The reason for this is because I underwent the Mini A.R.K procedure to correct my keratoconus - this was not a popular decision with many and as such I felt no need to distrupt this site. Also I wanted to wait and evaluate my results before suggesting it as a possible alternative treatment.
There will be some members here who will know of the heated debate that this has caused in the past, and it this that has prevented me from posting until now.
It has been over a year now since my initial operation and my results have been very pleasing. For years the procedure has been used solely withen Italy, where it was first developed and subsequently refined. Recent years has seen it expand to Germany and now english speaking countrys.
As with any other operation the results have been various, each patient bringing his own brand of KC to the treatment.
There is still an obstanent opposition from withen the medical establishment to the very mention of its name. But as it is becoming more prevalent some of the myths and misconceptions are being more closely examined (Not just brushed aside).
It is now to be used in conjunction with developing cross-linking technologies and with this hopefully a new era of understanding will evolve.
I have set up a database into which I am collecting Mini A.R.K related data, its purpose is to inform those who are interested. Those whom are purhaps not happy with the standard modalities with which they are presented.
It has already been mis-understood to be a platform for the treatments founder to promote his surgery. This is not the case, I have funded, built and maintained the site completely independantly (In many cases this shows!!
I'm no professional) The information contained withen in it is in some cases dated but this is, as I said, a database. And as such is is intended to be added to as relevant information comes to hand.
This is difficult at times as the doctors that perform the operation have little chance of getting their work published. There has been some publication, but many are still wary of the base principles involved, priciples that are deemed a contridiction to the weakened Keratoconic cornea.
It is also no easy task to get people to post their details, but this is only a very young site and I hope it will grow in time.
I see that Mr. Ken Pullum's Mini A.R.K disclaimer is still present on your homepage. I have read his words and also other things he's said on the net. He gives a very balanced approuch, even though his business is based withen contact lens wear. My only thought is that this may taint members perceptions of ARK and disuade them from seeking out more information. Actually the reverse is true in my case as it was this disclaimer that added to my interest and lead me to Rome, and Mini A.r.k in the first place.
It is offered as an option to be considered, nothing more.
Regards,
Hari Navarro
http://www.miniarkdatabase.com
