Keratoconus
is a disease of the cornea in which the normally round dome like shape
undergoes thinning and begins to bulge. This results in light entering the eye
being irregularly focused and blurring of vision. Early on, the vision changes
from keratoconus can be managed with eyeglasses and even later with contact
lenses. However, keratoconus is progressive and many sufferers require cornea
transplant surgery. The use of a new treatment option called Corneal Cross
Linking
appears to be successful in the treatment of keratoconus and stabilizes the
shape of the cornea either significantly or completely halting the disease
progression.
If
you or someone you know suffers from keratoconus and would like to know more
about corneal cross linking, schedule an eye exam at Center
for Sight 508-730-2020, visit Center
for Sight,
Google or www.facebook.com/centerforsightfallriver to schedule an appointment.
Center for Sight is conveniently located
at 1565
North Main Street, Suite 406, Fall River, Massachusetts 02720 for patients from
Massachusetts or Rhode Island.
