Keratoconus Treatment Options

Keratoconus Treatment Options
by Beverly Hills Optometry

310-659-2020

http://www.bheyeguy.com

People suffering from Keratoconus will usually experience halos, double vision, and sudden changes in their vision at both near and far distances. Keratoconus is a progressive disease with varying stages that need to be managed properly.  

The early stages can be treated with eyeglasses to correct for the reduced visual acuity. As the disease progresses, there are further changes in the surface of the cornea that may require a rigid, or hard, contact lens that are used to protect and strengthen the eye and alter the way that the light will enter the eye. However, some individuals may suffer from discomfort in wearing contact lenses due to the irregularity in the surface of the cornea, so more invasive procedures may be required.

The more common surgical procedures available are 1) Stromal Intacs, 2) Corneal Collagen Cross Linking, 3) Photo-Therapeutic Keratectomy, PTK, or 4) cornea transplants for the most severe cases. Stromal intacs Corneal Implants are an ophthalmic medical device designed to flatten the corneal cone as well as correct myopia and astigmatism associated with keratoconus. Corneal Collagen Cross Linking with Riboflavin (CXL or C3-R) is an in-office eye procedure that strengthens the cornea that's weak secondary to keratoconus. PTK is a procedure that will allow for the smoothing of the cornea surface as a new epithelial layer grows to protects the cornea. In addition, there are full or partial cornea transplant available. The less invasive procedures are the partial transplants and more invasive are the full transplants. As expected, the more invasive corneal transplants require a longer recovery period. Schedule an appointment today for a consultation at Beverly Hills Optometry (http://www.bheyeguy.com) if you are suffering from the symptoms of Keratoconus and want to understand your treatment options. 

LASIK Refractive Correction Candidacy

LASIK Refractive Correction Candidacy

by Beverly Hills Optometry

310-659-2020

http://www.bheyeguy.com

Everyone has that friend that is stylish and up to date with all the latest trends, and their glasses are no exception to their look. There are also those friends that love their contacts and aren’t bothered by the hassle. However, there are also many of us that are envious as we wish we could break our glasses in half and never put in another pair of contacts. If you are near-sighted, far-sighted or have an astigmatism, have you ever thought about LASIK?

Before having LASIK there are a few essential criteria that should be met. This includes being in good health and having a stable prescription for about 2 consecutive years, which usually occurs between 23 and 25 years of age. The advantages for individuals that are candidates for the procedure are limitless. It begins with the ability to leave behind the hassle of glasses or contacts, save money on eyewear and eye care products each year, and the most exciting is the ability to wake up each morning and see clearly.

The most important thing to remember is that not everyone is a good candidate for LASIK, but those who are should take full advantage of this opportunity. For a LASIK consultation, make an appointment at Beverly Hills Optometry (http://www.bheyeguy.com) to learn more and to be evaluated for this procedure.