Optometry located in Redondo Beach, CA
Keratoconus, characterized by the outward bulging of the corneas, impacts roughly 1 in 400 individuals. At Blink Optometry Redondo Beach, our seasoned optometrists, Dr. Scolinos, Dr. Monica Slivar, Dr. Mae-Lae Louie, and Dr. Cassidy Rose Compton, along with our dedicated team, offer specialized keratoconus treatments crafted to meet your unique requirements. Schedule your consultation either by phone or online today.
Keratoconus occurs when the clear layer covering your eye, the cornea, bulges out into a cone shape. This abnormal shape prevents light from properly focusing on your retina, which causes blurry eyesight and other troublesome symptoms.
Keratoconus symptoms vary depending on its stage. In the earliest stages, which usually start in your late teens or early 20s, you typically have:
It’s common for keratoconus to worsen gradually over 10-20 years before progression slows significantly. Often, keratoconus stabilizes in your 30s or 40s, but it varies by individual.
Some symptoms of late-stage keratoconus include worsening vision and difficulty wearing contact lenses comfortably.
The causes of keratoconus aren’t certain at this time. About 10% of people with keratoconus have a parent with the condition, indicating a genetic cause in some cases.
Other factors that may contribute to keratoconus include eye allergies, eye rubbing, connective tissue disorders, asthma, and Down syndrome.
The optometry care team at Blink Optometry Redondo Beach recommends treatment to slow or stop keratoconus progression. Treatment options may include:
For mild keratoconus, an updated glasses prescription can help with your symptoms.
Collagen cross-linking treatment involves riboflavin eye drops and ultraviolet (UV) light. This treatment can help reinforce the collagen in your corneas to stop keratoconus progression. This treatment is performed by an ophthalmologist.
For more serious keratoconus, the team might refer you for surgery to implant a small device that pushes down your cornea. In the most severe cases, you could need a corneal transplant to replace your cornea with donor tissue.
The Blink Optometry Redondo Beach team explains the treatment options and helps you find the best way to prevent keratoconus progression and sharpen your vision.
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