Keratoconus
is a disease of the cornea in which the normally round dome like shape
undergoes thinning and begins to bulge. This results in light entering the eye
being irregularly focused and blurring of vision. Early on, the vision changes
from keratoconus can be managed with eyeglasses and even later with contact
lenses. However, keratoconus is progressive and many sufferers require cornea
transplant surgery. The use of a new treatment option called Corneal Cross
Linking
appears to be successful in the treatment of keratoconus and stabilizes the
shape of the cornea either significantly or completely halting the disease
progression.
If
you or someone you know suffers from keratoconus and would like to know more
about corneal cross linking, schedule an eye exam at Doctor & Associates-203-227-4113, visit Doctor
& Associates in Fairfield County, Google or
facebook.com/doctorandassociates to schedule an appointment.
Doctor & Associates offices are located
at 129 Kings Highway North, Westport, Connecticut 06880, 195 Danbury Road,
Wilton, Connecticut 06897 and 148 East Avenue, Norwalk, Connecticut 06851.
