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Keratoconus Specialist In Malaysia
Keratoconus is a condition where the cornea thins, weakens and becomes abnormally cone-shaped. It can cause vision deterioration if untreated.
Fig. Normal Cornea (left) Keratoconic Cornea (right)
Causes of Keratoconus
Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease in which the cornea thins out abnormally, causing a cone-like shape bulge. The irregular shape of the cornea causes irregular astigmatism to develop which results in:
Who is at risk?
- Family history
- High astigmatism
- Chronic eye allergies and eye rubbing
Signs and symptoms
- Distorted vision
- Sensitive to bright lights
- Double vision in one eye
Keratoconus Treatments
Rigid contact lenses
In the early stages, spectacles or soft contact lenses may be used to correct vision. As the cornea thins and becomes steeper, rigid gas permeable (RGP) or specialty (Keratoconus) contact lenses are prescribed to achieve better vision. The contact lenses prescribed must be fitted properly, and follow up checkups and frequent lens changes may be needed to achieve and maintain good vision.
Surgical treatment
Corneal crosslinking is also another option to control the progression of keratoconus. In advanced cases, a corneal transplant (surgical procedure that replaces the keratoconus cornea with healthy donor tissue) may be necessary.
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