Understanding Keratoconus and Its Treatment
We provide keratoconus treatment supported by expertise in anterior segment care, corneal disease, dry eye, specialty contact lenses, binocular vision, and other complex visual conditions.
Introduction
Keratoconus is a disease of the cornea characterized by thinning of the central tissue, resulting in protrusion similar to a cone, hence the name keratoconus. It usually develops in the teenage years or early 20s, and less frequently in the third or fourth decade of life. Initially, glasses might give sufficient vision, but later, contact lenses will probably be required to substitute a smooth spherical surface for the irregularity of the cone. When contact lenses no longer provide crisp vision, corneal transplantation is required. Full-thickness corneal transplant (penetrating keratoplasty) is the traditional operative method to remove the original cornea and replace it with the donor cornea.