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Ophthalmologist•Ludhiana
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Corneal cross-linking refers to a treatment for an eye problem known as keratoconus. During this condition, the front portion of the eye known as the cornea becomes thin and gradually get weaker over a period of time. This makes it bulge into a cone shape, which could make one's vision totally distorted and make it very hard to see. During corneal cross-linking, doctors or ophthalmologists use special eye drops along with ultraviolet light to make the tissues lying in the cornea stronger. This p...more
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Keratoconus is a progressive vision disorder which occurs when the normally round cornea becomes thin and cone-shaped, and bulges out, deflecting the light entering the eye leading to a distorted and blurry vision.

Causes of Keratoconus
Weakening of the collagenous fibre, which holds the cornea in its regular place, leads to its bulging out. Decreased levels of antioxidants in the cornea too cause the condition by damaging the fibre from external pollutants. It is also seen running ...more
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Keratoconus is a progressive vision disorder which occurs when the normally round cornea becomes thin and cone-shaped, and bulges out, deflecting the light entering the eye leading to a distorted and blurry vision.

Causes of Keratoconus:

Weakening of the collagenous fibre, which holds the cornea in its regular place, leads to its bulging out. Decreased levels of antioxidants in the cornea too cause the condition by damaging the fibre from external pollutants. It is also seen ru...more
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General Physician•Delhi
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Usually, the progression of keratoconus occurs in the age of 40-45 years and then it gets stabilized. In some cases, the progression may even occur even after the age of 50. Fit is believed that progression of keratoconus usually occurs during the first 15-20 years after the onset of the disease.
Once your keratoconus has been stabilized, contact lenses can be a great option to achieve your best corrected vision.
You may discuss your issue in detail for further detailed consultation.
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When the fibers are weakened, they cannot hold their shape. This causes the cornea to change from a dome to more cone-like in shape. When the Collagen continues to weaken, the Keratoconus gets worse, and there are factors that contribute to this. Let's have a detailed discussion to ensure proper treatment.
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Keratoconus is an eye problem where the cornea starts to thin and eventually its shape gets distorted. This disease is progressive in nature and can affect both the eyes. Due to this condition, your vision will get distorted, which can t be corrected with prescription glasses.

This condition mostly surfaces during one s teenage years or early twenties.

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In this condition, the shape of the cornea is distorted. Due to this change in shape, you ma...more
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Ophthalmologist•Ahmedabad
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Corneal cross-linking refers to a treatment for an eye problem known as keratoconus. During this condition, the front portion of the eye known as the cornea becomes thin and gradually get weaker over a period of time. This makes it bulge into a cone shape, which could make one's vision totally distorted and make it very hard to see. During corneal cross-linking, doctors or ophthalmologists use special eye drops along with ultraviolet light to make the tissues lying in the cornea stronger. This p...more
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Ophthalmologist•Pune
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Keratoconus is the thinning and bulging of the cornea due to weakening of the bonds between the collagen layers in its structure. The normally round cornea becomes thin and cone-shaped, and bulges out, deflecting the light entering the eye leading to a distorted and blurry vision. While it has a genetic tendency in some instances, it can also be produced by vigorous and long term eye rubbing especially in people with chronic eye allergy.

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Cardiologist•Alappuzha
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Currently there is no cure for keratoconus. It is a lifelong eye disease. Thankfully, however, most cases of keratoconus can be successfully managed. For mild to moderate keratoconus, scleral contact lenses made of advanced rigid gas permeable lens materials typically are the treatment of choice.
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