Online Guide To Know About Keratoconus
Keratoconus is degenerated disease of the cornea that occurs when corneal lens starts thinning and starts bulging out to form a cone like structure. According to the best eye specialist in Illinois, the Keratoconus begins to first affect people ages 10 to 25 and who suffer from this corneal disease may have problem of blurred vision and sensitivity to light and glare. In this type of corneal disease both eyes of human get affected and in case if it left untreated there is possibly that one might have to go for a cornea transplant.
Causes of Keratoconus
Genetic lineage
Rubbing your eyes often
Ageing
Enzyme imbalance
Incorrect use of contact lens
Symptoms of Keratoconus
Signs and symptoms of keratoconus may change as the disease progresses. They include:
Blurred or distorted vision
Increased sensitivity to bright light and glare, which can cause problems with night driving
A need for frequent changes in eyeglass prescriptions
Sudden worsening or clouding of vision
Treatments for Keratoconus
People who think that the keratoconus surgery is the only treatment to it but it not true and it only depend upon the stage of the disease which ranges between Pre- Keratoconus, Mild, Moderate, Severe and Corneal Transplant Surgical, your doctor might suggest you a contact lens or a Keratoconus surgery.
Does it Affect Both Eyes?
It usually affects both eye though the severity in each eye may differ.
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