Too good to be true?

[AdrianS]

Can anyone tell me if you think this is legit and safe? I was googling tonight (another attempt to find a cure to my red veins in my eyes...) Laser treatment to get rid of red veins??? I thought that was impossible.

Here is the site (you'll have to scroll down)
http://www.drnase.com/recent_headlines.htm

Here is the text:
The latest microlasers used by Laser Eye Corrective Specialists (Ophthalmology Laser Specialists) hold the ability to reverse and put ocular rosacea into remission. The new microlasers by Lumenis can easily and safely treat both upper and lower eyelid vessels, inflammation and swelling. This also has a positive effect on meibomian gland health. They can also selectively destroy the red dilated vessels on the surface of your eye via pinpoint accuracy. You only need to treat each vessel once in the center and it will photocoagulate and be removed by the body.



This is extremely new, so you may have to do quite a bit of searching to find the right Laser Eye Specialist. At the date of this publication, Lumenis is considered the leader in microlasers used to treat eye and eyelid disorders. Below is there best machine for ocular rosacea sufferers.

Photocoagulators cauterize blood vessels with heat generated by the laser beam. The laser creates tiny, controlled burns that destroy blood vessels. The Lumenis line of eye photocoagulators and delivery devices are designed to give ophthalmologists the breadth and depth they need to treat several types of conditions including:

Telangiectasia on eye surface and eyelids

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
Proliferative diabetic retinopathy
Retinopathy of prematurity
Retinal tears and detachments
Retinal vein occlusion
Endophotocoagulation



How it Works

Photocoagulators are especially well suited for delicate eye and eyelid work. Photocoagulation can dry up leaking vessels, as in the case of proliferative diabetic retinopathy, or destroy diseased retinal tissue. Photocoagulation can also be used for age-related macular degeneration.

[chatham]

Hi,

Philipp from Germany references a patent that uses IPL to destroy superficial ocular vessels. Unfortunately I just emailed Dr. B. Wachler and was told that the laser company did not pursue this option because they felt it was not safe. Obviously there is a market for this type of therapy. It is a question of getting the laser and pharma companies to realize that.

http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2007/0191821.html

[AdrianS]

That stinks! So the Doctor that you emailed, was that the patent holder? I didn't see his name on the link. I wonder if they did any testing and if they had adverse effects.

[Meebo]

That stinks! So the Doctor that you emailed, was that the patent holder? I didn't see his name on the link. I wonder if they did any testing and if they had adverse effects.

Photocoagulation, from what I hear, is an extremely dangerous procedure and can lead to melting of the cornea.

However, there is a doctor Toyos that is performing IPL laser treatment on the facial area which he documents dramatic improvements in symptoms.

Remember, the first thing to do is to treat the symptoms; if you have MGD that is due to rosacea/ocular rosacea, figure out how to control the rosacea and the MGD.

In regard to the cosmetic component, Anti-VEGF therapy may be a closer manifestation of something that is "too good to be true" when speaking about the removal of veins and redness.

[sazy123]

Hi,

Philipp from Germany references a patent that uses IPL to destroy superficial ocular vessels. Unfortunately I just emailed Dr. B. Wachler and was told that the laser company did not pursue this option because they felt it was not safe. Obviously there is a market for this type of therapy. It is a question of getting the laser and pharma companies to realize that.

http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2007/0191821.html

Oh Damm!

I was going to email him about this! im sure theres something that could be done to make it safe. They do laser eye surgery in the cornea for cosmetic reasons for heavens sake, but they wont do ipl to the eyelid for dibilitating ocular rosacea (dry eye).. makes me mad!

I dont think ipl to the face would work for me considering i dont have bad facial rosacea. So not sure treatment to the face would have much effect on the eyelids, im this:

quote from dr nase above-

The second form is related to dysfunction of the oil glands under the eyelashes that help protect the ocular surface. Ironically, in many cases, the meibomian gland dysfunction is caused by the vascular inflammation

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Do you have the email for him? i found this one? marie@boxerwachler.com, but guess this is the secretary.

[sazy123]

I ahve emailed him asking some questions so will see what he says.

[clioos]

sore eyelids

Sazy123, Your condition sounds exactly like mine. My upper eyelids burn almost all of the time. It's debilitating. Lots of triggers, but I can't sort them out. Do you get really tired like you need to sleep a lot? Mine just wear me out. I know I have ocular rosacea, but like yours, it doesn't show on my face. I feel like I'm being held captive by this disorder. Ice packs help when it's at its worst. The doc has me on an ointment called Blephamide which I place in both eyes at night. It helps (a little!!!!), but not enough.

I'd like to know if you feel it evenly in both eyes or is one eye worse than the other? Do you have difficulty in certain lighting (flourescent lights)?

Hope this isn't too long for you. Anyway if you can't reply back, at least know that I'm hopeful you will resolve it because you seem really determined. Thanks and Best Wishes in the New Year!!!!