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 Care & Surgery Center at 908-789-8999, visit The Eye Care
& Surgery Center,
Google
or facebook.com/eyecareandsurgerycenter to schedule an appointment.
The Eye Care & Surgery Center is located at 592 Springfield
Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey 07090, 10 Mountain Boulevard, Warren, New Jersey
07059 and 517 Route One South, Suite 1100, Iselin, New Jersey 08830, and is conveniently located for patients from throughout
central and northern New Jersey.
