Keratoconus is an eye condition named after the Greek Terms "kerato,"
meaning cornea, and "conus," meaning cone. Keratoconus
causes the cornea to become cone shaped and thinner, disrupting the visual
function. Treatments include Intacs®, C3-R®
and corneal implants. This website is designed to provide background information
about keratoconus and the
various treatments to restore proper corneal shape. Keratoconus
patients may feel alone and they have no treatment options.
Keratoconus Patients Have Excellent Treatment Options
Keratoconus, a condition characterized
by abnormal corneal change in which the cornea gradually becomes thinned and conical,
affects approximately one in 2000 people in the United States.
Soft contact lenses can improve vision in the early stages of keratoconus.
As the condition progresses, rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lenses may be needed.
Until now, if RGP contacts became difficult to wear, a corneal transplantation
was the last resort.
Intacs® is a FDA-approved procedure for patients
with keratoconus. Intacs®
can improve vision and reduce the distortion caused by keratoconus.
Insertion of Intacs® is a minor outpatient procedure performed
within 10 minutes with little if any discomfort. This procedure has proven effective
for thousands of patients.
Read
Dr. Boxer Wachler's revolutionary insights in his latest book "Modern
Management of Keratoconus"
You will receive a free book when you come for consultation
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Charlie had seen several doctors who had no more options for his keratoconus.
Listen to Charlie tell his story that has a very happy ending.
