snowstorm. “Sometimes, I really didn’t see all that much out there,” he said.

Given his success, that’s hard to believe. Holcomb is a national champion, a World Cup star and was the top American driver at the 2006 Turin Olympics. He navigates slippery tracks at 80 mph in a sport where tiny mistakes can lead to disaster. Yet he did all that with vision so blurry that he couldn’t read the big “E” atop an eye chart from more than 6 feet away. A $15,000 procedure may have saved Holcomb’s vision - plus could nudge him closer to Olympic gold in Vancouver in 2010.

“If he was in the top five in the world before, I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s soon to be the top in the world,” said Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler of Beverly Hills, Calif., the corneal surgeon who developed the procedure that Holcomb underwent, Holcomb would love to see that.

Keratoconus causes the cornea to bulge outward, causing blurred vision. In some mild cases, glasses or contacts can be the answer. In Holcomb’s case, neither did the trick. Lasik didn’t work, either; Holcomb tried that in 2000, but was back in glasses within a year. So after last season, he decided he’d either find a solution or retire.

“They couldn’t make contacts strong enough for me anymore,” Holcomb said. “And since it’s a progressive disease, I had to get a new prescription, a stronger prescription, every three months. Finally they said, ‘You know, we can’t make them any stronger.’ So it was the end. For a while, I thought it was the end.”

U.S. bobsled coach Brian Shimer didn’t want to see that happen. He researched options, found Boxer Wachler, and sent Holcomb to California to meet the doctor. Holcomb was deemed a candidate for Visian ICL, or Implantable Collamer Lens, a 9-minute surgery where a contact is embedded behind the iris. It’s permanent, and so far, it’s worked for Holcomb.

His vision, once as bad as 20-1000 - which gets defined as “profound visual impairment” - is now close to perfect. He sees things on tracks that he never knew were there before.

“I was part of the FDA approval study for it,” Holcomb said. “I couldn’t wear contacts the day of the surgery, so they literally had to walk me around the room. And then they did it, I got up, and just like that, I was 20-20. It’s incredible. I call it an eye-opening experience.” Pun intended, of course.

Holcomb didn’t just suffer from keratoconus, but also was extremely nearsighted. So Boxer Wachler - who has performed similar procedures before live on national television, plus has worked with other athletes, most notably Los Angeles Lakers’ guard Derek Fisher - began the process by having Holcomb undergo what’s called C3-R, something that strengthens the anchors within the cornea and minimizes the bulging effect.

It’s relatively new technology and isn’t offered by many eye doctors yet. Boxer Wachler is considered the pioneer in this sort of work. “We’ve been doing this for five years,” Boxer Wachler said. “It’s not experimental for us. We call it an off-label procedure.”

But because of the costs involved, Holcomb almost decided not to undergo any procedure. Holcomb isn’t a rich man, by any stretch of the imagination. Bobsledders don’t get into their sport for money; it’s rare to find a sled that turns a profit at the end of a season, no matter how many races a team wins in a given year. The technology is costly, the perks are few, and when Holcomb was told how much Visian ICL would cost, he initially balked at going forward.

“It was every amount of prize money I’d ever won,” Holcomb said. “So the U.S. Bobsled Federation stepped up and donated, and the U.S. Olympic Committee stepped up and donated, and now I hope they can collect on it.” That shouldn’t be a problem.

When the World Cup season starts in Germany in a few weeks, Holcomb will be among the favorites once again. He ended last season ranked fourth among drivers in two- and four-man bobsled, and now with his vision no longer a stressful issue, he can’t see any reason why he shouldn’t improve on the track.

“Now that I can see, things are starting to click,” Holcomb said. “I already could feel out there on the track. It’s like putting a face to a name now. My eyes don’t hurt. My head doesn’t hurt. Before, I couldn’t do anything. I couldn’t even play catch before. Someone would throw me something and it’d hit me in the face. Now I can focus on what’s important out there.”

To learn more and watch and education  vision on Keratoconus visit: www.FixesYourKC.com

Collagen Crosslinking has been a bit of  a controversial topic in the world of eyes. In recent years Collagen Crosslinking has shown great results in patients with progressive keratoconus. Studies a bit older proclaimed the same as well hoping to do away with the hazards of Corneal transplantation. And the crosslinking treatment in progressive keratoconus patients is yielding positive results.

Remarkably the increase was 328.9% in patients with progressive keratoconus. The overall studies showed that all the patients tested had their progression stop. The Dresden Clinical study showed that in a 3 and 5 year study 31 patients improved with a slight reversal while others simply stopped progression.

The use of Collagen Crosslinking with photosensitzer Riboflavin and A ultraviolet light provides a less invasive way of treating keratoconus. Researchers feel positive that this will soon become a widely used treatment for Progressive Keratoconus. The Collagen Crosslinking was used on over 100 people at the Dresden Center in Germany two years ago. Confident they have proven their methods to be sound and positive they are working to make it a widely used practice.

Collagen crosslinking only takes a mere 30-45 minutes to perform and can be done in the clinic with little side effects or discomfort. The results increase in their effects over the following months improving sight in the patients. Very seldom do patients need a second dose. However in some extremely progressive keratoconus patients a second dose is needed to achieve optimal effectiveness.

Keratoconus can be a debilitating disease. However if caught early there is  hope. Here is a list of risk factors:

Down Syndrome

Family History

Wearing Hard contacts that don’t properly fit

Seasoned Allergies with eye rubbing history

Direct eye trauma injuries

Over the years researchers, and doctors continue to make breakthroughs in Keratoconus treatment. In the hope that one day we won’t need to worry about it anymore. Continue to strive in your daily life and keep your vision first.

To learn more and watch and education  vision on Keratoconus visit: www.FixesYourKC.com

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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.

For more information on this CK for Keratoconus visit: www.keratoconusinserts.com

Catherine has struggled for many years with the deterioration of her vision. As most Keratoconus patients do she has had a number of different corrective eye wear including Hard contacts which are many times difficult to handle creating irritation to the eyes, pain and discomfort – to having soft contacts that still don’t provide her with adequate vision.

Catherine started wearing the Hard contacts as a teen has suffered still with the problems of vision disturbances. Her Keratoconus had created a haze over things she saw making it difficult to see clear enough to make turns and walk down and up stairways while walking. Sometimes getting help with walking from her teenage children.

Catherine has gone to several ophthalmologists over the years. Receiving the same answer “We don’t know how to improve your vision.” Some requested she get a cornea transplant that even see considered but doctors were hesitant to perform. Recently Catherine did a search on treatments for Keratoconus and found Dr. Boxer Wachler.

She discovered that there were treatments that could help her with her severe nearsightedness and progressive Keratoconus. She immediately had an evaluation. Dr. Boxer Wachler performed 3 Treatments on Catherine’s eyes giving her remarkable results. In just 24 hours she stated:

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“For the first time in my life ever I can see things Clear”

Catherine is walking down the stairs without fear of falling, bending corners, and has the freedom of living a normal life again. Although see still wears glasses Catherine is very grateful for the procedures she received and to Dr. Boxer Wachler who gave her what see always dreamed…vision.

The procedures performed on Catherine where Intacs, C3-R®, and CK. These procedures can stop the progression of Keratoconus and help reverse the damage of Keratoconus on the eyes. Catherine had severe damage to her eyes so she still will need corrective lenses but her vision has improved drastically. The procedure affects each patient differently depending on the severity of the Keratoconus.

Below is a overview of the procedures performed on Catherine Bally:

INTACS: Are a small inserts placed in the eye which helps reduce the very steep cone area in patients with Keratoconus; it can have an added benefit of correcting some of the prescription. Intacs are minimally invasive you don’t feel them. INTACS don’t require maintenance and are relatively easy for the patient.

C3-R®: Is a treatment used to strengthen the fibers of the cornea and to stop the damage of Keratoconus. The procedure takes about 30 minutes to perform and 2-4 months to get full results.

CK: Uses a probe to add high radio frequency to the cornea. This causes the cornea to shrink. Changing its shape and correcting the cornea. It is often used on patients with Keratoconus to fix Astigmatism.

If you want to learn more about these procedures and other treatments available for Keratoconus visit www.keratoconusinserts.com or www.boxerwachler.com

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

For more information on Keratoconus and its treatments visit: www.keratoconusinserts.com

“The problem active women and men over 50 have is that their biological lens is no longer properly function commented Brian S. Boxer Wachler, MD, an expert ophthalmologist in Los Angeles who was voted one of the world’s top vision correction specialists.“That’s the reason you’ve developed the frustrating need for readers/bifocals,” he continued.

It wasn’t always this way.  Think how things were 10 or 20 years ago.  Remember how good life was back than for your eyes? Readers/bifocals are now required to make up for the imperfections that have occurred in your biological lens.

Your biological lens is also the reason your glasses prescription keeps getting stronger and stronger over the years. Aging isn’t fair, that’s for sure.  But you can finally do something about your aging eyes and take control.

Natural Lens Replacement

Turns the Clock Back

It’s empowering and life-changing for people who have Natural Lens Replacement. They genuinely feel young again since their reading vision is so improved. Best of all: they can see without readers and bifocals.

Natural Lens Replacement is the process of adding an internal lens implant to the eye designed to correct near vision (and distance vision too if that is needs to be fixed as well). It can restore your natural vision like you used to have…when you didn’t need those glasses. Natural Lens Replacement is like ‘plastic surgery’ for your reading vision.

Karen Colbert had the procedure with Dr. Boxer Wachler last year. “My vision is unbelievably perfect! I didn’t have to wear glasses for the first time in 20 years. I could read everything, even the tiniest of print of the smallest of little medicine bottles. It’s been an amazing, wonderful change in my life.”

“I traveled over 150 miles from Palm Springs to see Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler. I came to him because of his reputation and because he is ahead of the curve,” said Neil Rouzier, MD who had the procedure with him. “I had seen other ophthalmologists as a courtesy to them since I knew them, but it was only Brian who knew about the new type of lens implants. One day after the procedure I was already seeing 20/20,” Dr. Rouzier also commented, “You’ll never find a doctor as nice and friendly as he is.”

Would You Drive with a Warped Windshield?

If you were driving with a warped windshield, you would fix it. If you have excess fat, you have “lipo”. If you have bags under your eyes, you have a “bleph”. If you want a better chest, you have a “breast aug.” Since people now know there is a solution for their imperfect biological lens, they are having “Natural Lens Replacement.”

Natural Lens Replacement is a bit like Breast Augmentation in that implants are used to correct the biological deficiencies of the body. When you don’t need to pull out your glasses to read, you look younger. PLUS you have a significant life improvement when you are freed from “being chained” to reading glasses or bifocals. It’s like turning the clock back on your eyes. Imagine how your live would be if you had Natural Lens Replacement done 5 years ago?

“It’s the first time I haven’t had glasses on it 50 years!” relayed a very happy Lois Van Atta. “It was painless. Dr. Boxer Wachler is the best. There is no one else who I’d trust my eyes to. I’ve enjoyed every minute of it,” Lois concluded.

It’s Not Too Late

You can still enjoy the freedom in vision for many, many years to come. An added benefit is it will prevent cataracts from developing in the future.

A version of Len Augmentation can be used to cure patients with cataracts, even early cataracts. No more are the days of waiting until the cataracts get so bad that it makes driving and other activities difficult (the way your parents’ generation had to wait).

Because the lens technology is so advanced, people are proactive now and routinely fix early cataracts with Natural Lens Replacement. This will guarantee those cataracts never occur again.

Dr. Boxer Wachler recently performed the procedure on his own father, Stanley Wachler, who remarked, “I can read without my bifocals! I feel like I’m 30 years old again!”

Fixes Your Reading Vision in about 10 Minutes

Natural Lens Replacement is quick and easy. It only takes about 10 minutes or so.  Dr. Boxer Wachler uses numbing drops so there’s no pain.  “You’ll never feel the lens implants in the same way you don’t feel a dental filling for a cavity - it’s there, but you’ll never know it’s there,” according to Dr. Boxer Wachler.

There’s no maintenance needed at all. You can resume 100% of your normal activities afterwards - even swimming, tennis, or sky diving if that’s what you’re in to. You’ll probably find yourself wanting to do more activities afterwards. Best of all, the lens implant will never wear out nor degrade. It will outlast you. So these implants are “built to last” and they do.

Sam Farooqi also had the procedure with Dr. Boxer Wachler. “Right after the procedure, my whole world was illuminated.” “I just went for it. I’m ecstatic and so pleased,” Davida Richardson commented.

Free Report

Please call 310-594-5209 to request a free copy of the “Natural Lens Replacement Report” to learn more about this life-changing opportunity to get your reading vision back and fees for it. The Report is free if you call in the next 1 days, please call now.

About the Natural Lens Replacement Expert

Since studying at Dartmouth, Edinburgh University and UCLA, Dr. Boxer Wachler was recruited by UCLA to be one of the youngest directors in their history where he ran the Laser Refractive Center at Jules Stein. He later moved to Beverly Hills and founded the Boxer Wachler Vision Institute.

He has received the career Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology, founded the non-profit Giving Vision organization dedicated to providing eye care to children, as well as lecturing on vision correction procedures to eye surgeons all over the globe and giving expert advice on all the major news networks.

Do a Google search on his last name Boxer Wachler to learn more about him.

P.S. “How did you get your last name “Boxer Wachler?” is a common question. When he married his wife Selina Boxer 15 years ago, he changed his last name from Wachler to Boxer Wachler also making him one of the only men with a maiden name!

P.P.S. In the next 7 days, please call 310-594-5209 to request a free copy of the “Natural Lens Replacement Report” to learn how to get your reading vision back. For more information on fixing your reading vision and other conditions visit: http://www.boxerwachler.com/lasikspecialist/lasikprocedures/restor.html 

Article Written by:  Annette Phol

Visian ICL is a remarkable transparent contact lens that is placed behind the eyes iris. The transparent ICL can not be seen by you or anyone else and takes only a mere 9 minutes to implant. The Visian ICL was made by Staar Company and is a bio-compatible lens. It is durable and doesn’t break down over time as other products may.

The Visian ICL is used to correct vision in patients with keratoconus, once their vision has been stabilized. The Visian ICL is used after other Keratoconus treatment options are used such as Intacs and C3-R® as a “Part 2” to vision correction. There are some eligibilities of the Visian ICL procedure. Below is a short list to get you started:

Good Candidates should:

Should be at least 21 years of age.

Stabilized Keratoconus Progression for at least 6 months.

Not pregnant

No known allergies to medication for procedure

Have glaucoma

Have Macular degeneration

The Visian ICL gives options to remove them when your prescription needs to be changed without irritation or disturbances in vision. The Visian ICL has been used for over the last 14 years in Europe and has gained popularity in the United States within the past 2 years. It shows great improvement in the eyes of their patients. The Visian ICL gives great options for those suffering with Myopia up to 20 diopters. Depending on the surgical technique used up to 4 diopters of astigmatism can be corrected with the current lens. A new lens should be approved shortly that would allow up to 6-8 diopters of astigmatism corrected.

The Staar Surgical Company is a proven surgical eye correction technology leader and to be a cut above the rest. Providing us with very dependable and advanced technologies for vision correction in the past and present. The Staar Surgical Company provides many advanced technological instruments and has been since 1982.

Over all the advances that the Visian ICL is providing for patients with Myopia is great. Surgeons around the nation are using these techniques to improve the vision of many of their patients. If you are interested in learning more about the Visian ICL procedure for myopia visit us at: www.ICLinformation.com. To learn more about the Visian ICL for Keratoconus patients visit us at: www.keratoconusinserts.com

Keratoconus patients no longer need to despair, find hope: www.keratoconusinserts.com