Diagnosis: Keratoconus
Being diagnosed with keratoconus can be confusing as it’s not very severe at first, but you may be wondering why your vision isn’t as good as it used to be or what can be done about it. Below, we go through some common questions our keratoconus expert hears and her answers.
We see through the cornea, which is the clear, central part of the front surface of the eye. Normally, the cornea has a round shape, like a ball. Sometimes, however, the structure of the cornea is just not strong enough to hold this round shape. The normal pressure inside the eye makes the cornea bulge outward like a cone. This condition is called keratoconus.
If you have more questions about this disease, we recommend scheduling an appointment with us, as everyone’s situation is unique and we want you to get the most current research about treatments. Call or text us at 816-524-8900 to get something scheduled.
