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keratoconus - Definition: (Source: MedicineNet)

Our Keratoconus Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Keratoconus ...
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Hotlines for keratoconus (Source: HealthHotLines)
National Keratoconus Foundation
(800) 521-2524


keratoconus - Images (Source: MedLinePlus)
keratoconus, Cornea
Cornea

Frequently Asked Questions for keratoconus (Source: MedicineNet)
Introduction to keratoconus
What causes keratoconus?
Can keratoconus damage vision?
How is keratoconus diagnosed?
How is keratoconus treated?
Will surgery correct keratoconus?

Causes of keratoconus (Source: MedLinePlus)
The cause is unknown. Keratoconus is more common in contact lens wearers and people with nearsighted eyes. Some researchers believe that allergy may play a role. ...
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Symptoms of keratoconus (Source: MedLinePlus)
This condition causes decreased visual acuity . The earliest symptom is subtle blurring of vision that cannot be corrected with glasses. (Vision can generally be corrected to 20/20 with gas-permeable contact lenses.) ...
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keratoconus - Conventional Treatments (Source: MedLinePlus)
Contact lenses are the primary treatment and are satisfactory treatment for most patients with keratoconus. Severe cases may require corneal transplantation . Newer technologies may use high frequency radio energy. This energy shrinks the edges of the cornea, which pulls the central area back to a more normal shape. It can help delay or avoid the need for a corneal transplantation. ...
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Further Reading on keratoconus
  • Farsightedness (Hyperopia) - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    Most people with farsightedness ( hyperopia ) don ' t require treatment . Glasses or contacts can improve ...of treatment. For example, people who have a history of glaucoma, keratoconus , inflammatory eye...
  • Nearsightedness (Myopia) - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    Learn about treatments for nearsightedness (myopia)...choice of treatment. For example, people who have a history of glaucoma, keratoconus , inflammatory eye diseases, herpes simplex keratitis, or...
  • Corneal ring implants for nearsightedness (myopia) ( WebMD )
    Corneal ring implants are clear pieces of acrylic that can be surgically implanted into the clear ,...implants can also be used to treat certain diseases of the cornea (such as keratoconus and thinning of...
  • Contact lenses ( WebMD )
    Contact lenses are small plastic discs shaped to correct an eyesight problem such as nearsightedness , farsightedness , or ...They may also be used to treat eye diseases, such as keratoconus or damage to...
  • LASIK (laser in-situ keratomileusis) for nearsightedness ( WebMD )
    LASIK ( laser - assisted in - situ keratomileusis ) is a relatively new type of laser surgery for ...or breast-feeding. Have a disease or abnormality of the cornea, such as keratoconus or corneal edema.


  • Laser in-situ keratomileusis for farsightedness (H-LASIK) ( WebMD )
    Hyperopic laser in - situ keratomileusis ( H - LASIK ) is becoming a preferred procedure for ...changes in the cornea. Have a disease or abnormality of the cornea, such as keratoconus or corneal edema,

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