Medical Treatment for Keratoconus?
TREATMENTS FOR PROGRESSIVE KERATOCONUS INCLUDE:
• Corneal cross-linking (CXL)
• Custom soft contact lenses
• Gas permeable contact lenses
• “Piggybacking” contact lenses
• Hybrid contact lenses
Cornea
The eye is like a camera in which lenses focus the picture on a light-sensitive film. In the human eye, the transparent cornea and lens focus light on the retina, which changes it into electrical signals, which are then transmitted to the brain by the optic nerve to be perceived as images.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE KERATOCONUS?
Symptoms of Keratoconus, if you have Keratoconus, you may observe.
Poor Vision
A person with poor vision may not be able to see clearly. that makes it hard to do everyday activities.
Light Sensitivity
Some people are more sensitive to light and glare than others. If you are one of these people, you may find it difficult to read or work in bright light.
Blurry Vision
Blurry Vision can be very frustrating, and it can be extremely difficult to live with. If you experience Blurry vision, there are a few things that you can do to help cope.
Distorted Vision
Distorted vision is when familiar objects look wavy or bent incorrectly. Identifying the cause of your distorted vision is an important step in finding the correct treatment.
irritated Eyes
The body reacts to the trigger by releasing histamine, causing the blood vessels in the eye to dilate and irritating the nerve endings so the eyes water.
Frequently Asked Questions
Few commonly asked questions about Keratoconus, these question will help you to understand better about Keratoconus.
Who is at risk for Keratoconus, development?
These conditions can raise your risk of getting keratoconus: having keratoconus in one’s family. actively rubbing your eyes. Having disorders such as retinitis pigmentosa, Down syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, hay fever, and asthma.
How do I avoid worsening Keratoconus,?
- Protecting your eyes from UV radiation with sunglasses.
- Making sure your contact lenses fit well.
- Getting treatment for any kind of eye discomfort (for example, from allergies).
- Not rubbing your eyes.
- Corneal cross-linking is an outpatient treatment for keratoconus that is minimally invasive, safe, and effective. It can slow the progression of the disorder and improve vision.
What happens if Keratoconus, untreated?
Untreated keratoconus can lead to permanent vision loss. The changes to the cornea make it difficult for the eye to focus with or without eyeglasses or standard soft contact lenses.
What is C3R?
Photo-polymerization using UV-light was found to be the most promising technique to
achieve cross-links in connective tissue. Photo-polymerization is activated by means of a
non-toxic and soluble photomediator and a wavelength which is absorbed strongly
enough to protect deeper layers of the eye (riboflavin-UVA technique).
UV-A radiation with concomitant administration of riboflavin solution leads to physical
cross linking of the corneal collagen fibers.
Thus progressive corneal thinning is slowed down or even stopped and the Biomechanical strength of corneal tissue is improved.
THE DEVICE FOR C3R
For C3R we need riboflavin dye and a special device called a cross-linker. Crosslinker is a
device to deliver UV-A light of a specific wavelength of 365 nm, at the controlled energy level of 3 mW/cm.sq.
Is it possible to get rid of Keratoconus?
There is no cure for keratoconus, but you can manage it effectively with treatment. The most effective treatment for this condition depends on its severity. There are several treatments available to help effectively manage keratoconus.
