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Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease where the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye, thins and bulges outward into a cone shape. Keratoconus typically begins in the teens or early twenties and can worsen over time, though progression can slow down in later years.
Symptoms of keratoconus may change as the disease is progressive in nature
• Blurred or distorted vision.
• Increased sensitivity to bright light and glare, which can cause problems with night driving.
• A need for frequent changes in eyeglass prescriptions.
• Sudden worsening or clouding of vision.
Risk Factors can increase the risk of developing keratoconus
• Having a family history of keratoconus.
• Rubbing the eyes vigorously.
• Having certain conditions, such as Retinitis Pigmentosa, Down syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Marfan syndrome, hay fever and asthma.
Treatment we offer
While there isn't a cure, a procedure called Corneal Collagen Cross-linking with Riboflavin (C3R) may help to slow or stop keratoconus from progressing, possibly preventing the need for a future cornea transplant.
This treatment may be offered in addition to the vision correction options.
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