Category: Keratoconus

When Is a Corneal Transplant Needed? Many patients with keratoconus can successfully manage their condition with treatments such as corneal cross-linking, specialty contact lenses, CTAK, or other vision-correcting procedures. However, there are situations where these treatments are no longer enough. As keratoconus progresses, the cornea can become severely distorted, significantly affecting vision and quality of […]

Not Everyone Needs a Full Corneal Transplant For patients with keratoconus or other irregular corneal conditions, it can sometimes feel like there are only two options: continue relying on specialty contact lenses or eventually undergo a corneal transplant. The reality is often more nuanced. Many patients fall somewhere in the middle. Their corneas are irregular […]

Keratoconus and cataracts can each have a major impact on vision individually. When they occur together, patients often find themselves dealing with a combination of blurry vision, distortion, glare, and reduced visual quality that becomes increasingly difficult to manage. Keratoconus affects the shape of the cornea, while cataracts affect the clarity of the eye’s natural […]

Cross-Linking Is Important, but It’s Not the Whole Story If you’ve been diagnosed with keratoconus, there’s a good chance you’ve heard something like this: “You need cross-linking to stop progression.” And that’s true. Corneal cross-linking is one of the most important advancements in modern keratoconus care. It’s often the first step in protecting your vision […]

A keratoconus diagnosis often comes with a wave of uncertainty. Many patients find themselves asking the same questions. What happens next? Will my vision keep getting worse? Which treatment is the best choice? The truth is, there is no single “best” solution for keratoconus. There is only the right combination of treatments at the right […]

Corneal crosslinking has long been the only treatment for slowing keratoconus, with epi-off crosslinking leading the way for over a decade. Now, as pioneers in the field, we’re thrilled to see the FDA approve Epioxa, the first epithelium-on system of its kind, and to bring patients an important new option in their treatment journey. Epioxa […]

Epioxa is the first FDA-approved incision-free, topical cross-linking therapy for keratoconus.

If you’ve been diagnosed with keratoconus, you’ve probably discovered that regular eyeglasses or standard soft contacts don’t always provide the clear, comfortable vision you need. That’s because keratoconus changes the shape of your cornea (the clear front surface of your eye) causing it to thin and bulge into a cone-like shape. This irregular shape makes […]

For decades, patients with advanced keratoconus faced limited treatment options. Glasses and contact lenses could help in the early stages, but once the condition progressed, many patients were left with only one surgical path: a corneal transplant. While corneal transplantation remains a life-changing procedure for many, it is invasive, carries risks, and requires a lengthy […]

When it comes to keratoconus care, expertise matters. At the Cornea & Laser Eye Institute (CLEI) in Teaneck, New Jersey, patients have the unique opportunity to be treated by not one, but three top doctors, all recognized by the National Keratoconus Foundation (NKCF) for their exceptional contributions to the field. This distinction is exceptionally rare […]