What is keratoconus?

Keratoconus is a condition of the cornea that is representative of progressive thinning or "coning". The usual onset is in the second or third decade of life. It is hereditary. It usually occurs to both eyes, however the condition tends to be more advanced in one eye versus the other.

The treatment in the early stages is usually glasses and soft contact lenses. As the condition progresses, the patient usually must switch to a more rigid contact, such as a rigid gas permeable (RGP) lens. Your Premier Vision doctor has shown you the progression of your individual case with corneal topography printouts (enclosed in the following pages). In the very advanced cases of keratoconus, corneal transplantation may be necessary.

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