Keratoconus is a progressive disease of the cornea that affects young people, causing blindness. The cornea is the very front clear part of the eye, which is curved, a bit like the front glass on a watch. The cornea function is to bend and focus light onto the retina at the back of your eye. In keratoconus, the cornea becomes very thin, irregular, and cone shaped and can no longer focus the light, causing blurred vision.

Treatment
When the keratoconus is mild, glasses will usually correct the defocus of light. When the keratoconus is moderate, only a rigid contact lens can correct the defocus. These contact lenses can be uncomfortable and are not always tolerated. 

When the keratoconus is severe, a corneal transplant may be the only option to restore your vision (DALK/PK). Corneal Cross-Linking is a treatment to stop progression of the keratoconus and may reduce the need for rigid contact lenses or a corneal transplant.

Results
A corneal transplant is indicated when your contact lens is no longer tolerant or no longer produces satisfactory vision. Corneal transplants for keratoconus offer the best results, however, patients need life-long follow-up care and can sometimes reject their transplant. The corneal graft register shows an 85% graft survival at 10 years. 

For diagnosis and treatment of your Keratoconus call 0800-69-20-20