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088 - Modern Keratoconus Treatments with Jen Hodges
Tuesday, 13 August, 2024
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! If you’re enjoying the show, we’d love it if you leave the show a Rating & Review at RateThisPodcast.com/NoCap 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) Resources Mentioned Dr. Brian’s Keratoconus website Dr. Brian’s Website Dr. Brian’s TikTok Dr. Brian’s Instagram Please remember, Dr. Brian is a doctor, but he is not your doctor. He is here to provide general information, not medical advice, so you should always check with your doctor before relying on any information. Podcast Production & Marketing provided by FullCast
