It's a common corneal condition that is characterized by the forward bulging of the cornea that is progressive and leads to thinning of the cornea. The condition leads to visual distortion and poor vision due to high astigmatism (cylinder power). After one stage patient can no longer have good vision with glasses and may require contact lenses. At Mumbai Eye Care, Cornea and Lasik Centre we have various contact lens options for Keratoconus patients in the form of RGP lenses, Rose K lenses, Mini Scleral and Scleral lenses. Along with the correction of vision with contact lenses, we also have now treatment in the form of Collagen Crosslinking (UVX/C3R/CXL). This procedure arrests the progress of keratoconus and also helps in marginally decreasing corneal astigmatism. We also offer corrective surgeries such as INTACTS and PRK with CXL to our patients.
Keratoconus is a vision disorder that occurs when the normally round cornea (the front part of the eye) becomes thin and irregular (cone) shaped. This abnormal shape prevents the light entering the eye from being focused correctly on the retina and causes distortion of vision. It is characterized by para-central corneal thinning and ectasia so that the cornea takes the shape of a cone. Visual loss occurs primarily from myopia and irregular astigmatism and secondarily from corneal scarring. Keratoconus often begins at puberty and most often is seen in teenagers or young adults.
Keratoconus causes distorted vision that cannot be corrected with eyeglasses. Tiny fibers of protein in your eye called collagen help hold your cornea in place. When these fibers get weak, they can’t hold their shape. Your cornea gets more and more cone-like.
It happens when you don’t have enough protective antioxidants in your cornea. Its cells produce harmful byproducts, the same way a car puts out exhaust. Normally, antioxidants get rid of them and protect the collagen fibers. But if levels are low, the collagen weakens and the cornea bulges.
Signs and symptoms of keratoconus may change as the disease progresses. They include:
1. Blurred or distorted vision
2. Increased sensitivity to bright light and glare, which can cause problems with night driving
3. A need for frequent changes in eyeglass prescriptions
4. Sudden worsening or clouding of vision
5. The swelling occurs when the strain of the cornea's protruding cone-like shape causes a tiny crack to develop. The swelling may last for weeks or months as the crack heals and is gradually replaced by scar tissue.
6. Monocular polyopia (perception of multiple ‘ghost’ images in the eye).
7. Streaking and flaring distortion around light sources.
8. Marked anisometropia (difference in vision of two eyes).
9. Photophobia (increased sensitivity to light).
10. Eyestrain, in order to read clearly.
1. Heredity. One in 10 keratoconus sufferers has a close family relative with the disorder.
2. Frequent eye rubbing, especially aggressive “knuckling” eye rubbing.
3. Having a history of asthma, allergies, Ehlos Danlers syndrome, Down’s syndrome.
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Phone: +91-8451045934, 8451045935, 022-25066699
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