Posts Tagged: keratoconus
Keratoconus Explained
Lance Kugler, MD General Eye Questions
Our eyes are precious and taking care of them should be a top priority. It’s hard to recognize early signs of particular eye conditions without the help of a specialist. One eye condition many people are unaware of is... Read moreRecent study shows INTACS corneal rings may decrease progression of Keratoconus
Lance Kugler, MD Practice News
INTACS corneal rings have been used as a treatment for keratoconus for several years. Although experts have always assumed that INTACS prevent the progression of keratoconus, and decrease the chance of requiring a corneal transplantation, we now have scientific proof. Researchers in France recently published an article in the inter national... Read moreDetermining whether LASIK is the right surgery for you
Lance Kugler, MD General Eye Questions, Refractive Surgery
Every year, millions of Americans experience the life changing benefits of LASIK. The excellent success rate of laser vision correction can partly be attributed to the detailed patient screening conducted prior to a LASIK procedure. Though many interested patients are ideal candidates for refractive surgery, there are a few important factors to... Read more