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Keratoconus treatment
What Is Keratoconus treatment?
Corneal cross-linking is a treatment for an eye problem called keratoconus.
In this condition, the front part of your eye, called the cornea, thins out and gets weaker over time. This makes it bulge into a cone shape, which can distort your vision and make it hard to see. If the symptoms of keratoconus get severe, you will need a corneal transplant.
In corneal cross-linking, doctors use eyedrop medication and ultraviolet (UV) light from a special machine to make the tissues in your cornea stronger. The goal is to keep the cornea from bulging more.
It’s called “cross-linking” because it adds bonds between the collagen fibers in your eye. They work like support beams to help the cornea stay stable.
Corneal cross-linking is the only treatment that can stop progressive keratoconus from getting worse. And it may help you avoid a corneal transplant, which is major surgery.
What Happens During the Procedure?
When light doesn’t focus on your retina the way it should, your vision is blurry. Doctors call this a refractive error. The basic types include:
Nearsightedness (myopia). You see things clearly when they’re close to you, but things farther away are blurry.
Farsightedness (hyperopia). You see faraway things more clearly, but closer things are blurry.
Astigmatism. This can make everything blurry because of how your eye is shaped.
Talk to your doctor about whether LASIK is right for you.
How to Prepare?
The day of the procedure, don’t wear eye makeup, perfume, or after-shave. In most cases, you’ll be able to eat a light meal and drink fluids beforehand.
You’ll also need someone to drive you home after your procedure since your eyesight will be affected.
Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully.
What Happens Afterward?
After the procedure, here’s what you need to know to take care of your eyes:
You may have discomfort for a few days. Your doctor will give you medication for discomfort if needed.
Your doctor will put a contact lens in your eye to help it heal. If it falls out, let your doctor know. Do not try to put it back in.
It’s important to not rub your eyes for 5 days after the procedure.
You may have sensitivity to light. Sunglasses can help. Some people feel like they have something in their eye at first.
If you have severe pain or a sudden worsening of your eyesight, let your doctor know right away.
Your Vision After Corneal Cross-Linking?
After a cross-linking procedure, your eyesight will be blurry at first. You may notice changes in your vision from time to time to time during the healing process. You may be more sensitive to light and have poorer vision for about 1-3 months after the surgery.
The goal of corneal cross-linking is to slow your disease and prevent future vision problems, but in some cases, your eyesight may get better over time.
Once you’ve had corneal cross-linking, you might need new glasses or contacts
Risk
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Like most surgeries, corneal cross-linking can sometimes cause problems, such as:
- An eye infection
- Eye pain or swelling
- Damage to the cornea or epithelium
- Blurred vision, hazy vision, or other vision problems
Before you have the procedure, ask your doctor about your chances of having these issues.