KeratoconusInserts.com - Intacs<sup>®</sup> treatment for keratoconus; C3-R<sup>®</sup>℠ treatment to strengthen the cornea -- helping you research your options Se Habla Espanol/ clic Aqui!
Call toll-free 888-765-0888
    Brian S. Boxer Wachler, MD 465 N. Roxbury Drive, Suite 902 Beverly Hills, CA 90210 - Phone: 310.594.5210   
      

Additional Keratoconus Treatments
Brian S. Boxer Wachler, MD

 

 

There are various types of contact lenses that may improve vision in patients with keratoconus such as gas-permeable, soft-permeable, and Rose-K lenses.  Unfortunately for many people these lenses can only be tolerated for a few hours a day or people may live in pain with the contact lenses.

 


Corneal Transplantation

A corneal transplant involves the removal of the central portion of the diseased cornea and replacing it with a donor cornea. The donor cornea is held in position with fine sutures or stitches. The healing process that follows can take a year or longer. It is not uncommon to experience large amounts of astigmatism or irregular astigmatism which require correction with RGP contact lenses. Some patients may be a candidate for PRK after 1 year. Cornea transplant surgery is very invasive and carries significant risks such as graft rejection, cataract, infection, and retina detachment.  Fortunately, Dr. Brian's Holcomb C3-R and Intacs can prevent the need for a cornea transplant in the future.  Many patients are elated to find this "peace of mind".

Dr. Brian performs cornea transplants if the patients with keratoconus are too far progressed and if there are no better alternatives.

 

CHART REVIEW AND CONSULTATION FOR

OUT-OF-TOWN PATIENTS

Many out-of-town patients would like Dr. Brian to do a complimentary review of their medical records and make a preliminary determination of candidacy. This is useful before planning a trip to Los Angeles. These are the steps:

 

  • Along with your last 2 or 3 eye exams, please be sure to include a color copy of your corneal mapping. Color corneal mapping is a very important tool, along with your exam history, to determine your candidacy. The last 2 years of your total eye history will be used to make this preliminary determination.

  • Inside the envelope, please be sure to include a cover sheet with your name address, phone number and email address and the words, “Keratoconus Record Review”, so that we may optimize communication with you.

  • Enclose with your letter a copy of your records.

    Mail to:
    Boxer Wachler Vision Institute

           Keratoconus Record Review
           465 N. Roxbury Drive, Suite 902
           Los Angeles, CA 90210

Or you can scan your records and email them to info@boxerwachler.com.

           Dr. Brian will contact you to discuss the review.

 

Keratoconus is the thinning and bulging of the cornea. Treatments include Intacs®, Holcomb C3-R®, cornea collagen crosslinking, and if keratoconus symptoms progress to a serious level, corneal transplantation. Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler is a keratoconus expert in keratoconus causes, evaluation and treatment.

 

 

Copyright© Advanced Vision Education, LLC., 2012

This website is designed to provide general information about vision, vision care and vision correction. It is not intended to provide medical advice. If you suspect that you have a vision problem or a condition that requires attention, consult an eyecare professional for advice on the treatment of your own specific condition and for your own particular needs.

 

 


Receive a FREE Copy of Dr. Brian's New Keratoconus Book!
 

Dr. Brian is a published author and his second Keratoconus book, "HOW WE CONQUERED KERATOCONUS" will be released soon.

Only the first 37 people to request a copy will receive the book for free. Please click the button below to claim your copy:

 
 

Patient Stories Video


Click to View News Videos

Read Articles About Steven’s Comeback




Listen to our latest podcast!
































       

Copyright© Advanced Vision Education, LLC., 2012

Brian S. Boxer Wachler, M.D. - 465 N. Roxbury Drive, Suite 902 - Beverly Hills, CA 90210 - 310.860.1900