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What is Keratoconus?

Keratoconus is a disorder affecting the vision and involves the cornea or the front of the eye. It causes the cornea to become altered in shape, scattering the light entering your eye irregularly. This makes your vision blurry and distorted. Wearing glasses and regular contact lenses cannot help to make the situation better for most patients because it can lead to intolerance of lenses and discomfort. Keratoconus treatment often involves corneal cross-linking.

What to Do After Being Diagnosed with Keratoconus?

Here are four essentials steps you must take when you notice the symptoms of keratoconus:

1. Identify the Source of Friction
   Being diagnosed with keratoconus can often cause stress. The situation usually worsens when you rub your eyes. Many individuals usually rub their eyes in the morning after waking up or during the day when they spend time viewing a computer screen. You can, however, preserve your vision and prevent any reactions if you avoid touching your eyes.
2. Be Sure to Consult an Eye Care Practitioner
   A knowledgeable consultant can understand your problems and provide a solution. They have the expertise and resources to measure the specific areas of your cornea to assess and get details about the contours and shape of your eye. They can help you decide the best course of keratoconus treatment according to your situation and needs.
3. Do Not Opt for Surgery Immediately
   Before choosing to have a corneal cross-linking surgery performed, make sure to discuss other possible treatment options for keratoconus. In mild cases of the disorder, eyeglasses can be used to help correct vision. In most cases, the practitioner often suggests using specially designed contact lenses for proper vision correction. Depending on the analysis of your condition and shape of the eye, they will determine the type of initial contact lens.
4. Ask Any Questions You Have
   Keratoconus is a potentially evolving eye disorder which is why most patients have a mixed reaction of anger, denial, fear, and confusion. The best way to deal with the situation is to talk to the experts and discuss your concerns. This will help you understand the condition and give you peace of mind. In addition to this, having rational discussions with your doctor will help you decide the ideal course of treatment for keratoconus.

Consult the Professionals at UELC Clinic for Keratoconus Cross-Linking

If left untreated, keratoconus can result in permanent loss of vision. Thus, it is essential to consult a reputable eye care practitioner to discuss your condition.

At UELC, we have qualified professionals who know the symptoms of the disorder, understand the condition, and can help you choose the right treatment. Whether it is to get a specially designed contact lens or to perform keratoconus cross-linking surgery, our experts can help you.

For more information about our corneal cross-linking surgery, call us at 416-653-8352. You could also contact us to book a complimentary consultation with us. We also offer other treatment options such as kamra eye surgery to treat eye-related conditions.