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Here at the Cornea and Laser Eye Institute, we are especially proud of the development and expansion of our CLEI Center for Keratoconus. Here we direct our efforts at managing all aspects of Keratoconus (KC).
Keratoconus, a disease of the cornea, occurs in the overall population at a rate of about one in 2000. The disease results in thinning of the corneal tissues. Consequently, the cornea bulges out of its smooth, clear, dome-like structure, and assumes a more conical and irregular configuration.
Because of this change in shape, the cornea loses its ability to form a clear image in the eye and the patient's vision can decrease drastically.
While in past years it was common practice to transplant corneas with keratoconus, this is no longer the case in many patients. Using highly evolved keratoconus contact lenses and specialized fitting techniques, we have found that fully 90% of KC sufferers can have their vision markedly improved. Other surgical techniques, such as Intacs and CK, are able to restore contact lens tolerance in many patients and can also improve glasses corrected vision in some. Finally, new treatments and innovations, such as corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL), are under continuous investigation.
At the CLEI Center for Keratoconus, we have a staff of highly skilled doctors, as well as world renown corneal surgeons, highly trained ophthalmic technicians, and a resident staff. Our equipment comprises all contemporary technologies for corneal evaluation including a number of computerized corneal topographers (corneal mapping devices) as well as the newest state-of-the-art keratoconus diagnostic and assessment devices (such as the Pentacam corneal mapping unit and the Ocular Response Analyzer, a device which measures aspects of corneal biomechanics). We also have a complete and comprehensive array of keratoconic contact lenses and all newest state-of-the-art developments including the latest scleral contact lens innovations. We maintain close ties with our contact lens laboratories and manufacturers to remain abreast of new advances in cone lens design and to proceed with our own keratoconus lens research.
We also enjoy a productive and ongoing relationship with national KC research groups and we run our own KC support groups and offer lectures for patients with this disease.
Our results have been rather good over the years, and both doctors and patients can take heart and anticipate ever improving visual outcomes.
For more information about keratoconus, visit the National KC Foundation website.
