Understanding Keratoconus: Causes and Symptoms
- Posted on: Nov 15 2013
Keratoconus is a rare condition affecting your cornea which is normally round and dome-like. However, individuals with keratoconus tend to have “cone-shaped” cornea resulting to distorted vision. Here at the Roholt Vision Institute, patients who suffer from keratoconus may make daily activities of living somewhat difficult such as reading, driving, typing on a computer, cooking, and watching television.
Although the main cause of keratoconus is unknown, it has been shown that the following factors may play a role:
- genetics
- history of eye injury or prolonged used of hard contact lenses
- certain eye conditions such as retinopathy of prematurity, vernal keratoconjunctivitis, and retinitis pigmentosa
- systemic diseases like Down syndrome
Symptoms of Keratoconus
The symptoms of keratoconus could be divided into two — early and late. Early symptoms include
- blurring of vision
- distortion of vision
- mild irritation of the eye
glare - increased sensitivity to light
On the other hand, progression of the condition could lead to the following:
- increased blurring and distortion of vision
- increased nearsightedness
- frequent changes with eyeglass prescription
- inability to wear contact lenses
Call us at 1-800-481-9545 to learn more about the treatment options available for keratoconus including corneal cross-linking which stops the progression of keratoconus. We look forward to your visit!
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