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I'm 16 years old and I have this disease. I recently got the sclarel contacts and they feel ok but get very cloudy at times. It's a hard life to live but knowing that there are other people who have this that are around my age make me feel better about myself and more confident about how I can live the rest of my life.
The main concern of Keratoconus in teenagers is the disease getting worse and vision getting worse too. You can learn more about how Holcomb C3-R can non-invasively stabilize your Keratoconus at www.KeratoconusInserts.com
if i could do this all over again and if it was available when i was 16 i would have gotten the cross linking then. DO NOT forgo the cross linking. I am sitting here right now not able to see because i'm between contact prescriptions waiting for a new pair. (so i'm zoomed in 800% haha) in any case even if you have to use correction the rest of your life, you do not want this to get worse. Get the cross linking. save every dime you have until you can, even if you can not get the intacts yet, get the cross linking and then go back and get the intacts later. the sooner the better
I literally have it right now and I'm 15. It's been really hard to deal with because it got worse in only 3 months. My vision has all of the distortions such as halos and starbursts around various forms of light, especially on sunny days, and at night. My vision usually tries to blur and every time I blink or squint, my vision doubles, especially around light. It's been really hard for me to keep steady grades, especially with all of this remote learning and staring at computer screens, it is annoying.
I was so stressed and miserable thinking I have to get a cornea transplant because the contact lenses aren't useful any more. I never heard of this procedure and it looks way more manageable for me. I am only 24 with keratoconus and I can't work or get disability. I will definitely look into getting tactics. Such a touching story.
i have keratoconus and i had it since i was a little kid and they are exaggerating the whole thing it does not lead to blindness it can get worse or better.i drive and i do everything i and have a strong case too it doesnt affect lights and doesnt give you headaches i studying all kinds of cases. She says "i see two i dont know which is the right one" theyre both right its just reality copied twice. and she cant hang out with her friends? thats stretching it... i have a million friends...
My eyesight started failing at age 12 and doctors kept trying to give me glasses, telling my father "she just has to get use to them. I feel every bit of this little girl's pain. From failing in school to not being able to enjoy simple pleasures like seeing the world in full color! I wasn't diagnosed with Keratoconus until age 14 when my vision kept getting worse. I remember putting on my first pair of contacts and screaming to my mom "Momma I can see!!! " The doctor's office staff was so excited and started crying. When I walked outside I could actually for the first time in years see the individual leaves on the trees! Unfortunately, I'm one of the patients whose Doctor never told them about this type of procedure. After my vision got worse, I had my 1st surgery in 2004, another in 2005 and again this past January.
I am a 16 year old from Ireland and i suffer from Keratoconus. I am getting intacs done in 2 days in my right eye. I am also getting a corneal transplant in my left eye in 2 more years. Life has bumps and I gotta stay strong
Dr. Brian has had great success with preventing cornea transplants in thousands of people. If you would like to have your records reviewed to see if you are a candidate, please call the office at 310-860-1900. Thanks.
EMILY CARPENTERx Honestly don't be. It's been about 4 weeks since i got intacs done and my eye is perfect. The worst thing you can do is start researching it. Have the mind set of getting it done and it will be over before you know it. You'll be drugged up so its all good. Best of luck.
I have keratoconus and was diagnosed 8 yrs ago. I am scheduled for a corneal transplant. Intacs would've been great if it wasn't so pricey. I'm nervous about the surgery and I wish a financial miracle would happen for me. I can't drive, I can't work, I CAN'T LIVE! I just want to be able to see my children clearly and live life with them.
I had the corneal transplant done I feel as if it didn’t work but my eye doctor claim it’s because my other eye got worst and now I need surgery done on my other eye the down part is the worst especially when your so independent
@@EarthAngel425 transplants are only an option when there is nothing else left, transplants do not fix your vision at all. you will still need special lenses. Only do a transplant if the special lenses can not fix it. if you have not already tried scleral lenses then you have not excluded all lens options. I have had a transplant and will still have to be using scleral lenses.
i had a cornea transplant due to kerataconus 10 years ago. LASIK 8 years ago and I see 20/20 in that eye. Intacs hadn't been FDA approved yet. Still my Doc in Dallas, Dr. Bowman, is the best. My other eye has mild KC and I'll be getting an intra ocular lens for it in a couple of years. From all I've heard from Intacs are a very good option for KC. I believe that the cost per eye is around 4,500 but some insurances don't cover it.
@sendricardo She had a single Intac segment placed. Dr. Brian invented the technique of placing a single segment and published the landmark paper in the medical literature about this technique. If someone has two segments and results are not good, Dr. Brian can determine which of the two segments is causing a problem and remove one segment to improve vision.
Holcomb C3-R is proprietary and only available with Dr. Brian the inventor at his Institute in Beverly Hills. Many people fly in for an easy 3 day trip from other states and even other countries. For example a woman flew in from Prague, Czech Republic for Dr. Brian to treat her Keratoconus. Please call the office at 310-860-1900 for how you can be helped and more information about the easy 3 day visit here.
For your hope, I'm a Spanish pacient, I'm 23 years old, and i see 20/20 in both eyes without correction, i was surgered when im 15 years with an intacs surgery, 2 years later with the cross linking surgery, and 1 year later with a PRK. Thats all in Vissum Alicante with Dr.Alió. I hope this comment can help you. Regards
+MurphyTheDog For more information about Dr. Brian's proprietary non-invasive crosslinking called Holcomb C3-R (1 day recovery), please visit www.keratoconusinserts.com/c3-r-cxl-crosslinking.html
I literally cried watching This video. I never knew that such humanitarians exist. Dr Brian, Dr Drew y'all great and doing so well. I'm also struggling with my eyesight, the redness/ brow color and blury Vision... As an international student, my budget isn't yet there for me to get treated...it has so much affected my confident, self esteem etc... I hope to meet you one day for my treatment when I'm up there 😊
+IdaBadjie thank you for your sweet words. We hope to see you as well one day when you come to the United States. Please feel free to contact our staff to learn more about treatment options info@boxerwachler.com
Hey dr nice to have someone like u .. I just got DX in Houston. With this disease I'm like so scared to go permanently blind hopefully I can qualify for the cross linkin procedure
Brian Boxer Wachler I have NF1 I vision is not good . I can't see nothing far away not even ten feet away . I see blurry . when I wear my glasses I get more headaches often. the doctor safe that you have to keep on my glasses into my eyes get comfortable and headaches will go away. but that just means more medications for me to drink . that's not good . what you help.
I have the exact same sight problems & I had a corneal transplant 2 months ago & will need another one for my other eye then after a while should have 20 20 vision like I used 2 & this story is so touching cause I was 13 or 14yrs old when Ii got diagnosed & now I'm almost 16 & still got along way 2 go g
Don't despair - there are modern options to help. Learn about options to stop vision from worsening and improve vision www.KeraatoconusInserts.com as well as learn about 3 easy visit to our office for treatment. You can reach the office at 310-860-1900 or info@boxerwachler.com
I am very lucky I am 16 however they found my kertcanous early and only In my left eye so I have very good vision because of my other eye I got surgery crosslinking and now see the same and not gknna get any worse
@@DrBoxerWachler O Wow Im so shocked. U replying to my msg. My phone literally touch my nose without these contacts in my eyes. Yes, I will contact you'll. An discover the options you have. Thank-you
Well... I live in Brazil! Im 30 years old and I have been diagnosed with keratoconus when I was 13. Since then I have tried using the RGP lenses (they are made of hard material and are smaller then the colored part of the eye). These lenses used to give me back 100% of my eye sight, but they were terrible to use! They made my eyes dry and itchy and I could not use for more then 3 hours, so I ended up giving up of using it. The other option at that time was cornea transplant, but I was too afraid of doing it. Now a days I have decided to look for other options and I have found out of this Crosslinking procedure (which does not cure but stops the progression of the kc). I don’t know how much it costs in United States or other countries, but here it was around 12.000,00 Reais (currently would be around 3.000 USD), which is very pricey, but my insurance covered 100% of the procedure. I did it 2 days ago, and on Tuesday i’m going back to the doctor to try the brand new Scleral Lenses (they are similar to the RGP ones, but they are bigger then the colores part of the eye) and people say they are WAY more comfortable then the RGP ones. I know my text is a bit long, but I wanted to give a full story of a person who is pratically blind of the right eye, as my KC is very strong. If you need help in some way, just send me a message and I can give you further details of my procedure.
I noticed my 10 years old daughter struggling to read even a big letters. Took her to doctor he simply prescribes power glass. Within few months she was again struggling to read. Doctor prescribed another set of increased power glass. This went on until she was 12 and when she developed irritation and struggled to see anything with power glass (max possible power) and was getting blind. Worried me a lot, took her back to my home country. First time she was diagnosed as KC patient (both eyes and one eye was affected the most. Doctor initially hesitated to do surgery saying the method was not suitable for kids of her age but he had no option if not done and child would be blind soon. He said operation was required in both eyes but he would try with the first one. Post operation during trial of RPG lens she jumped from the chair saying "daddy i can see you!", Oh god there is so much hair on my hands!'. Doctor wanted to observe this eye for 6-9 months before doing similar operation on another eye, meanwhile another eye progressed and came close to the damage of first eye. Similar operation was carried out. She is now 21 excelled in academics securing university rank and joined a MNC as software engineer. Without RPG her eyesight is nil and she cannot use it prolonged hours in a day. God given life goes on......
I am very lucky. I had PRK treatments and can wear RGP contacts. My situation has been stable for years. The only problem was recurrent corneal erosion years ago in my right eye- which has disappeared ( again lucky, considering I started wearing hard "Soper" contact lenses in 1962 )...
There are different degrees of Keratoconus that affect people in different ways. For people who are suffering from the effects of Keratoconus, Dr. Brian's treatments have been so important to help give them back a normal life. It sounds like your Keratoconus is mild and non-progressive. Consider yourself very lucky.
Please my son has optic nerve atropy since born Nothing help ?? I took him everywhere but nobody can help Iam suffering with him alot His vision only 60 over 6 He is 10 years old very smart sociable person but he cant study from book Iam really sad my heart is burning for him please help Many kids in family has same problems
99% of Keratoconus patients that Dr. Brian treats have thin corneas, but they are not too thin for Intacs. Just last week we had a patient from out of town come for Intacs and Holcomb C3-R and were mistakenly told by their local doctor the cornea was too thin for Intacs, but that was not correct. Intacs were done by Dr. Brian and the patient did great. It would be advised to have a copy of your records sent to Dr. Brian to review. You can call the office for details about that 310-860-1900.
I also have this disease, I have been suffering from it since i was 17, I am now 30. This disease IS genetic despite what the video implies. I know this because my brother and I both have it. I was finally diagnosed in 2003 after getting tired of changing perscriptions on my glasses every year for 6 years. I now wear RGP contacts. My Brother is 37 and his condition progressed much further than my own. He got tested for all the wrong things 'til I told him to go to my eye doctor for testing.
Keratoconus usually starts in one eye first, then goes to the second eye at some point. For information about how Holcomb C3-R can treat your one eye with Keratoconus and prevent it from hitting your second eye, please call the office at 310-860-1900 for more information.
If you daughter was diagnosed you want to seek treatment as soon as possible. Patients treated right away often only need Holcomb C3-R Crosslinking to stop vision from getting worse. We offer payment plans with payments starting around $200/month. Treatment cost starts at $3950. Contact the office to learn more: info@boxerwachler.com or 310-860-1900
I was diagnosed with kerataconus when I was 19 and I’m 24 now and I’m literally going blind. It affects me every day and I fear corneal transplant. I wish I could get cross linking or intacts but insurance doesn’t cover this cost. It’s truly frustrating and costly
How blessed we truly are and...each morning we should thank God and be grateful for our health and for all that we have in our lives!! I could have died so many times and I often remind myself each day to be truly thankful to My Lord and Savior for all the blessings in my life!! Praise The Lord!!
I'm surprised she got that surgery at 13, I found out about my Keratoconus when I was around her age, and all of the people I talked to said that they didn't want to risk doing surgery because it might do long term damage, and would probably lead to more surgeries in the future. I'm 16 now, seeing my doctor in a few months and he's going to decide whether I'm going to have a corneal transplant in my left eye or not.
@sendricardo Not all doctors follow Dr. Brian's recommendations for doing Intacs which in some cases cause suboptimal results. If you would like your chart reviewed by Dr. Brian personally to see if there is room for an adjustment, please call the office and they can explain how to do that.
@Shon9tilR We hear similar frustrations all the time from people with Keratoconus. The good news is treatments such as Holcomb C3-R and Intacs can save people from ever having to worry about a cornea transplant. If you would like more details that are in our Keratoconus Consumer Report, please call the office at 310-860-1900 and they can get the report to you ASAP.
I've had cross linking done on my left eye but I'm not able to see without my glass contact will it ever get better to the point where I won't have to wear a glass contact ??? I've also had a cornea transplant done I'm my right eye and to be honest I'm not able to see. the vision is still the same as what it was ( that is I only can see maybe 3 to 4 feet away ) I'm very sensitive to light I want to know if there's something else that can be done after having a cornea transplant to better my vision .?
+Mayra alex cross linking doesn't really improve vison, it just stabilizes the condition. any updates since the transplant? I might have to get one soon so it'd be nice to know what I'm in for.
Asdapo updates on transplant , transplant was a success its been a year and i still have stitches but doctor does remove them one by one once they become loose I still have to keep up with my medication. Doctor did say its not 100% and cannot guarantee that it will be because I will always run the risk of having the same issue again with the new cornea.
+Mayra alex good to hear it's been a success for the most part :) I appreciate the info. I think all the treatments come with that same 'don't get your hopes up' vibe since there is no absolute cure, but it's great to know it's working for you so far.
Dr. Brian's Holcomb C3-R is not invasive and does not involve scraping off the cornea skin layer called epithelium. As a result Dr. Brian can treat corneas even less then 200 microns without problems. It's very possible Dr. Brian could save you from needing a cornea transplant. Please call the office for further details 310-860-1900.
I have keratoconus and I got the first procedure done to stop it from progressing about 5 years ago but I have yet to receive the intacts. Right now I wear hard contact lenses but I'm definitely getting the intacts.
I'm 27 and I've had Kerataconus since I was about three. I had to start wearing glasses ever since then and once I got older and started driving, reading road signs became a problem for me since I couldn't see them even with my glasses. It was then that I had to start wearing gas-permeable contact lenses. Since then, I mainly wear my contact lenses rather than my glasses because they help with my vision much better than my glasses do. Hope this helps!
I so wish this was available when mine set in, Transplants suck. Brian did crosslinking on my left eye to prevent it from getting worse but i already had the transplant on my other eye long before it was available. Defiantly spend the money and get this before KC gets worse. the other options stink
suffered from migraines since I was 14 not till I was 21 which was like 2 weeks ago did they find I had this horrible disease. I hope to see Dr.brian soon
I have keratoconus and had the cross linking surgery on my right eye. My right eye was really bad. I had the cross linking twice because of scaring on the cornea didn’t heal properly. The surgery was a success because my cornea is stronger and my keratoconus didn’t get worse. I do wear rigid gas permeable contacts in both eyes that help me see. I never went to eye doctors and was very stubborn because I didn’t want to wear glasses. But if I went sooner to see the eye doctor they would have caught the keratoconus and I wouldn’t have needed surgery only soft contacts. It sucks but my eyes can’t get any worse.
Does any insurance cover this? I was diagnosed in 2007, my senior year of high school and my life has been in a constant decline along with my vision. If anyone has any info please respon d to me...THANKS
I too was diagnosed with keratoconus. I've had C3R done but it failed to stop the progression. Now my doctor advised me to adapt to my vision which is nearly 5ft instead of going with corneal transplant. I justwant my eye back to be normal😖😖
hello I am getting Cxl done tomorrow but I didn't know about the intacts surgery so I would want to know if intacts surgery can be done after performing cxl? Reply please
Yes, the best results are when we combine INTACS and Crosslinking the same visit or within 3 months of having Crosslinking. Contact our office to learn more: info@boxerwchler.com or 310-860-1900
I was diagnosed with keratoconus in my left eye when I was pregnant at 28..there are no words to express my frustration with this disease and how many tears I have shed because of this I live in Albuquerque and I feel like there is no hope..😂
Amanda, many people with Keratoconus like yourself come to Los Angeles for the easy, 3-day trip to have it treated. More information at www.KeratoconusInserts.com.
Hello mr boxer I as well was wondering as well how much would intacs and Holcomb c3 would cost Sir? I was told I had this terrible disease when I was 18 and I'm almost 21 this year! Also was wondering if there were donations or something that can help getting the surgery, anything helps I really need it and going to do anything to make sure I get the surgery I need. I just know it's not going to be easy...... found out about your amazing work today! Sir
Been amazed at the testiminials I have watched on this sight-changing procedure. My son was diagnosed with Keratoconus one year ago. All the doctors we have seen in Kenya have recommended urgent Corneal transplant. Where, other than in the US can we get the treatment offered by Dr Brian Boxer?
Unfortunately you have not received accurate information from your doctor, which is sadly common with Keratoconus patients. You do NOT need to wait until it gets worse to do something about it. You can have your Keratoconus stabilized now (preventing future vision loss) with Dr. Brian's proprietary, non-invasive Holcomb C3-R procedure for example which is featured in this video. Please call the office for more information at 310-860-1900.
The gas lens (aka hybrid or synergize) doesnt do much for me. I can only wear them for a couple hours a day, then I have to take them out. I been back and forth to the eye doc for 2 years wearing these lens and he cannot do nothing more to them. He told me I could go back to the hard lens and piggy back with them but that was even worst then these lens. I am now looking into getting intacts so the contacts will be more comfortable to wear. If thats an option for me. I am 24.
You will lasek if you dont have keratoconus and if you want to improve your vision. Lasek can be very economic compared to Keratoconus procedures. I am talking about 5k-20k dollar difference.
+Hazel Greene Hazel, please know there are modern treatments that Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler invented. You can learn more at www.KeratoconusInserts.com or call Dr. Brian's staff at 310-860-1900.
Which is better for keratoconus: intacs or C3R or both combined? What's your fees for C3R? I'm from India; my ophthalmologist has found out on the day before yesteday that I have keratoconus in my left eye since I used to rub my eyes hardly as I have allergic conjunctivitis; I am 16 years old; and financially I can't afford to travel to the U·S. Could the Indians doctors be trusted in performing C3R and intacs? What is the recovery period for C3R? Is there any pain in C3R? Are there any side-effects for C3R? Could I opt for Homeopathy to be on the safer side? Does homeopathy work for C3R?
I use RGP lenses and it's amazing as far as brightness goes polarized oakley sunglasses work great for me. I would love to have the operation though that would be great.
I am so glad for this girl!!! My experience has been scary, I was working as a sub teacher and assiting a student at his desk. I noticed he was lookign up at me and stopped me.He asked what was wrong, my eye was shaped different and h began to demonstrate.. Wow..scary so anyway I made it to docter office and was told ithat whe n he saw me he knew i had kc and that i woudl need a transplant this is so refreshing to see that i have more options.any suggesitons..on an insurance to cover ?
I have this disease and these guys are lowkey dramatic. I got diagnosed with it when I was 13 and now I’m nearly 20. I had cross-linking done when I was 14 but my eyes were too far gone. I can’t see more than 2 feet in front of my face, I get up to 3 migraines a day and I have really bad double vision. People are born blind and go blind from trauma so I’m pretty lucky I can at least see. Good luck to anyone who has it though bc it sucks!
We have the longest track record of cornea crosslinking in the world outside of Germany. The office phone is 310-860-1900 and here is our Holcomb C3-R information www.keratoconusinserts.com/c3-r-cxl-crosslinking.html
I was diagnosed with Keratoconus about 5 years ago and last year I woke up with a cloudy vision in my left eye with a white spot the middle of my eye now it been a year later my eye vision got worse to the point its blurry and I can't see out of my left eye to point that I am blind in my left eye and it is so hard for me to go outside specially when it's sunny day those are my worst days because the Sun irritates both my eyes and next week I have eye surgery for my left eye I'm getting corneal cross linking cxl hopefully that will work but c3-r my insurance won't cover that I would of prefer having c3-r procedure
Yes, Holcomb C3R has a 99.3% success rate of stopping vision from getting worse with 1 treatment. This one-day recovery is pain-free and is the most important procedure when you have Keratoconus. Payroll Ending 12/10/19
Sir do you recommend icl for keratoconus patient With 415 corena thinnest? As keratoconus cornea shape is not normal and its progressive, i have heard after icl the vision go to worse or sometimes we can get headache or migraine ?i want to come America bravely hills for keratoconus treatment how can I contact you from pakistan to share my keratoconus problem.do you have any email where i can share my details of topography and discuss for my treatments...
Guys this disease is very common in people hard contact lenses fix the problem just don't rub your eyes,do eyes exercise every other week reduce the time you watch tv or play in your computer and if you work behind a computer and your eyes doctors prescribe you hard contact lenses use them with a anti blue ray glasses while at work 👍🏼 don't be afraid stay strong I have the same disease
+KevinVelez Most importantly is to undergo Holcomb C3R Cornea Crosslinking to stabilize the condition and then follow all of the recommendations you have given. Without Holcomb C3-R Cornea Crosslinking vision will condition to worsen even if you don't rub eyes, do exercises and reduce time on computer/tv. Keratooconus is a progressive condition. Due to the cornea changes often this creates a sensation that causes the need to rub eyes. Also as the cornea changes contact lenses have to be frequently re-fit and may also create the sensation or need to rub eyes. You can learn more by calling the staff 310-860-1900 or email: info@boxerwachelr.com
I cant get health insurance or disability because of my Keratoconus, but my life is still falling apart. Is there any assistance programs that help to fund this procedure? Thank you.
I hate seeing people with problems and Dr. Drew is an amazing peson we have. I wish that he can help everyone in the world with a problem. I feel GREAT seeing people being cured! I think Dr. Drew should be world wide awesome doctor! Everytime I see people being cured... I just cry of happiness!~
3 days in Los Angeles to treat and stop vision from getting worse - learn about treatments www.KeratoconusInserts.com or contact the staff at 310-860-1900 info@boxerwachler.com
I have this disease , was using RGP for five years without any problem, now it started slipping frequently. I have emailed you my queries hope you will reply
Diagnosed for 3 years. been wearing rgp's for 1 1/2 yrs. I am due for collagen cross linking on my right eye. they told me left eye is far too progressed to perform crosslinking. clinic said it requires corneal transplant. left eye 330microns epithelium. advice?
im 50 years old and have been dealing with Keratoconus for atleast 10 years. I had severe coning in my left eye and I had a partial corneal transplant but after the surgery my cornea is still coned and my sight has gotten much worse. Im scared that Im going to loose my eyesight and not be able to work or drive or live my life. Is there a specialist in the Midsouth (Tennessee) that can help me?
>> the NHS hosp told me i would slow down my kc with rgp. I was foolish to believe them. Now they are saying only a ct is possible. I hope to visit Dr Wachler for Holcomb C3R n come back to prove the NHS wrong.
Unfortunately I have keratoconus in both eyes but my right has completely lost its vision. I left it to long and I now have been told I'm to have a Cornea Transplant in my right eye.
TheCdcINCHD There is help for you. Please contact Dr. Brian's office at info@boxerwachler.com or call 310-860-1900 and his staff can provide you with Keratoconus information regarding how you can be helped.
The cost of treatment varies depending on the treatments needed. You can also send a copy of your most recent eye exam for evaluation and recommendation about possible treatment. Please contact the staff to find out about ways patients have obtained financial assistance. 310-860-1900 or info@boxerwachler.com
I could fully remember struggling with my keratoconus during my BSc program and my heavy glasses couldn't even help me. Now I want to go for a master's degree but keratoconus has gotten worse. Does anybody knows where I can seek for financial aid?
Sometimes a local Lions Club can assist. Many patients do fundraising on GoFund Me. Miracle Flights can sometimes help cover flights to our office for treatment. Contact the staff to learn more info@boxerwachler.com or 310-860-1900
Hi, I don't have Keratoconus. But both of my eyes are -6 and its getting worse. What type of medication or surgery i need, to achieve decent eye sight. Please help!!!
I am getting C3R done in my right eye on 26th sep, 2016.My corneal thickness is 400 microns (min)the doctors have advised that this is a borderline case for intacs and hence they won't proceed.What's your opinion on to this
Lake Mora Yes Mora It was all fine It is half an hour surgery and the outer most epithilial tissues heal up in a week The vision is nearly the same , however I saw fluctuations but I would term them as adaption.Overall , I have been wearing RGps since last 13 years and I am fine with them. I also started wearing RGP lens on the operated eye after 3 weeks I would say that thesurgery is a simple one and is not painful as some report it to be
Lake Mora also if you are planning c3r , please share the topographic sheet details and pentacam stats I may suggest you the best cure for u PS : I am not an ophthalmologist but certainly I have followed this problem since decade and ab aware about the details of the problem I believe this is not a genetic disease but is a case of weaking of the cornea due to nutritional deficiencies followed by excessive eye rubbing Medical science will eventually one day find a cure for this , probably in a decade
+Sumeet Sharma thanks.. for the info, since i don't have insurance, how much is the cost for c3r. and I'm planning first use rigid lenses cause no cash to do c3r..
Lake Mora Ohh 🤔 Well I had this performed at AIIMS Delhi India Since this is a goverment hospital , the government of India provides subsidy to all the patients here My cost came out to be 8634 -Riboflavin drops Additional cost of around 500 for medicines etc Overall it is around 9100 INR or around 136 USD I also am aware that India is pretty cheap and the private clinics might take 3-4 times the above cost Still , I am unaware about this in ypur country BTW , which country do you belong to ?
I have this disease and I'm getting the cross linking done cause they said that that's the best they can do since they don't do intacs anymore and they said that I will need sclera lenses to better my vision because this procedure doesn't do that. It just stops it from progressing. Is there any other type of contact I could wear because I don't want hard contact lenses like the rgp which I had and we're not good for me. They were very painful.
CIndy please call our staff at 310-860-1900 and they can answer your questions about different types of contact lenses. The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly.
Cindy you can go for Rose K lense which is much better than RGP.I'm using RGP last 5-6years . i have ordered rose k lens I'm going to get it day after tomorrow.
its the worst eyes disease ... I did cross linking operation - then i did ICL for both eyes.. its succeed just in left eye.. right eye vision is still so bad with halo effect around the light...really I dont know wt i do !! .. I heard about pinhole and yellow tinted glasses that may help with kertacouns... i ll try anything to get the best :(
If you would like Dr. Brian to see if he can help your left eye, please call the office at 310-860-1900 and the staff can explain how you can have a copy of your records sent to Dr. Brian to review. Our office phone is 310-860-1900. Thank you.
no I didnt try intacs. some doctors said if i did intacs .. I ll need to do cornea replacement after some years.. i think i ll go to try some lenses ..
I was 20/20 when I was 15 after 17 I developed keratoconus. In 2010 I was operated with intacs. Vision improved but I still see blurry. Not crisp and clear or high definition like normal vision. I am highly surprised that the cross linking or even ICL didnt help your left eye. RGP lenses is what I need but honestly I do not wish to waste my money on that.
I hv done CXL procedure but i am still using glasses..still hv blurred vision without glasses.is this because my KC was far advanced or what?after the procedure i could not see for good 6 days..i cud see only when i had my glasses on my eyes
Crosslinking is only designed to stop vision from getting worse - it does not improve vision or change the need for glasses or contacts. There are other procedures that can be combined with Crosslinking to help reduce the prescription, but a majority of patients have a very high prescription and even with other treatments they will still likely need contacts or glasses.
I have crosslinking done to my right eye which is my better eye... I still can not see well with glasses with neither of my eyes. My doctor refuse to put intact... I don't understand why?
Jayne Almeida You should visit Dr. Brian's Intacs page www.keratoconusinserts.com/intacs.htm to learn how they can help you. Perhaps your doctor doesn't know how to use them. Dr. Brian pioneered Intacs for Keratoconus and has the longest experience with it of any doctor in the world. You can also send your records for Dr. Brian to evaluate and see if you are a candidate for Intacs. Please call his very knowledgeable staff at 310-860-1900. Thank you.
I'm 27 yo and was diagnose on my left eye Keratoconus. It affects my work. Painful that i can't afford on collagen cross linking. Does Holcomb C3-R available to other countries and how much it cost?
Holcomb C3-R stabilizes the cornea. There can be some slight flattening of the cornea as crosslinks build. Often we can combine Holcomb C3-R with Intacs. Intacs helps to flatten the cornea and improve the quality of vision. You can learn more about these options by contacting the staff: info@boxerwachler.com or 310-860-1900 Also you are welcome to send a copy of your most recent eye exam and color conrea maps (topography) for assessment. We can provide a preliminary idea of recommended treatments. Treatments can be performed over a 3 day visit to our office.
You can schedule a free 15 minute Q & A session with us to answer all your Keratoconus questions about your condition and how you can be helped❤️ Visit KeratoconusInserts.com to schedule or email info@boxerwachler.com
Cool.
I'm 16 years old and I have this disease. I recently got the sclarel contacts and they feel ok but get very cloudy at times. It's a hard life to live but knowing that there are other people who have this that are around my age make me feel better about myself and more confident about how I can live the rest of my life.
The main concern of Keratoconus in teenagers is the disease getting worse and vision getting worse too. You can learn more about how Holcomb C3-R can non-invasively stabilize your Keratoconus at www.KeratoconusInserts.com
if i could do this all over again and if it was available when i was 16 i would have gotten the cross linking then. DO NOT forgo the cross linking. I am sitting here right now not able to see because i'm between contact prescriptions waiting for a new pair. (so i'm zoomed in 800% haha) in any case even if you have to use correction the rest of your life, you do not want this to get worse. Get the cross linking. save every dime you have until you can, even if you can not get the intacts yet, get the cross linking and then go back and get the intacts later. the sooner the better
ADayWithRae I felt the same way but we are not alone.. we are in this together 😇
I literally have it right now and I'm 15. It's been really hard to deal with because it got worse in only 3 months. My vision has all of the distortions such as halos and starbursts around various forms of light, especially on sunny days, and at night. My vision usually tries to blur and every time I blink or squint, my vision doubles, especially around light. It's been really hard for me to keep steady grades, especially with all of this remote learning and staring at computer screens, it is annoying.
Dont worry ive got it also
I was so stressed and miserable thinking I have to get a cornea transplant because the contact lenses aren't useful any more. I never heard of this procedure and it looks way more manageable for me. I am only 24 with keratoconus and I can't work or get disability. I will definitely look into getting tactics. Such a touching story.
What a courageous and beautiful girl,So happy for her, she get her treatment and can see well. And god bless The doctor and Dr Drew.
i have keratoconus and i had it since i was a little kid and they are exaggerating the whole thing it does not lead to blindness it can get worse or better.i drive and i do everything i and have a strong case too it doesnt affect lights and doesnt give you headaches i studying all kinds of cases. She says "i see two i dont know which is the right one" theyre both right its just reality copied twice. and she cant hang out with her friends? thats stretching it... i have a million friends...
This week I set me appointment to go see doctor boxer Wachler in march, I'm so happy and can't wait to be there.
Hi we look forward to seeing you!
My eyesight started failing at age 12 and doctors kept trying to give me glasses, telling my father "she just has to get use to them. I feel every bit of this little girl's pain. From failing in school to not being able to enjoy simple pleasures like seeing the world in full color! I wasn't diagnosed with Keratoconus until age 14 when my vision kept getting worse. I remember putting on my first pair of contacts and screaming to my mom "Momma I can see!!! " The doctor's office staff was so excited and started crying. When I walked outside I could actually for the first time in years see the individual leaves on the trees! Unfortunately, I'm one of the patients whose Doctor never told them about this type of procedure. After my vision got worse, I had my 1st surgery in 2004, another in 2005 and again this past January.
Im so happy to see this dear child be able to see having this eye disease is terrible for all of us that suffer it
I am a 16 year old from Ireland and i suffer from Keratoconus. I am getting intacs done in 2 days in my right eye. I am also getting a corneal transplant in my left eye in 2 more years. Life has bumps and I gotta stay strong
Dr. Brian has had great success with preventing cornea transplants in thousands of people. If you would like to have your records reviewed to see if you are a candidate, please call the office at 310-860-1900. Thanks.
Brian Boxer Wachler im 14 and have keratoconus and im getting cross linking done in a month and im terrified
EMILY CARPENTERx Honestly don't be. It's been about 4 weeks since i got intacs done and my eye is perfect. The worst thing you can do is start researching it. Have the mind set of getting it done and it will be over before you know it. You'll be drugged up so its all good. Best of luck.
thankyou so much :) you helped me alot
+RyboXBL how are you? you dont even wear glasses?
I have keratoconus and was diagnosed 8 yrs ago. I am scheduled for a corneal transplant. Intacs would've been great if it wasn't so pricey. I'm nervous about the surgery and I wish a financial miracle would happen for me. I can't drive, I can't work, I CAN'T LIVE! I just want to be able to see my children clearly and live life with them.
We have saved thousands of people from cornea transplants. Please learn how at www.KeratoconusInserts.com. It's not too late.
I had the corneal transplant done I feel as if it didn’t work but my eye doctor claim it’s because my other eye got worst and now I need surgery done on my other eye the down part is the worst especially when your so independent
I got the corneal transplant and it didn't work
@@EarthAngel425 transplants are only an option when there is nothing else left, transplants do not fix your vision at all. you will still need special lenses. Only do a transplant if the special lenses can not fix it. if you have not already tried scleral lenses then you have not excluded all lens options. I have had a transplant and will still have to be using scleral lenses.
i had a cornea transplant due to kerataconus 10 years ago. LASIK 8 years ago and I see 20/20 in that eye. Intacs hadn't been FDA approved yet. Still my Doc in Dallas, Dr. Bowman, is the best. My other eye has mild KC and I'll be getting an intra ocular lens for it in a couple of years. From all I've heard from Intacs are a very good option for KC. I believe that the cost per eye is around 4,500 but some insurances don't cover it.
such a touchin story. i wish i could have that done . i've been diagnosed for 6
years now.
@sendricardo She had a single Intac segment placed. Dr. Brian invented the technique of placing a single segment and published the landmark paper in the medical literature about this technique. If someone has two segments and results are not good, Dr. Brian can determine which of the two segments is causing a problem and remove one segment to improve vision.
Holcomb C3-R is proprietary and only available with Dr. Brian the inventor at his Institute in Beverly Hills. Many people fly in for an easy 3 day trip from other states and even other countries. For example a woman flew in from Prague, Czech Republic for Dr. Brian to treat her Keratoconus. Please call the office at 310-860-1900 for how you can be helped and more information about the easy 3 day visit here.
For your hope, I'm a Spanish pacient, I'm 23 years old, and i see 20/20 in both eyes without correction, i was surgered when im 15 years with an intacs surgery, 2 years later with the cross linking surgery, and 1 year later with a PRK.
Thats all in Vissum Alicante with Dr.Alió.
I hope this comment can help you.
Regards
Hola! como es tu vision de noche? puedes manejar?
I have a similar story to her, I was diagnosed with keratoconus 3 years ago, I'm now 13 years old and I'm getting cross linking done pretty soon.
+MurphyTheDog For more information about Dr. Brian's proprietary non-invasive crosslinking called Holcomb C3-R (1 day recovery), please visit www.keratoconusinserts.com/c3-r-cxl-crosslinking.html
I literally cried watching This video. I never knew that such humanitarians exist. Dr Brian, Dr Drew y'all great and doing so well. I'm also struggling with my eyesight, the redness/ brow color and blury Vision... As an international student, my budget isn't yet there for me to get treated...it has so much affected my confident, self esteem etc... I hope to meet you one day for my treatment when I'm up there 😊
+IdaBadjie thank you for your sweet words. We hope to see you as well one day when you come to the United States. Please feel free to contact our staff to learn more about treatment options info@boxerwachler.com
Hey dr nice to have someone like u .. I just got DX in Houston. With this disease I'm like so scared to go permanently blind hopefully I can qualify for the cross linkin procedure
You can learn more about crosslinking and advanced Holcomb C3-R which is non-invasive with 1 day recovery at www.KeratoconusInserts.com
Brian Boxer Wachler I have NF1 I vision is not good . I can't see nothing far away not even ten feet away . I see blurry . when I wear my glasses I get more headaches often. the doctor safe that you have to keep on my glasses into my eyes get comfortable and headaches will go away. but that just means more medications for me to drink . that's not good . what you help.
God bless the young lady. I had the disease since 1996. It sucks. All 4 of my living kids have it real bad to.
I have the exact same sight problems & I had a corneal transplant 2 months ago & will need another one for my other eye then after a while should have 20 20 vision like I used 2 & this story is so touching cause I was 13 or 14yrs old when Ii got diagnosed & now I'm almost 16 & still got along way 2 go g
Yes, I been dealing with this disease all my life since 12yrs old, and I'm 27now. Still wearing these hard a.. Contacts. Life is hell
Don't despair - there are modern options to help. Learn about options to stop vision from worsening and improve vision www.KeraatoconusInserts.com as well as learn about 3 easy visit to our office for treatment. You can reach the office at 310-860-1900 or info@boxerwachler.com
I am very lucky I am 16 however they found my kertcanous early and only
In my left eye so I have very good vision because of my other eye I got surgery crosslinking and now see the same and not gknna get any worse
@@DrBoxerWachler O Wow Im so shocked. U replying to my msg. My phone literally touch my nose without these contacts in my eyes. Yes, I will contact you'll. An discover the options you have. Thank-you
Well... I live in Brazil! Im 30 years old and I have been diagnosed with keratoconus when I was 13. Since then I have tried using the RGP lenses (they are made of hard material and are smaller then the colored part of the eye). These lenses used to give me back 100% of my eye sight, but they were terrible to use! They made my eyes dry and itchy and I could not use for more then 3 hours, so I ended up giving up of using it. The other option at that time was cornea transplant, but I was too afraid of doing it. Now a days I have decided to look for other options and I have found out of this Crosslinking procedure (which does not cure but stops the progression of the kc). I don’t know how much it costs in United States or other countries, but here it was around 12.000,00 Reais (currently would be around 3.000 USD), which is very pricey, but my insurance covered 100% of the procedure. I did it 2 days ago, and on Tuesday i’m going back to the doctor to try the brand new Scleral Lenses (they are similar to the RGP ones, but they are bigger then the colores part of the eye) and people say they are WAY more comfortable then the RGP ones. I know my text is a bit long, but I wanted to give a full story of a person who is pratically blind of the right eye, as my KC is very strong. If you need help in some way, just send me a message and I can give you further details of my procedure.
I noticed my 10 years old daughter struggling to read even a big letters. Took her to doctor he simply prescribes power glass. Within few months she was again struggling to read. Doctor prescribed another set of increased power glass. This went on until she was 12 and when she developed irritation and struggled to see anything with power glass (max possible power) and was getting blind. Worried me a lot, took her back to my home country. First time she was diagnosed as KC patient (both eyes and one eye was affected the most. Doctor initially hesitated to do surgery saying the method was not suitable for kids of her age but he had no option if not done and child would be blind soon. He said operation was required in both eyes but he would try with the first one. Post operation during trial of RPG lens she jumped from the chair saying "daddy i can see you!", Oh god there is so much hair on my hands!'. Doctor wanted to observe this eye for 6-9 months before doing similar operation on another eye, meanwhile another eye progressed and came close to the damage of first eye. Similar operation was carried out. She is now 21 excelled in academics securing university rank and joined a MNC as software engineer. Without RPG her eyesight is nil and she cannot use it prolonged hours in a day. God given life goes on......
I have that exact same stuffed animal. His name is Homer and I've had him since I was 5. He always brings me comfort. Congratualations Brianna!!! :0D
I am very lucky. I had PRK treatments and can wear RGP contacts. My situation has been stable for years. The only problem was recurrent corneal erosion years ago in my right eye- which has disappeared ( again lucky, considering I started wearing hard "Soper" contact lenses in 1962 )...
There are different degrees of Keratoconus that affect people in different ways. For people who are suffering from the effects of Keratoconus, Dr. Brian's treatments have been so important to help give them back a normal life. It sounds like your Keratoconus is mild and non-progressive. Consider yourself very lucky.
Please my son has optic nerve atropy since born
Nothing help ??
I took him everywhere but nobody can help
Iam suffering with him alot
His vision only 60 over 6
He is 10 years old very smart sociable person but he cant study from book
Iam really sad my heart is burning for him please help
Many kids in family has same problems
99% of Keratoconus patients that Dr. Brian treats have thin corneas, but they are not too thin for Intacs. Just last week we had a patient from out of town come for Intacs and Holcomb C3-R and were mistakenly told by their local doctor the cornea was too thin for Intacs, but that was not correct. Intacs were done by Dr. Brian and the patient did great. It would be advised to have a copy of your records sent to Dr. Brian to review. You can call the office for details about that 310-860-1900.
I also have this disease, I have been suffering from it since i was 17, I am now 30. This disease IS genetic despite what the video implies. I know this because my brother and I both have it. I was finally diagnosed in 2003 after getting tired of changing perscriptions on my glasses every year for 6 years. I now wear RGP contacts. My Brother is 37 and his condition progressed much further than my own. He got tested for all the wrong things 'til I told him to go to my eye doctor for testing.
Keratoconus usually starts in one eye first, then goes to the second eye at some point. For information about how Holcomb C3-R can treat your one eye with Keratoconus and prevent it from hitting your second eye, please call the office at 310-860-1900 for more information.
Does anyone know the average cost of this procedure. My daughter was just diagnosed with this
If you daughter was diagnosed you want to seek treatment as soon as possible. Patients treated right away often only need Holcomb C3-R Crosslinking to stop vision from getting worse. We offer payment plans with payments starting around $200/month. Treatment cost starts at $3950. Contact the office to learn more: info@boxerwachler.com or 310-860-1900
I missed this.. thanks so much for uploading.
I was diagnosed with kerataconus when I was 19 and I’m 24 now and I’m literally going blind. It affects me every day and I fear corneal transplant. I wish I could get cross linking or intacts but insurance doesn’t cover this cost. It’s truly frustrating and costly
You can learn about affordable options to have these treatments; email the friendly staff info@boxerwachler.com or call 310-860-1900
What ever you do go to him first please transplant hurt my optic nerve and lost some vision :/
How blessed we truly are and...each morning we should thank God and be grateful for our health and for all that we have in our lives!! I could have died so many times and I often remind myself each day to be truly thankful to My Lord and Savior for all the blessings in my life!! Praise The Lord!!
I'm surprised she got that surgery at 13, I found out about my Keratoconus when I was around her age, and all of the people I talked to said that they didn't want to risk doing surgery because it might do long term damage, and would probably lead to more surgeries in the future. I'm 16 now, seeing my doctor in a few months and he's going to decide whether I'm going to have a corneal transplant in my left eye or not.
I know what she's going through I have the same thing
Learn more about you can be helped at www.KeratoconusInserts.com
@sendricardo Not all doctors follow Dr. Brian's recommendations for doing Intacs which in some cases cause suboptimal results. If you would like your chart reviewed by Dr. Brian personally to see if there is room for an adjustment, please call the office and they can explain how to do that.
@Shon9tilR We hear similar frustrations all the time from people with Keratoconus. The good news is treatments such as Holcomb C3-R and Intacs can save people from ever having to worry about a cornea transplant. If you would like more details that are in our Keratoconus Consumer Report, please call the office at 310-860-1900 and they can get the report to you ASAP.
I'm 14 years old and I have keratoconus. I'm getting a Kornea transplant soon or I might get contacts that keep me from getting blind
You can't go blind with Keratoconus, but is sure as hell feel like we are.
I've had cross linking done on my left eye but I'm not able to see without my glass contact will it ever get better to the point where I won't have to wear a glass contact ??? I've also had a cornea transplant done I'm my right eye and to be honest I'm not able to see. the vision is still the same as what it was ( that is I only can see maybe 3 to 4 feet away ) I'm very sensitive to light I want to know if there's something else that can be done after having a cornea transplant to better my vision .?
+Mayra alex cross linking doesn't really improve vison, it just stabilizes the condition. any updates since the transplant? I might have to get one soon so it'd be nice to know what I'm in for.
Asdapo updates on transplant , transplant was a success its been a year and i still have stitches but doctor does remove them one by one once they become loose I still have to keep up with my medication. Doctor did say its not 100% and cannot guarantee that it will be because I will always run the risk of having the same issue again with the new cornea.
+Mayra alex good to hear it's been a success for the most part :) I appreciate the info. I think all the treatments come with that same 'don't get your hopes up' vibe since there is no absolute cure, but it's great to know it's working for you so far.
Dr. Brian's Holcomb C3-R is not invasive and does not involve scraping off the cornea skin layer called epithelium. As a result Dr. Brian can treat corneas even less then 200 microns without problems. It's very possible Dr. Brian could save you from needing a cornea transplant. Please call the office for further details 310-860-1900.
What insurance covers it ? I was diagnosed recently
I have keratoconus and I got the first procedure done to stop it from progressing about 5 years ago but I have yet to receive the intacts. Right now I wear hard contact lenses but I'm definitely getting the intacts.
My daughter suspect had karatoconus but she is only 5yrs old. Is that possible happened at this young age. What is the best treatment for this age .
I'm 27 and I've had Kerataconus since I was about three. I had to start wearing glasses ever since then and once I got older and started driving, reading road signs became a problem for me since I couldn't see them even with my glasses. It was then that I had to start wearing gas-permeable contact lenses. Since then, I mainly wear my contact lenses rather than my glasses because they help with my vision much better than my glasses do. Hope this helps!
I so wish this was available when mine set in, Transplants suck. Brian did crosslinking on my left eye to prevent it from getting worse but i already had the transplant on my other eye long before it was available.
Defiantly spend the money and get this before KC gets worse. the other options stink
suffered from migraines since I was 14 not till I was 21 which was like 2 weeks ago did they find I had this horrible disease. I hope to see Dr.brian soon
I have keratoconus and had the cross linking surgery on my right eye. My right eye was really bad. I had the cross linking twice because of scaring on the cornea didn’t heal properly. The surgery was a success because my cornea is stronger and my keratoconus didn’t get worse. I do wear rigid gas permeable contacts in both eyes that help me see. I never went to eye doctors and was very stubborn because I didn’t want to wear glasses. But if I went sooner to see the eye doctor they would have caught the keratoconus and I wouldn’t have needed surgery only soft contacts. It sucks but my eyes can’t get any worse.
thank you for sharing your story
Does any insurance cover this? I was diagnosed in 2007, my senior year of high school and my life has been in a constant decline along with my vision. If anyone has any info please respon d to me...THANKS
dr. drew is one of my most favorite people in the whole world
I too was diagnosed with keratoconus. I've had C3R done but it failed to stop the progression. Now my doctor advised me to adapt to my vision which is nearly 5ft instead of going with corneal transplant. I justwant my eye back to be normal😖😖
Its makes you think how lucky we are that we have the NHS. Without it, I don't know what I would have done.
hello I am getting Cxl done tomorrow but I didn't know about the intacts surgery so I would want to know if intacts surgery can be done after performing cxl?
Reply please
Yes, the best results are when we combine INTACS and Crosslinking the same visit or within 3 months of having Crosslinking. Contact our office to learn more: info@boxerwchler.com or 310-860-1900
@@DrBoxerWachler thank you so much I would love to contact your hospital I live very far from there so I would better have a talk with my own doctor.
I was diagnosed with keratoconus in my left eye when I was pregnant at 28..there are no words to express my frustration with this disease and how many tears I have shed because of this I live in Albuquerque and I feel like there is no hope..😂
Amanda, many people with Keratoconus like yourself come to Los Angeles for the easy, 3-day trip to have it treated. More information at www.KeratoconusInserts.com.
Brian Boxer can you tell me the cost please..maybe I can afford it around tax time it's affecting my driving and my life
Hello mr boxer I as well was wondering as well how much would intacs and Holcomb c3 would cost Sir? I was told I had this terrible disease when I was 18 and I'm almost 21 this year! Also was wondering if there were donations or something that can help getting the surgery, anything helps I really need it and going to do anything to make sure I get the surgery I need. I just know it's not going to be easy...... found out about your amazing work today! Sir
Been amazed at the testiminials I have watched on this sight-changing procedure. My son was diagnosed with Keratoconus one year ago. All the doctors we have seen in Kenya have recommended urgent Corneal transplant. Where, other than in the US can we get the treatment offered by Dr Brian Boxer?
Judy Gikaru Dr. Brian can help treat your son's Keratoconus. More information is at www.KeratoconusInserts.com.
Unfortunately you have not received accurate information from your doctor, which is sadly common with Keratoconus patients. You do NOT need to wait until it gets worse to do something about it. You can have your Keratoconus stabilized now (preventing future vision loss) with Dr. Brian's proprietary, non-invasive Holcomb C3-R procedure for example which is featured in this video. Please call the office for more information at 310-860-1900.
The gas lens (aka hybrid or synergize) doesnt do much for me. I can only wear them for a couple hours a day, then I have to take them out. I been back and forth to the eye doc for 2 years wearing these lens and he cannot do nothing more to them. He told me I could go back to the hard lens and piggy back with them but that was even worst then these lens. I am now looking into getting intacts so the contacts will be more comfortable to wear. If thats an option for me. I am 24.
You will lasek if you dont have keratoconus and if you want to improve your vision. Lasek can be very economic compared to Keratoconus procedures. I am talking about 5k-20k dollar difference.
It depends on the stage and measurements.
Please address these questions to your treating doctor there.
God bless him🖤🙏🏼
I have this disease :(
+Hazel Greene Hazel, please know there are modern treatments that Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler invented. You can learn more at www.KeratoconusInserts.com or call Dr. Brian's staff at 310-860-1900.
Same :/
Same here...
Which is better for keratoconus: intacs or C3R or both combined?
What's your fees for C3R?
I'm from India; my ophthalmologist has found out on the day before yesteday that I have keratoconus in my left eye since I used to rub my eyes hardly as I have allergic conjunctivitis; I am 16 years old; and financially I can't afford to travel to the U·S. Could the Indians doctors be trusted in performing C3R and intacs? What is the recovery period for C3R? Is there any pain in C3R?
Are there any side-effects for C3R?
Could I opt for Homeopathy to be on the safer side? Does homeopathy work for C3R?
How is her vision now?
I use RGP lenses and it's amazing as far as brightness goes polarized oakley sunglasses work great for me. I would love to have the operation though that would be great.
I am so glad for this girl!!! My experience has been scary, I was working as a sub teacher and assiting a student at his desk. I noticed he was lookign up at me and stopped me.He asked what was wrong, my eye was shaped different and h began to demonstrate.. Wow..scary so anyway I made it to docter office and was told ithat whe n he saw me he knew i had kc and that i woudl need a transplant this is so refreshing to see that i have more options.any suggesitons..on an insurance to cover ?
I have this disease and these guys are lowkey dramatic. I got diagnosed with it when I was 13 and now I’m nearly 20. I had cross-linking done when I was 14 but my eyes were too far gone. I can’t see more than 2 feet in front of my face, I get up to 3 migraines a day and I have really bad double vision. People are born blind and go blind from trauma so I’m pretty lucky I can at least see. Good luck to anyone who has it though bc it sucks!
I NEED To find A Doctor that can perform Cornea Cross Linking. That is my only hope before a cornea transplant. Can you assist?
We have the longest track record of cornea crosslinking in the world outside of Germany. The office phone is 310-860-1900 and here is our Holcomb C3-R information www.keratoconusinserts.com/c3-r-cxl-crosslinking.html
Come to Delhi aiims
I was diagnosed with Keratoconus about 5 years ago and last year I woke up with a cloudy vision in my left eye with a white spot the middle of my eye now it been a year later my eye vision got worse to the point its blurry and I can't see out of my left eye to point that I am blind in my left eye and it is so hard for me to go outside specially when it's sunny day those are my worst days because the Sun irritates both my eyes and next week I have eye surgery for my left eye I'm getting corneal cross linking cxl hopefully that will work but c3-r my insurance won't cover that I would of prefer having c3-r procedure
Is c3r procedure the best treatment for kerataconus!!
Yes, Holcomb C3R has a 99.3% success rate of stopping vision from getting worse with 1 treatment. This one-day recovery is pain-free and is the most important procedure when you have Keratoconus. Payroll Ending 12/10/19
Sir do you recommend icl for keratoconus patient With 415 corena thinnest? As keratoconus cornea shape is not normal and its progressive, i have heard after icl the vision go to worse or sometimes we can get headache or migraine ?i want to come America bravely hills for keratoconus treatment how can I contact you from pakistan to share my keratoconus problem.do you have any email where i can share my details of topography and discuss for my treatments...
my insurance covered it. i love doctor Boxer Wachler. the best of the best my son so far after almost 2 years has improved . thank you doctor.
@emilaaaybby Thank you for your nice comment!
I did the surgery 2 years ago and nothing changed I’m not able to c not even with glasses
Please email Dr. Brian's office. He can help. info@boxerwachler.com
Guys this disease is very common in people hard contact lenses fix the problem just don't rub your eyes,do eyes exercise every other week reduce the time you watch tv or play in your computer and if you work behind a computer and your eyes doctors prescribe you hard contact lenses use them with a anti blue ray glasses while at work 👍🏼 don't be afraid stay strong I have the same disease
+KevinVelez Most importantly is to undergo Holcomb C3R Cornea Crosslinking to stabilize the condition and then follow all of the recommendations you have given. Without Holcomb C3-R Cornea Crosslinking vision will condition to worsen even if you don't rub eyes, do exercises and reduce time on computer/tv. Keratooconus is a progressive condition. Due to the cornea changes often this creates a sensation that causes the need to rub eyes. Also as the cornea changes contact lenses have to be frequently re-fit and may also create the sensation or need to rub eyes. You can learn more by calling the staff 310-860-1900 or email: info@boxerwachelr.com
I cant get health insurance or disability because of my Keratoconus, but my life is still falling apart. Is there any assistance programs that help to fund this procedure? Thank you.
+Heather Holman Please contact Dr. Brian's office for that information at 310-860-1900 or email info@boxerwachler.com. Thank you.
I hate seeing people with problems and Dr. Drew is an amazing peson we have. I wish that he can help everyone in the world with a problem. I feel GREAT seeing people being cured! I think Dr. Drew should be world wide awesome doctor! Everytime I see people being cured... I just cry of happiness!~
i'm facing all the same issues, please help me doctor please
How much does this treatment cost?
Ya I m also suffering with it I have no idea what should I do
3 days in Los Angeles to treat and stop vision from getting worse - learn about treatments www.KeratoconusInserts.com or contact the staff at 310-860-1900 info@boxerwachler.com
Can you do anything for Occult Macular Dystrophy, Doctor?
That's what happened 2 me. Lucally we found it when I was 3. I got that operation and now at age 11 I see fine without glasses
What a great story -- "holy CRAP" lol gotta love it!
I have this disease , was using RGP for five years without any problem, now it started slipping frequently. I have emailed you my queries hope you will reply
Please be sure you use this email for our office staff: info@boxerwachler.com. Office phone is 310-860-1900. website is www.KeratoconusInserts.com
i have keratoconus...il be eventually getting a corneal transplant..but for now i just need glasses
Diagnosed for 3 years. been wearing rgp's for 1 1/2 yrs.
I am due for collagen cross linking on my right eye. they told me left eye is far too progressed to perform crosslinking. clinic said it requires corneal transplant. left eye 330microns epithelium. advice?
im 50 years old and have been dealing with Keratoconus for atleast 10 years. I had severe coning in my left eye and I had a partial corneal transplant but after the surgery my cornea is still coned and my sight has gotten much worse. Im scared that Im going to loose my eyesight and not be able to work or drive or live my life. Is there a specialist in the Midsouth (Tennessee) that can help me?
>> the NHS hosp told me i would slow down my kc with rgp. I was foolish to believe them. Now they are saying only a ct is possible. I hope to visit Dr Wachler for Holcomb C3R n come back to prove the NHS wrong.
I have the same disease I just cried with them
You can learn how you can be helped at www.KeratoconusInserts.com
I asked my doctor about the intacts and he told me that my cornea is to thin for that procedure. Is this true?
Unfortunately I have keratoconus in both eyes but my right has completely lost its vision. I left it to long and I now have been told I'm to have a Cornea Transplant in my right eye.
TheCdcINCHD There is help for you. Please contact Dr. Brian's office at info@boxerwachler.com or call 310-860-1900 and his staff can provide you with Keratoconus information regarding how you can be helped.
How much is the total cost of holcomb's c3r with intacs for one eye
The cost of treatment varies depending on the treatments needed. You can also send a copy of your most recent eye exam for evaluation and recommendation about possible treatment. Please contact the staff to find out about ways patients have obtained financial assistance. 310-860-1900 or info@boxerwachler.com
I could fully remember struggling with my keratoconus during my BSc program and my heavy glasses couldn't even help me. Now I want to go for a master's degree but keratoconus has gotten worse. Does anybody knows where I can seek for financial aid?
Sometimes a local Lions Club can assist. Many patients do fundraising on GoFund Me. Miracle Flights can sometimes help cover flights to our office for treatment. Contact the staff to learn more info@boxerwachler.com or 310-860-1900
Hi, I don't have Keratoconus. But both of my eyes are -6 and its getting worse. What type of medication or surgery i need, to achieve decent eye sight.
Please help!!!
I am getting C3R done in my right eye on 26th sep, 2016.My corneal thickness is 400 microns (min)the doctors have advised that this is a borderline case for intacs and hence they won't proceed.What's your opinion on to this
did you get done your right eye. and how was it? how is c3r .
Lake Mora Yes Mora
It was all fine
It is half an hour surgery and the outer most epithilial tissues heal up in a week
The vision is nearly the same , however I saw fluctuations but I would term them as adaption.Overall , I have been wearing RGps since last 13 years and I am fine with them.
I also started wearing RGP lens on the operated eye after 3 weeks
I would say that thesurgery is a simple one and is not painful as some report it to be
Lake Mora also if you are planning c3r , please share the topographic sheet details and pentacam stats
I may suggest you the best cure for u
PS : I am not an ophthalmologist but certainly I have followed this problem since decade and ab aware about the details of the problem
I believe this is not a genetic disease but is a case of weaking of the cornea due to nutritional deficiencies followed by excessive eye rubbing
Medical science will eventually one day find a cure for this , probably in a decade
+Sumeet Sharma thanks.. for the info, since i don't have insurance, how much is the cost for c3r. and I'm planning first use rigid lenses cause no cash to do c3r..
Lake Mora Ohh 🤔
Well I had this performed at AIIMS Delhi India
Since this is a goverment hospital , the government of India provides subsidy to all the patients here
My cost came out to be
8634 -Riboflavin drops
Additional cost of around 500 for medicines etc
Overall it is around 9100 INR or around 136 USD
I also am aware that India is pretty cheap and the private clinics might take 3-4 times the above cost
Still , I am unaware about this in ypur country
BTW , which country do you belong to ?
I have this disease and I'm getting the cross linking done cause they said that that's the best they can do since they don't do intacs anymore and they said that I will need sclera lenses to better my vision because this procedure doesn't do that. It just stops it from progressing. Is there any other type of contact I could wear because I don't want hard contact lenses like the rgp which I had and we're not good for me. They were very painful.
CIndy please call our staff at 310-860-1900 and they can answer your questions about different types of contact lenses. The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly.
Cindy
you can go for Rose K lense which is much better than RGP.I'm using RGP last 5-6years . i have ordered rose k lens I'm going to get it day after tomorrow.
this is a beautiful story (:
its the worst eyes disease ... I did cross linking operation - then i did ICL for both eyes.. its succeed just in left eye.. right eye vision is still so bad with halo effect around the light...really I dont know wt i do !! .. I heard about pinhole and yellow tinted glasses that may help with kertacouns... i ll try anything to get the best :(
If you would like Dr. Brian to see if he can help your left eye, please call the office at 310-860-1900 and the staff can explain how you can have a copy of your records sent to Dr. Brian to review. Our office phone is 310-860-1900. Thank you.
Have you tried intacs on your left eye?
Im like you. Keratoconus is a curse not a disease!
no I didnt try intacs. some doctors said if i did intacs .. I ll need to do cornea replacement after some years.. i think i ll go to try some lenses ..
I was 20/20 when I was 15 after 17 I developed keratoconus. In 2010 I was operated with intacs. Vision improved but I still see blurry. Not crisp and clear or high definition like normal vision. I am highly surprised that the cross linking or even ICL didnt help your left eye. RGP lenses is what I need but honestly I do not wish to waste my money on that.
varegood
I hv done CXL procedure but i am still using glasses..still hv blurred vision without glasses.is this because my KC was far advanced or what?after the procedure i could not see for good 6 days..i cud see only when i had my glasses on my eyes
Crosslinking is only designed to stop vision from getting worse - it does not improve vision or change the need for glasses or contacts. There are other procedures that can be combined with Crosslinking to help reduce the prescription, but a majority of patients have a very high prescription and even with other treatments they will still likely need contacts or glasses.
I have crosslinking done to my right eye which is my better eye... I still can not see well with glasses with neither of my eyes. My doctor refuse to put intact... I don't understand why?
Jayne Almeida You should visit Dr. Brian's Intacs page www.keratoconusinserts.com/intacs.htm to learn how they can help you. Perhaps your doctor doesn't know how to use them. Dr. Brian pioneered Intacs for Keratoconus and has the longest experience with it of any doctor in the world. You can also send your records for Dr. Brian to evaluate and see if you are a candidate for Intacs. Please call his very knowledgeable staff at 310-860-1900. Thank you.
Brian Boxer Wachler
I'm cxl not rezalt 15 yer
Moral of the story regular eye exams with your Optometrist who know these things more than your general practitioner.
I'm 27 yo and was diagnose on my left eye Keratoconus. It affects my work. Painful that i can't afford on collagen cross linking. Does Holcomb C3-R available to other countries and how much it cost?
Will the holcomb c3-r work on thin corneas with scar tissue? Will it improve or only stabilize?
Holcomb C3-R stabilizes the cornea. There can be some slight flattening of the cornea as crosslinks build. Often we can combine Holcomb C3-R with Intacs. Intacs helps to flatten the cornea and improve the quality of vision. You can learn more about these options by contacting the staff: info@boxerwachler.com or 310-860-1900 Also you are welcome to send a copy of your most recent eye exam and color conrea maps (topography) for assessment. We can provide a preliminary idea of recommended treatments. Treatments can be performed over a 3 day visit to our office.
when I went to the dr they didn't even know what I have I'm terrified..I've had it for 8 yrs they said it usually happens to teens.