088 - Modern Keratoconus Treatments with Jen Hodges

Dr. Brian's Health Show

Welcome to The Dr. Brian’s Health Show, a weekly podcast where Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler shares his extensive experience and real patient stories, highlighting the importance of early treatment and specialized care. In this episode, Dr. Brian welcomes Jen Jodges to the show to discuss….

The latest treatments include Holcomb C3-R cross-linking, Intacs, CK procedures, and the Visian ICL lens. Find out in today’s episode!

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Key Takeaways 13:00 – Importance of Early Treatment for Keratoconus

29:57 – Controversy of Epi on vs. Epi Off

38:06 – Biologic Intacs for Advanced Cases

21:46 – What can you do to improve regularity?

44:40 – CK Procedure for Reshaping Cornea

Tweetable Quotes "Keratoconus is like a weakening in the cornea, specifically the collagen fibers. I describe it as a hernia on the eye because it bulges out, causing distortions like double vision, glare, and halos. This can severely impact daily activities like driving at night." (04:23) (Dr.Brian)

"For parents with keratoconus, it's crucial to have your children checked starting around age nine. There's a 15% chance they could develop the condition, and early detection with corneal topography can prevent significant vision loss." (12:00) (Dr.Brian)

"For more advanced keratoconus cases, we use what I call biologic Intacs, or KeraRing segments. These are made of corneal collagen and can be much thicker than traditional Intacs, providing more flattening and better vision improvement." (34:12) (Dr.Brian)

“The Visian ICL is a life-changing procedure for treating high levels of nearsightedness. It involves placing an insertable lens behind the iris and in front of the natural lens, significantly improving vision and often eliminating the need for glasses or contact lenses." (41:07) (Dr.Brian)

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