Keratoconus (Cone-Shaped Cornea / Corneal Ectasia)
Keratoconus (cone-shaped cornea, or corneal ectasia) is a condition where the clear front of your eye (cornea) becomes thin and cone-shaped instead of staying dome-shaped. keratoconus is when your cornea becomes cone-shaped instead of round. This causes irregular astigmatism and blurry vision.
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Keratoconus (Cone-Shaped Cornea / Corneal Ectasia)
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Symptoms
- Blurry or distorted vision
- Increasing astigmatism
- Frequent change in eyeglass prescription
- High sensitivity to light
- Eye irritation or discomfort
- Vision changes often in teens/20s
Causes
- Genetic predisposition
- Connective tissue disorders
- Down syndrome associated
- Rubbing eyes too much
- Allergies that cause rubbing
- Usually appears in puberty
Treatments
- Special gas-permeable contact lenses
- Scleral contact lenses
- Corneal cross-linking procedure
- Glasses if mild
- Corneal transplant if severe
- Stop rubbing eyes is critical
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