Condition
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.
Video Overview
Keratoconus (Cone-Shaped Cornea / Corneal Ectasia)
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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