Friday, September 5, 2014

All about Ketatoconus


Any eye clinic in Dubai would have at some time or the other treated patients with various eye conditions including cataracts in Dubai and Keratoconus in Dubai.
Many of these conditions can be treated with lenses and corrective glasses if identified early, but if they are left unattended patients may need eye surgery in Dubai to correct their vision.
Keratoconus is one such eye condition which can even affect the young population as much as the elderly. This eye condition is one in which the middle section of the cornea starts to thin out. This will lead to the cornea made to bulge out to look almost like a cone shape. This will not only affect the eyes proportion but also it can impact the eye sight significantly.
Research is still being done to understand what causes this eye condition. One reason is found to be that frequent rubbing of the eyes can lead to this condition. It is not a common eye condition and in general seen in about one in two thousand people. Blurred vision and distortion are few of the early symptoms of this eye condition. This condition can be controlled and corrected in the early stages with corrective glasses and/or lenses. Frequent checkups will be required to keep track and monitor any changes and improvements as the power of the lens will need to be adjusted with the changes.
Though this eye condition may not lead to complete blindness it should still be diagnosed and treated in time before it can cause legal blindness. The best known treatment for keratoconus is known as cross linking. Eye doctors make use of riboflavin drops to saturate the cornea, which is activated with ultraviolet light. Laser will be used at the end to get the best result from the treatment and get the eye sight restored to their normal functionality and appearance. This will also automatically help to rectify other eye issues.
Another treatment option is the use of contact lenses implantation. This is the task of implanting contact lenses permanently which will correct issues related to focusing. This is a convenient method for individuals who are used to wearing contact lenses, but these individuals can never undergo laser eye surgeries.
Do ring up your eye clinic today to book an appointment if you are experiencing any difference in your vision, it could be something that can be easily treated if diagnosed early.

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