Keratoconus Surgery

Irregular corneal surface (cone-shaped surface), which results in blurred, double vision and distorted images due to a thin and protruding corneal surface. It is not known what causes keratoconus and it often occurs in the late teenage years or early twenties. It is an eye disease, which pregresses over time as the cornea becomes steeper and scars.

Symptoms of Keratoconus

Unstable eye prescription due to the corneal steepening and scaring
Corneal swelling. If vision suddenly decreases, the cornea may have become swollen. This may occur when the elastic part of the cornea develops a tiny crack. This may be created by the strain of the cornea's protruded cone-like shape. Swelling subsides when the crack heals and is gradually replaced by scar tissue. This can take weeks or months.
Blurring and distortion of vision. This is one of the first signs of Keratoconus.
Glare
Irritation
Light sensitivity
Corneal scarring

Causes of Keratoconus

Keratoconus may be caused by an excess of enzymes that break down the proteins within the corneal surface. This can cause the cornea to become thinner and to protrude. Some research has suggested a genetic inheritance towards this eye disease.