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  • Home
  • About
    • Dr. Jack DiBerardino
    • Dr. Elizabeth Rutyna
    • Dr. Darren Leblanc
    • Dr. Hannah Wong
    • Dr. Phil Patafio
    • Dr. Catrina Costanzo
    • Dr. Mathew Silva
  • Shop
  • Services
    • Comprehensive Eye Examination – What To Expect
    • About Your Eye Exam
    • Contact Lens Services
    • Low Vision Assessment
    • Laser Vision Assessment
    • Eye Glasses Dispensary
  • Products
    • Eyeglasses
    • Contact Lenses
    • Contact Lens Education
  • Events
  • Technology
    • Optomap Retinal Imaging
    • Corneal Topography
    • Pachymetry
    • Visual Field
    • Advanced Glaucoma Detection Technologies
    • OCT: Optical Coherence Tomography
  • Library
    • Vision Library
      • Amblyopia
      • Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
      • Astigmatism
      • Blepharitis
      • Cataracts
      • Dry Eye
      • Flashes and Floaters
      • Glaucoma
      • Hyperopia
      • Keratoconus
      • Myopia
      • Presbyopia
      • Strabismus
    • Video Library
      • Macular Degeneration Video Collection
        • AMD Prevention
        • Introduction to the Impact of Macular Degeneration
        • Macular Degeneration Prevention Overview
        • How to Apply Eye Drops
        • Intravitreal Injections
        • Laser Surgery – AMD
        • Vision Over 60: Conditions
        • Vision Over 60: Treatments
      • Dry Eye Video Collection
        • Dry Eye Risk Factors
        • Dry Eye – Tear Osmolarity
        • Dry Eye – Testing
        • How to Apply Eye Drops
        • Introduction to the Eye
        • Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
        • Vision Over 40
        • Vision Over 60: Conditions
      • Eye Surgery Video Collection
        • Cataract Surgery: Technologies
        • Cataract Laser Surgery
        • Cataract Surgery – Post-Op
        • Cataract Surgery – Traditional
        • Corneal Cross Linking
        • Corneal Inserts
        • Corneal Transplant
        • Cryotherapy
        • DSEK
        • Glaucoma – Introduction to Surgery
        • How to Apply Eye Drops
        • Intravitreal Injections
        • IOL – Accommodative
        • IOL – Aspheric
        • IOL Overview
        • IOL – Monofocal
        • IOL – Multifocal
        • IOL: Premium Lens Overview
        • IOL – Premium (Mixing Implants)
        • IOL – Toric
        • Laser Therapy
        • Pneumatic Retinopexy
        • Refractive Lens Exchange
        • Scleral Buckling
        • Vitrectomy
        • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
        • Refractive Surgery
        • Vision Over 60: Treatments
      • Glaucoma Video Collection
        • Glaucoma Overview
        • Open-Angle Glaucoma
        • Importance of Complete Eye Exams
        • Glaucoma Description
        • Glaucoma Introduction
        • Glaucoma – Introduction to Surgery
        • Glaucoma – Types (Closed-Angle)
        • Glaucoma: Exfoliation Syndrome
        • Narrow-Angle Glaucoma
        • How to Apply Eye Drops
        • Introduction to the Eye
        • Vision Over 60: Conditions
        • Vision Over 60: Treatments
      • Healthy Vision Video Collection
        • Macular Degeneration Prevention Overview
        • Importance of Complete Eye Exams
        • Contact Lens Care and Compliance
        • Cornea
        • How The Eye Works
        • How The Tears Work
        • Introduction to the Eye
        • Sunglass Lenses
        • Healthy Vision
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        • Refractive Surgery
        • PRK
        • Myopia
        • Monovision
        • Wavefront: Custom LASIK
        • LASEK
        • Introduction To Refractive Errors
        • Phakic ICL
        • Hyperopia Description
        • How to Apply Eye Drops
        • Epi-LASIK
        • Dry Eye Risk Factors
        • Astigmatism Description
      • Optical Video Collection
        • Variable Tinted Lenses
        • U.V. Filter
        • Sunglass Lenses
        • Progressive Lenses
        • Polarized Lenses Water
        • Polarized Lenses Driving
        • Polycarbonate Lens
        • High-Index Lenses
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        • Anti-Reflective Lens Treatment
        • Frame Selection Overview
        • Computer Lens
        • Eyeglass Lens Options
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        • Retinal Holes
        • Retinal Detachment
        • Optic Neuritis
        • Macular Pucker
        • Lattice Degeneration
        • Intravitreal Injections
        • Vitreous Floaters
        • Diabetic Retinopathy
        • Cryotherapy
        • Choroidal Nevus
      • Anatomy Video Collection
        • Importance of Complete Eye Exams
        • Zonules
        • Tear Layer
        • Sclera
        • Conjunctiva
        • Choroid
        • Vitreous Body
        • Retina
        • Pupil
        • Optic Nerve
        • Macula
        • Iris
        • Crystalline Lens
        • Cornea
        • Ciliary Body
      • Cataracts Video Collection
        • Laser Cataract Surgery
        • Cataract Surgery (Microincision Phaco)
        • Cataract Surgery (Phacoemulsification)
        • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
        • Toric IOL
        • Nuclear Cataracts
        • Multifocal IOL
        • IOL Overview
        • Subcapsular Cataracts
        • Cortical Cataracts
        • Cataracts Symptoms
        • Cataracts Description
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        • Macular Degeneration Symptoms
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Keratoconus

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Keratoconus

What is Keratoconus?

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Keratoconus is the thinning of the cornea the clear dome-shaped outer surface of your eye. Eventually, the cornea bulges outward into a cone shape causing blurred vision, sensitivity to light and difficulty seeing at night. Most commonly affecting individuals between the ages of 10 to 25, the chance of developing it increases if it runs in the family.

Different treatment options are available, depending on the severity. Mild to Moderate Keratoconus may be treated with eyeglasses or contact lenses. Another treatment is called Corneal Collagen Crosslinking, which uses riboflavin and UV light to strengthen the cornea. Often this treatment is used in addition to the insertion of Intacs. Intacs corneal implants are two small crescent shaped pieces made of plastic polymer which are inserted into the cornea to support the cornea’s shape, leading to improved vision. But if the cornea becomes scarred, making it painful to wear contacts, surgery is another option. Recovery time can take up to one year and you may need to continue wearing rigid contacts to ensure clear vision.

Keratoconus can worsen over time so early detection is key. If you notice any of the symptoms, it is best to schedule an appointment with your eye care professional. He or she can work with you, to make sure you have the best vision possible!

Keratoconus, Treatment Overview

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There are a number of treatments available for someone who suffers from Keratoconus. Mild to moderate keratoconus is typically treated with eyeglasses or a variety of contact lenses. As the shape of your cornea changes over time, these lenses may need to be updated with a new prescription. For most people, their cornea will become stable after a few years, decreasing the likelihood of severe vision problems or the need for further treatment.

In more severe cases, surgery may be required. Your doctor will recommend the procedure that’s right for you. Options may include the insertion of small plastic inserts, called Intacs, corneal cross-linking, or even a full cornea transplant, called a Keratoplasty.

It is important to monitor the progression of Keratoconus with regular checkups. Your eye care professional will work with you to ensure you receive the right treatment for your condition, giving you the best vision possible.

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Orangeville Optometric Centre
Orangeville Optometrists

31 First Street
Orangeville, Ontario
L9W 2C8

Phone: (519) 941-6761
Email: info@orangevilleoptometrists.ca

Mon-Fri: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Sat: 9:00am – 1:00pm

Our office is wheelchair accessible.

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