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Keratoconus is a progressive eye condition that affects the shape of the cornea, causing it to become thin and bulge outward in a cone-like shape. This can result in blurry or distorted vision, sensitivity to light, and difficulty seeing at night. The exact cause of keratoconus is unknown, but it is believed to involve a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Individuals facing this condition may experience symptoms such as frequent changes in their prescription glasses or contact lenses, increased sensitivity to glare, and difficulty driving at night. If you suspect you may have eye disorder keratoconus, it is important to consult with an eye care professional, such as those at the Centre For Sight, for a proper diagnosis.
To diagnose keratoconus, eye care professionals at the Centre For Sight performs a comprehensive eye examination. This may include a visual acuity test to assess your ability to see at various distances, a slit-lamp examination to evaluate the shape of your cornea, and a corneal topography to create a detailed map of the surface of your cornea. Common symptoms of keratoconus include blurred or distorted vision, increased sensitivity to light, and difficulty wearing contact lenses. These symptoms can vary in severity and may progress over time. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is important to seek medical attention for a proper diagnosis and initiate keratoconus disease treatment promptly.
There are several traditional keratoconus disease treatment options for managing it. These include:
The choice of your keratoconus therapy depends on the severity and individual needs. It is important to discuss these options with eye care professional at Centre For Sight to determine the best course of action. Additionally, in recent years, there have been advancements in the field of keratoconous treatment. Some emerging keratoconous disease treatment techniques include:
These emerging treatment techniques show promising results in managing eye disorder keratoconus. However, they may not be suitable for everyone and should be discussed with an eye care professional at Centre For Sight.
In addition to medical Keratoconous treatments, there are lifestyle tips that can help individuals with keratoconus manage their condition. These include:
By incorporating these lifestyle tips into your daily routine, you can help manage the symptoms of keratoconus and improve your overall eye health
Centre For Sight is the foremost choice for comprehensive care in the realm of keratoconus disorders, offering specialized expertise and advanced treatments, including keratoconus therapy and corneal cross linking. Here’s why Centre For Sight should be your preferred destination for all your keratoconus needs:
When it comes to your eye health, choosing Centre For Sight means opting for unparalleled expertise, cutting-edge technology, and patient-centric care, including keratoconus surgery and corneal cross-linking. Your vision deserves nothing less than the best, and we are here to ensure it remains at its optimum best. Make the wise choice and entrust us with your keratoconus care journey.
The first-line treatment for keratoconus often involves the use of specialty contact lenses, such as rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses or scleral lenses, to correct vision and improve comfort. Crosslinking must be done in progressive cases.
Keratoconus can be managed and its progression slowed, but it cannot be fully corrected.
Corneal transplant once is done, lasts lifelong if the body accepts the graft. However, in cases of graft rejection or failure, repeat surgeries may be required.
Yes. Keratoconus Treatment are successful. Certain medicines are prescribed to aid in the acceptance and survival of the graft.
The consulting ophthalmologist would determine whether you need a corneal transplant or not.
Yes, it is. It is a painful condition and needs urgent attention before it gets infected and forms a corneal ulcer.
Usually, corneal abrasion heals without any permanent damage, provided it is not infected.
There are various keratoconus treatment options available, depending on the severity of keratoconus. Starting from glasses and contact lenses, they go on to include C3R, INTACS or ring segments, DALK, combination therapy with ICL and PK for advanced cases.
Corneal transplantation is a surgery that includes the replacement of the defective cornea with a healthy cornea received by the eye donation. Eye donation in Delhi is simple as many institutions help you do this act of charity and kindness. Centre for Sight is also one of the places for eye donation in Delhi.
It is a sight-threatening condition that warrants timely treatment as it is known to progress with time.
Yes. Keratoconus patients can wear glasses to gain optimal vision.
Yes. Some instances of keratoconus may have a visual disability.
Keratoconus is a fairly common disease seen amongst the young population ageing below 30 years. It is relatively common in patients having allergies and who may be rubbing their eyes.
Contact lenses for keratoconus are designed to enhance the level of vision when you use them. If lenses are well adjusted and treated, they do not worsen the condition. Although unsuitable or dirty lenses can cause infection in the cornea.
The course of the keratoconus treatment can vary from patient to patient. With some patients, it can remain stable for years or indefinitely, while with some, it can progress rapidly or experience occasional exacerbations over a long and otherwise steady course. Most commonly, keratoconus progresses for a period of 10 to 20 years before it stabilizes usually by the third to fourth decade of life.
The main cause of keratoconus is believed to be a combination of genetic predisposition and environmental factors, such as eye rubbing and allergies.
The best treatment for keratoconus depends on the severity of the condition. Options include specialty contact lenses, corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL), intracorneal ring segments (ICRS/INTACS), or corneal transplant surgery.
The eye bank arranges for donor corneal tissue. Patients may have to wait for the availability for a healthy donor cornea of the appropriate age and good quality for some time.
Corneal transplant does not cure glaucoma.
Corneal traumas in the form of abrasions occur. These abrasions may get infected and cause ulcers if not treated in time. You will feel pain, watering and associated redness. It is best not to self-medicate. Please contact your nearest eye specialist immediately.
Depending on the size of the abrasion, it may take 24-72 hours to heal.
Advanced keratoconus may reduce the vision to an extent where daily routine activities may become difficult.
No. It cannot be reversed. However, its progression can be halted.
Most patients undergoing Crosslinking (C3R or CXL) will usually develop stable keratoconus which should not progress in the normal course of events
Keratoconus cannot go away on its own. However, in the patients above 35-40 years of age, it may stabilize on its own
Yes, it does.
Laser surgery doesn’t correct keratoconus. Crosslinking (C3R or CXL) halts keratoconus progression. However, we can perform a limited PRK along with C3R to improve vision to the best extent possible as well as stabilize the disease process
Every child should undergo a comprehensive vision test around 3-4 years of age to ensure that both eyes are healthy, well-coordinated, and have a good vision. If there is a family history of keratoconus, then the parents should ensure that the child undergoes a specific eye exam around 8-9 years of age.
In any surgery, there is always a small risk involved. Likewise, in keratoconus corneal transplantation also, the complications are rare. The most common complication associated with it includes rejection of the corneal graft. Infection, glaucoma and astigmatism are some of the other complications involved with keratoconus corneal transplantation.
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