Month: July 2012

Tough Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Keratoconus

July 20, 2012

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Keratoconus

eye exams , Keratoconus , Keratoconus advice , Keratoconus Inserts , Keratoconus Options , Keratoconus Risk Factors , Keratoconus symptoms

There are many questions that run through our heads before we go to the doctors. It is no different when we go to the eye care professional about our Keratoconus. Being prepared for the doctor is very important. Many of us gather our medications, write lists of symptoms, and even write up a list of what want to talk about. And for those of us who have been to the doctor more frequently, we write a summary of our medical history so we don’t have to repeat ourselves again. But is all that really what we need?

Typically we walk away with additional questions on our minds, ones we forgot to ask, ones that we couldn’t get in, and even ones that came up during our visit. So why do we go in with questions and still come out with even more questions? How do we ask the tough questions?

Understanding the Tough Questions:

Many times the tough questions are simply the questions we are not sure whether to ask. We often don’t want to look “Dumb” or “Stupid” by asking them. But the truth is no question you have is “Dumb” or “Stupid” and the only way you will know the answer is to ask the question.

This is why it is so important to have a comfortable feeling in the doctors office. Making sure you are being treated with respect and courtesy from the moment you step in is imperative to how you will respond during your visit.

Below Are a Few Questions we are often afraid to ask our doctors about Keratoconus:

Can Keratoconus Affect a person’s Balance?

Do most people have the condition in both eyes?

How do I know if my Keratoconus is getting worse?

Do people with Keratoconus feel more tired?

Is it normal for KC to have pain when I blink?

How frequent is the pain?

Will I have eye pain with Keratoconus?

What are the symptoms of Keratoconus?

What stage is my Keratoconus in?

While these are just a few questions you might have after getting a diagnosis of Keratoconus, you can understand that no question is too small when you are dealing with your own eyes. Remembering to ask all that is on your mind while in the doctors office is important. You shouldn’t feel that you can not ask “Any” question. Be sure to do your research and find a eye care professional you are comfortable with. This will help you in communication with your eye care provider.

For more information on Keratoconus visit: www.nkcf.org

For more information about keratoconus visit the American Keratoconus Association

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Exploring Exercise and Keratoconus

July 6, 2012

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Keratoconus

Exercise , Keratoconus , Keratoconus advice , Keratoconus Inserts , Keratoconus Risk Factors , Keratoconus symptoms , Keratoconus treatments

There are many reasons we have to exercise including weight loss, physical therapy, even just staying healthy. But according to the American Optometric Association another reason to exercise is Keratoconus. Many doctors believe that exercising and training the eyes can slow the process of Keratoconus and strengthen the eyes.

Below are a few exercises you can do to help your eyes:

Focusing your eyes:

Swaying is an exercise that helps you regain control over the muscles of your eyes. In Keratoconus we struggle with symptoms like double vision, and loss of eye control. Swaying teaches you how to control where your eyes go, and strengthens your muscles around your eyes.

Swaying-

-Keep your feet shoulder width apart

-choose an object in the distance

-Sway from side to side focusing on the object as you pass by

Strengthening Your Eyes:

Recently the American Optometric Association said that Racket and Team sports help your strengthen your eyes by improving your overall visual acuity. Team sports and Racket sports work on

Eye Tracking

Visual Memory

Reaction Time

Depth Perception

Peripheral Vision Skills

Overall exercise has many uses. Improving some of your vision and delaying the process of Keratoconus can be done with a few simple exercises over the course of time. Improving your vision and strengthening your eyes can also improve your vision for your ladder years by improving visual memory, depth perception, and peripheral vision skills.

So the next time your in the eye doctors office be sure to ask them what you can do to improve your quality of vision at home or in the field. And the next time you think about your exercise routine find a way to add your eye exercises in and improve your vision quality for now and in your near future.

For more information on Keratoconus and exercise visit: www.aoa.org

For more information about keratoconus visit the American Keratoconus Association

Advancing Technology With SynergEyes Contact Lenses

July 1, 2012

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Keratoconus

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Understanding the ClearKone ®

For many with vision problems finding the right contact lens with less irritation and a clearer view can be challenging. For those who have been using Contact lenses for years understand this dilemma. However there is a vision correction treatment that works, and can assist you with a clearer more precise view as well as increased comfort. Too good to be true?

Many others thought so as well but SynergEyes understands your concerns and after trying the new FDA approved vision correction contact lenses you will not only see the difference your eyes will feel the difference too.

In 2001 SynergEyes developed several hybrid lenses to assist with vision correction including contact lenses that assist with the treatment of Keratoconus. In 2006 SynergEyes ® KC was FDA Approved as a treatment for Keratoconus.

SynergEyes ® KC fit those with:

Oval Cones

Highly Advanced Central Cones

De-centered Cones

Globus Keratoconus & Pellucid Marginal Degeneration

For those of us who are looking for an improvement in clarity, or a crisper picture SynergEye Hybrid Contact Lenses can reach to the occasion. If you are simply looking for a more comfortable way to treat your vision correction SynergEye Hybrid Contact Lenses are for you. And if you just want less fuss in your morning, avoiding the maintenance of two separate kinds of contact lenses (Soft lens and RGP’s) then SynergEye Hybrid Contact Lenses can do just that. SynergEye Contact Lenses are available in USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, and United Kingdom spanning over 5,000 + retailers. Find one in your location today.

Learn more about Keratoconus & Contact Lenses visit: http://www.synergeyes.com/?s=keratoconus

For more information about keratoconus visit the American Keratoconus Association