Is Lasik the right treatment for Keratoconus?
We see through the cornea which is clear, the central part of the front surface of our eyes. The cornea is dome-shaped but is not strong enough to hold on to the shape and it bulges out like a cone. This condition is called keratoconus . What causes Keratoconus ? Our eyes contain tiny fibers of a protein called collagen which helps to hold the cornea in place and prevents bulging. When these fibers become weak, they cannot hold the shape and the cornea becomes progressively more cone-shaped. Keratoconus is hereditary. If you have it, then there is a high possibility that your children may also suffer from it. Usually, keratoconus occurs in the teenage years. The condition occurs in people with certain medical problems, including certain allergic conditions. It’s possible the condition could be related to chronic eye rubbing. Most often, though, there is no eye injury or disease that can explain why the eye starts to change. The changes in the shape ...