Keratoconus is a degenerative disease of an insolent nature, in which the cornea of the eye is worn out and takes a conical shape. Keratoconus can lead to serious visual impairment. Patients often complain of photophobia, duality, and blurred images. The disease is the most common form of corneal dystrophy. The diagnosis is usually made in adolescence, and the most severe stage of the disease reaches the age of twenty or thirty.
Keratoconus remains a neglected disease, its causes are unclear, and it is impossible to predict the course of the disease after diagnosis. With the development of keratoconus in front of both eyes, a person may lose the ability to drive a car and even read texts printed in traditional print.
The treatment of keratoconus depends on the age, the stage of the disease, the presence or absence of eye surgery, the progression or stabilization of the disease. Based on these factors, the surgeon offers treatment options.
