Keratoconus Cross-Linking Surgery

Keratoconus

Keratoconus: the cornea bulges outward into a cone shape, causing blurred vision and sensitivity to light and glare. The condition usually affects both eyes, although it often affects one more than the other. It generally begins between the ages of 10 and 25. Keratoconus is a condition that progresses slowly over 10 years or more. The likelihood of progression may decrease with age, but progression can still occur after 35. Whether the condition is stable is assessed through regular examinations and serial corneal tomography measurements.

In keratoconus, early visual problems may be corrected with glasses or soft contact lenses . Later, treatment may need to continue with rigid gas-permeable contact lenses or other types such as scleral lenses. If untreated and allowed to progress to an advanced stage, a corneal transplant may be necessary.

Treatment

Corneal cross-linking (CXL) is used in suitable patients to stop or slow the progression of keratoconus. Glasses, contact lenses and other treatment options are assessed according to the stage of the disease. Keratoconus is not a refractive error treated by routine laser correction of glasses prescriptions. In selected patients, specialised surface treatments for corneal optical irregularity may be considered together with CXL. This approach is not suitable for everyone and is not the same as LASIK. Age alone does not indicate stability or suitability for laser treatment; the decision depends on corneal measurements, progression and the ophthalmologist’s assessment.

The signs and symptoms of keratoconus may change as the disease progresses.

• Blurred or distorted vision.
• Increased sensitivity to bright light and glare, which may cause problems when driving at night.
• Frequent changes in glasses prescription.
• Sudden deterioration or blurring of vision.

When to see a doctor

If your vision is deteriorating rapidly because of astigmatism, call our hospital and arrange an examination with your ophthalmologist. During routine eye examinations at our hospital, signs of keratoconus are specifically analysed and the risk assessed.

Keratoconus is a concern for you? Call our hospital now to book a detailed Keratoconus eye examination. To learn more about what our hospital can offer and have your questions answered, please contact our patient coordinators directly by telephone or WhatsApp.

Dr. Hüseyin CENGİZ

Dr. Efsane H. CENGİZ

Dr. Ümit ATİK

Dr. Ali ÖZER

Dr. İdil GÖKSEL

Dr. Fatih BALTU

Dr. Ümit YAPICI

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