Keratoconus

Keratoconus is a condition where the cornea progressively thins and bulges into a cone shape, causing distorted vision. Understanding your treatment options can help ease the stress of a keratoconus diagnosis.

Treatment Options:

• Corneal Cross-linking (CXL): Strengthens the cornea and halts bulging progression.

• Custom Soft Contact Lenses: Comfortable lenses for mild to moderate keratoconus.

• Gas Permeable Contact Lenses: Rigid lenses that correct the eye shape but may take time to fit.

• Piggybacking Lenses: A soft lens with a gas permeable lens over it for comfort and clarity.

• Hybrid Contact Lenses: Combine a rigid center with a soft skirt for keratoconus correction.

• Scleral and Semi-Scleral Lenses: Larger gas permeable lenses that reduce pressure on the cornea for a more comfortable fit.

• Intacs: Small plastic implants inserted surgically to reshape the cornea.

• Topography-Guided Conductive Keratoplasty: A research-based treatment that uses radio waves to map and treat the corneal surface.

• Corneal Transplant: A surgical option for advanced cases, replacing the damaged cornea with a healthy one.
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With the right treatment, many patients with keratoconus report restored vision and improved quality of life. If you’ve been diagnosed or are experiencing vision issues, schedule an appointment with our optometrist today to explore the best treatment options tailored to you.