Category: Keratoconus

What is Keratoconus? Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease. With keratoconus, the cornea thins and begins to bulge. Over time, the natural shape of the cornea becomes more and more distorted, causing vision-related symptoms such as halos and glare, flares, smears, streaking, multiple images, overlapping images, and starbursts.  How Does Keratoconus Impact Daily Life? As […]

Keratoconus is a surprisingly common disease that results in an irregular cornea shape. While a normal cornea has an evenly rounded dome shape, a cornea affected by keratoconus becomes steeper and cone-like in shape. The conical shape distorts light and creates multiple focal points on the retina. Distorted light leads to distorted vision, with most […]

Keratoconus is a progressive eye condition affecting corneal shape. Keratoconus is primarily caused by a focal weakness in the collagen that makes up the cornea. This weakness causes the cornea to thin and bulge into a cone-like shape. It’s similar to a weak spot on a soccer ball or basketball. The weak point stretches and […]

When Are Scleral Lenses The Best Option for Keratoconus? Scleral lenses have become a primary contact lens option for keratoconus. They can be used for mild to moderate cases but are especially effective when keratoconus is advanced or other contact lenses fail. Scleral lenses offer unique advantages over other keratoconus contact lens options. Because they […]

While all optometrists and ophthalmologists are licensed to prescribe contact lenses, not all possess the specialized skills and experience needed to create optimal lenses, particularly for those with keratoconus. Optometric and ophthalmologic programs typically provide limited education on specialized medical contact lenses, focusing primarily on basic principles and disposable soft lenses. The expectation is that […]

Keratoconus is a progressive eye condition that affects the shape of the cornea, leading to distorted and blurred vision. It typically develops during adolescence or early adulthood and can worsen over time if left untreated. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the causes, symptoms, and diagnosis of keratoconus, explore treatment options, and provide […]

Introduction to Keratoconus Keratoconus is a progressive eye condition that affects the shape of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. Keratoconus, once thought to be a rare disorder, has turned out to be relatively common. This disease can have a significant impact on a person’s vision and quality of life. Understanding the […]

Keratoconus is a progressive eye condition that affects the shape of the cornea, causing it to become thin and bulge out into a cone shape. This can result in various vision-related symptoms, including halos, glare, flares, smears, overlapping images, multiple images, streaking, and starbursts. While there is no cure for keratoconus, there are several strategies […]

Dr. Steven Greenstein, a prominent ophthalmologist at the Cornea and Laser Eye Institute, recently shared his remarkable findings on the 10-year follow-up for cornea cross linking and its outcomes at the ASCRS annual meeting. In a compelling interview with Ophthalmology Times, he provided valuable insights into his presentation titled “10-year Followup for Corneal Cross-linking and […]

Keratoconus is a progressive eye disorder that leads to the thinning and bulging of the cornea, resulting in distorted vision. Over the years, numerous modalities have emerged to improve the vision of affected patients, but the primary method for stabilizing the cornea remains corneal cross-linking (CXL). With the advent of cross-linking, it has become increasingly […]