Effective Keratoconus Treatment

1. Effective Keratoconus Treatment Keratoconus is a vision disorder involving the generally round cornea becoming thin. The abnormal shape of the same prevents the light from entering the eyes being focused correctly on the retina and leads to distortion of vision. In the early stages, the problem causes slight blurring and vision distortion. The problem may progress for 10-20 years, which affects each eye differently. As the problem advances, the cornea bulges and vision are affected. The same becomes distorted. In a small number of cases, the cornea swells, and this causes a sudden decrease in vision. The swelling is attributed to a sudden decrease in eyesight. Unless effective keratoconus treatment is taken up, the swelling worsens into strain. The cone-like shape results in the development of tiny cracks. The situation may last for weeks and months. The same is soon replaced by scar tissue on healing. Causes of keratoconus Researchers believe that genetics plays a vital role since an estimated 10% of people with the problem also have a family member suffering from the same -  An eye injury  Eye diseases like retinopathy, retinitis pigmentosa, vernal keratoconjunctivitis  Too much rubbing of the eyes  Systemic diseases like - Leber's congenital amaurosis, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, etc.  Other problems like downs syndrome and osteogenesis imperfecta  Wearing hard contact lenses for a long time Common symptoms may include -  Blurred vision  Distortion of vision  Increase in sensitivity to light  Glare  Mild irritation in the eye  Increase in near-sightedness or astigmatism  Frequent changes in eyeglass prescription  Inability to wear contact lenses Why is it important to take up keratoconus treatment?

2. The problem results in an uncommon condition in which a dome-like area develops a bulge. The same affects about one person in every 2000. Many patients have to cope with the symptoms of the problem like -  Eye strain that results in headaches and blurred vision  Poor night vision that produces halos, double vision, or vision loss  Sensitivity to light that causes headaches, watery eyes, dark spots Tests used to establish keratoconus Your ophthalmologist will conduct specific tests to determine the presence of the problem -  They may be able to diagnose keratoconus by using a slit eye lamp  Corneal topography is needed to diagnose the problem, especially in the subtle cases  Keratometry is a procedure that uses a circle of light focused on the cornea. It is used to determine the bulge of the cornea.  Computerized corneal mapping is another procedure that allows ophthalmologists to get a topographic map of the eye surface. Finding an appropriate keratoconus treatment in India Here are a few ways to get the right keratoconus treatment in India –  Find and select the right doctor.  Ask relevant questions like -  What is the total experience of your doctor?  What is the success rate in the treatment of the same?  Treatment options available for your problem  Assess the available options. Do your homework and evaluate the choices  Take the aid of your support group Can Sanjeevan make a difference to my problem? At Sanjeevan, the treatment plan focuses on the oxygenation of the cornea. It helps to improve the health and regulation of enzymes like proteases and aldehydes, etc. As a result, through the treatment, your corneal tissue is strengthened, which improves the cornea's shape.