Keratoconus
is a disease of the cornea in which the normally round dome like shape
undergoes thinning and begins to bulge. This results in light entering the eye
being irregularly focused and blurring of vision. Early on, the vision changes
from keratoconus can be managed with eyeglasses and even later with contact
lenses. However, keratoconus is progressive and many sufferers require cornea
transplant surgery. The use of a new treatment option called Corneal Cross
Linking
appears to be successful in the treatment of keratoconus and stabilizes the
shape of the cornea either significantly or completely halting the disease
progression.
If
you or someone you know suffers from keratoconus and would like to know more
about corneal cross linking, schedule an eye exam at The Eye
Clinic of Texas, an affiliate of Houston Eye Associates, at 800-423-3937, visit
The Eye Clinic of Texas, Google or facebook.com/ecot.lasik.
The Eye Clinic of
Texas is an affiliate of Houston Eye Associates, the largest ophthalmology
clinic in the nation. We are a leading eye care practice serving the greater
Houston, Galveston & League City with offices at 1100 Gulf Freeway, Suite
114, League City, Texas 77573 and 2302 Avenue P, Galveston, Texas.
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