Frequently Asked Questions about Keratoconus
Keratoconus is an eye condition that can cause several problems with a patient's vision. This condition usually starts in young people. It can cause different symptoms. Getting an eye exam from an eye doctor to screen you for this serious eye condition is essential. See us at Today's Vision Creekside in the Woodlands or Tomball, TX, to call our optometry practice to make an eye exam appointment. You may need specialty contact lenses to help correct your vision when you have this condition. Patients with this condition often get custom contacts.
What Is Keratoconus?
This eye problem causes changes to the corneas. The corner is a type of tissue that is clear and is on the outside portion of your eyes to protect them. It covers the eyes from dirt and debris and keeps germs out. This tissue is dome-shaped and is only on the front of your eyes. Keratoconus begins with the corneas getting thinner. First, it gets very thin, and then it starts to bulge outward. Eventually, this bulge becomes a cone shape, blurs the patient's vision blurry, and makes them more light-sensitive. Keratoconus usually begins in young people between 10 and 25. Once it starts, it can progress for ten years or longer as it worsens and affects vision.
What Are the Stages of Keratoconus?
When a patient first gets this eye condition, it begins very slowly. In the earliest stages, the patent can generally correct their vision with standard contact lenses. However, this condition will progress once wearing those lenses isn't possible. As the following stages begin, patients may need to wear custom contacts, scleral lenses, or hard-to-fit lenses that will fit over the corneal bulge. As the next stages of this condition progress, you may need a cornea transplant to correct it. See our eye doctor regularly to monitor and treat the condition. These exams can help with its progression.
Where Can I Get an Eye Exam?
When you need an eye exam from the optometrist in the Woodlands or Tomball, TX, areas, call Today's Vision Creekside to make an appointment at our optometry center. It's essential to be screened for keratoconus and get any needed treatments. If you have this condition, it should be monitored at your annual eye exams. Call our office at (346) 808-7342 to schedule an appointment.