Keratoconus Overview: Keratoconus is a progressive eye disorder affecting the cornea, leading to a cone-shaped bulge, causing distorted vision, nearsightedness, astigmatism, and light sensitivity.
Treatment Options:
1- Glasses or Contacts:
- Eyeglasses or soft lenses for mild to moderate cases.
- Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) lenses for clearer vision.
2- Corneal Cross-Linking (CXL):
- Minimally invasive procedure using riboflavin and UV light to strengthen corneal collagen and slow progression.
3- Intacs or Corneal Inserts:
- Small devices implanted to flatten and reshape the cornea.
4- Scleral and Hybrid Lenses:
- Scleral lenses for stability, hybrid lenses for comfort in advanced cases.
5- Customized Soft Lenses:
- Advanced technology creates custom soft lenses addressing corneal irregularities.
6- Corneal Transplant:
- Penetrating Keratoplasty or DSEK/DSAEK for severe cases replacing the damaged cornea with a healthy donor cornea.
Treatment Selection: The choice of treatment depends on keratoconus severity, patient age, and lifestyle preferences. An ophthalmologist assesses individual cases to recommend a tailored treatment plan meeting specific patient needs.
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