Eye Disease Keratoconus Treatment- 233 Questions Answered

Sir, i have keratoconus in my both eyes...what is the final treatment for this??? and in what age my vision will be stationary???

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Homoeopath | Surat

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final treatment will be surgery but if you want to avoid surgery as much as possible, than you can go for homoeopathy bcz its ultimately degenerative process of cornea which can be covered by homoeo ... Read More

What's the best treatment for keratoconus. I have early keratoconus in my right eye and little more in the left eye. Right eye pachy thin locat is 471 um and for left eye it is 461 um. Also which place in Bangalore offers best treatment?

Asked for Male, 32 Years 1853 Views v

Dr. A K Goel Ophthalmologist | Moradabad

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At this age it's likely to be stable .Please get regular check up done and if it increases or your vision decreases the you must get c3r done. ... Read More

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What is the average cost of C3R (keratoconus treatment) in Chennai?. How many days rest is recommended after the treatment?.

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Dr. A K Goel Ophthalmologist | Moradabad

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It depends upon the hospital and doctor. ... Read More

I have keratoconus 2nd stage . I've gone under c3R surgery also. But my eye vision is very poor.i want to get eye transplantation.could anyone please guide me.

Asked for Male, 24 Years 893 Views v

Dr. Arjun Kumar Singh Ophthalmologist | Patna

Keratoconus is progressive eye disease in which round cornea thins& begin to bulge into a cone like shape.This cone deflects the light as it enters the eye causing distorted vision.It may occur in ... Read More

Recently i have planned going for LASIK surgery, in the process doctors found i have keratoconus, so they suggested not to go for LASIK. Is there any way to get rid of my eye sight(economically)? Does keratoconus need any treatment? Is it dangerous?

Asked for Male, 21 Years 569 Views v

Dr. Raghavendra Bharati General Physician | Thane

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Your surgeon was right in not operating. Keratoconus will need treatment if progressive. ... Read More

My wife has keratoconus, we were informed of this just yesterday. Currently, we are looking for all kinds of possible treatments. So can someone tell me what is the keratoconus treatment? We are willing to try everything, be it Ayurveda, allopathy or homeopathy. Informative responses from doctors or medical practitioners would be great.

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Dr. Vaibhev Mittal Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Sangrur

Hello Treatment options depend on many factors A. If keratoconus is progressive or stable B. Corneal thickness and topography etc If it is stable then we can wait for any treatment Regular eye check u ... Read More

Wanted to know about the treatment of keratoconus ...!! Left eye vision is disturbed ..I see slight shades of whatever i read

Asked for Male, 21 Years 126 Views v

Dr. Smriti Jain Ophthalmologist | Dehradun

If your keratoconus is stable , then can go for Contacts specifically fitted. If it is progressive, will need collagen cross linking . ... Read More

Keratoconus detected 5 years back. It is increasing. Eye sight increasing. Present using lences. Present treatment going on in LVP EYE CARE. I WANT TO KNOW TREATMENT BY ACUPRESSURE, ACPUNCTURE FOR KERATOCONUS

Asked for Female, 21 Years 2604 Views v

Dr. Y Siva Kumar General Physician | Hyderabad

You may need a procedure called CXR OR C3R to stabilize the keratoconus. It is preferable to continue as advised by LVP or consult another ophthalmologist. We are not trained in the methods mentioned ... Read More

I am suffering from keratoconus problem , for this i want to know in detail about c3r surgery , how much it will cost and since i am from jharkhand so for how long i have to stay in the place from where i do my treatment and what will be the precaution i have to take after surgey as i have to work 12 in front of computer screen.

Asked for Male, 22 Years 481 Views v

Dr. A K Goel Ophthalmologist | Moradabad

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You can go to lvpi hydrabad.the cost is likely to be approx 25 to 40 k .recovery may take few months. Need not to stay longer . A couple of days is usually sufficient. ... Read More

Hi Team Recently i got to know I am having Keratoconus. Doctor suggested me to go with C3R surgery and also CAIRS surgery for Diagnosis. How ever C3R is mandatory can you please let me know if CAIRS treatment is safe and accurate. Thanks & Regards

Asked for Female, 26 Years 216 Views v

Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar Pulmonologist | Hyderabad

Pl consult ophthalmologist withall your reports,so as to evaluate the benefit of type of surgery. ... Read More

I had photophobia on and off then since last three months I'm not able to read as my right eyes near vision is a little blur and I went to eye specialist he told me after doing slit lamp and other test that I maybe have early keratoconus , I am also sending the K values of my both eye and right eye has k2 value 48 and k1 is 44and left eye k1 is 42.

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Asked for Female, 28 Years 137 Views v

Dr. Nikhilesh Shete Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Sangli

Visit nearby cornea and refractive surgeon ... Read More

Hello sir. I had right eye keratoconus in 2018 which has been operated and my doctor advised hard contact lenses but I am using glasses since operation and I didn't go for follow up 2 years back I went for regular visits and doctor said everything is fine since I studied keratoconus is Bilateral condition. Should I go regularly and check my left ey

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Asked for Male, 24 Years 147 Views v

Dr. Jyothi Ophthalmologist | Hyderabad

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Hi Definitely you should do regular eye checkup for both eyes and take necessary precautions and medication if needed anytime without delay so that you can actually protect the other eye. ... Read More

I am 35 y/o Software engineer m. I can't read with my left eye ( Double Blurry Vission). I have consulted Shroff Eye Hospital, Delhi. Dr did C3R for Keratoconus in left eye. vision is same ( Doctor already told me that c3r won't improve my visions). Doctor suggested me to go for special contact lenses and upon testing My vision was improved.

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Dr. Saba Kausar Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Bangalore

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Please consult cornea specialist ... Read More

Hi , I accidentally poked and my eyes got pressed . I have keratoconus and I have had c3r few years back and eyes are stable. I poke or press my eyes accidentally few times Will it have any effect on keratoconus progression?

Asked for Female, 29 Years 201 Views v

Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar Pulmonologist | Hyderabad

Mostly nothing will happen.pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment. ... Read More

Hi Doctors My wife has -4.25 cylindrical power in left eye and she also has keratoconus What is the best available treatment for this disease to avoid glasses

Asked for Male, 28 Years 579 Views v

Dr. Sana Rasheed Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Bangalore

To treat the cause of keratoconus is important like any allergy to stop further progression ... Read More

Sir best advanced treatment for keratoconus Previously dalk at NH, Now using scleral contact lenses Need further information

Asked for Male, 50 Years 114 Views v

Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar Pulmonologist | Hyderabad

C3r will be effective. But Pl consult ophthalmologist with detailed history and reports and treatment taken for better evaluation and treatment. ... Read More

Doctor has suspected Keratoconus in my both eyes. What will be the best course of treatment? Please help.

Asked for Male, 31 Years 313 Views v

Dr. Rutvi Parikh Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Vadodara

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Consult cornea specialist ... Read More

I have keratoconus suspect in left eye. Right eye thickness - 524 Left eye thickness - 513 Can I have icl in left eye with keratoconus suspect and in right eye contoura vision surgery! Power is 7.25 in both eyes Can both eyes have different refractive surgeries?

Asked for Female, 23 Years 169 Views v

Dr. Ravi Chandna Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Bhopal

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You may not be fit for either LASIK or ICL. Kindly upload your topography reports. Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns ... Read More

Left eye power - 7.5 and thickness 503 (suspects Keratoconus) Right eye - 7.25 and thickness 528 If topography shows suspects Keratoconus and pentacam is clear, then lasik can be done?

Asked for Female, 23 Years 231 Views v

Dr. Azher Lodhi Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Aurangabad

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Please share pentacam reports ... Read More

I am 23 years young female. My power for right eye is -7.25 Left eye -7.50 (cylindrical-0.25) Left eye thickness = 503 (Suspects Keratoconus) Right eye thickness = 528 I really want to get rid of spectacles. Which surgery is recommended for this? Can contura lasik be done? Also any drops or medications which will cure suspection of Kerato

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Asked for Female, 23 Years 288 Views v

Dr. Manoj Rai Mehta Ophthalmologist | Faridabad

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You need strengthening of corneal tissue along with a refractive procedure.. It can be planned only after a thorough investigation and discussion with pros and cons of each procedure.. It may be relev ... Read More

Hi, I am having keratoconus in my left eye and doctor has suggested for Intacs + cxl treatment. Shall I proceed with same or should have a second opinion.Also what will be the approximate cost of Intacs + cxl treatment for my left eye?

Asked for Male, 29 Years 45 Views v

Dr. Saba Kausar Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Bangalore

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Hi, Please share topography reports. Its difficult to comment on the procedure without examining the eye or seeing topography reports. Intacs are expensive. Depends on hospital. Approximately more t ... Read More

Hi, I am a keratoconus patient. I wanted a 2nd opinion on my pentacam report from a cornea specialist doctor. Can any cornea specialist doctor who sees this post reply please Thanks.

Asked for Female, 26 Years 142 Views v

Dr. Miss Hema Mansukhlal Mer Ophthalmologist | Mumbai

Please share reports & seek consultation ... Read More

Hi doctor, can you please review my pentacam report attached here and let me know what level of keratoconus do I have. Also, should I undergo C3R? Please help me with it. I am under immense stress after knowing this. Thanks

Asked for Female, 26 Years 124 Views v

Dr. Miss Hema Mansukhlal Mer Ophthalmologist | Mumbai

Please seek virtual consultation. ... Read More

Hi Doctor, I am 26 yr old female. I was diagnosed with keratoconus in right eye in Feb 1st week 2023 and left eye was normal. We waited for 3 months as per doctor's advice and then had pentacam again in may 1st 2023. The pentacam report showed some progression in my right eye and doctor suggested to do C3R. While in my left eye, my left eye was sta

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Asked for Female, 26 Years 212 Views v

Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar Pulmonologist | Hyderabad

Pl have repeat Refraction test.pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment. ... Read More

Hi Doctor, I am a 26 yr old female. I was diagnosed with keratoconus in right eye in Feb 1st week and left eye was normal. We waited for 3 months as per doctor's advice and then had pentacam again in may 2023. Doctor could see some minor progression in my right eye and left eye seemed to be stable. Doctor has suggested a C3R. Should I go for it? Al

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Asked for Female, 26 Years 111 Views v

Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar Pulmonologist | Hyderabad

Yes.c3r will be effective.pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment. ... Read More

Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old female and I have been detected eith keratoconus in my right eye. I will be going through C3R tomorrow. For my left eye, my spherical number was constant since 2021 till march 2023 , it was -2.00 but within 1 month , my left eye spherical power has suddenly increased from -2 to -2.75. but cylinder power is constant. W

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Asked for Female, 26 Years 153 Views v

Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar Pulmonologist | Hyderabad

Pl check pantacom reports.pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment. ... Read More

Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old female and I have been detected eith keratoconus in my right eye. I will be going through C3R tomorrow. For my left eye, my spherical number was constant since 2021 till march 2023 , it was -2.00 but within 1 month , my left eye spherical power has suddenly increased from -2 to -2.75. but cylinder power is constant. W

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Asked for Female, 26 Years 141 Views v

Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar Pulmonologist | Hyderabad

Advised dilated examination. Pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment. ... Read More

My son got his eyes tested. He is 5 years old. Right eye power (distant) +0.5 sph, -0.5 Cyl, axis 80, vision 6/9, Left eye power (distant) +0.5 sph, -0.75 cyl, axis 180, vision 6/9. I want to know what is the disease because of of which he got eye power? Does the power increases with time?

Asked for Male, 5 Years 166 Views v

Dr. Ravi Chandna Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Bhopal

Sounds like the child has mixed astigmatism. The most common cause of astigmatism in children is allergic eye disease, due to which child rubs his eyes and gets the number. There is a tendency to incr ... Read More

I have keratoconus in both eyes it's Been 2.5 months since C3R and Intacs surgery but there is still a lot of light sensitivity. When can I expect that to go away ?

Asked for Female, 25 Years 202 Views v

Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar Pulmonologist | Hyderabad

It takes 6 to 9 months to go.pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment. ... Read More

I have keratoconus in both eyes ( left more than right ). I was advised to do Corneal Collagen Crosslinking procedure . Where can I do it from and how much does it cost ? I was also advised to do topographic removal of corneal epithelium for keratoconus . What is the price of this ? Are both really required ? Or can I just do the crosslinking to

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Asked for Female, 25 Years 154 Views v

Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar Pulmonologist | Hyderabad

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It all depends upon the pre surgical evaluation of keratoconus.The cost will depends upon the type of eye institute and the surgeon. Pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment. ... Read More

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Sir, i have keratoconus in my both eyes...what is the final treatment for this??? and in what age my vision will be stationary???

What's the best treatment for keratoconus. I have early keratoconus in my right eye and little more in the left eye. Right eye pachy thin locat is 471 um and for left eye it is 461 um. Also which place in Bangalore offers best treatment?

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What is the average cost of C3R (keratoconus treatment) in Chennai?. How many days rest is recommended after the treatment?.

I have keratoconus 2nd stage . I've gone under c3R surgery also. But my eye vision is very poor.i want to get eye transplantation.could anyone please guide me.

Recently i have planned going for LASIK surgery, in the process doctors found i have keratoconus, so they suggested not to go for LASIK. Is there any way to get rid of my eye sight(economically)? Does keratoconus need any treatment? Is it dangerous?

Wanted to know about the treatment of keratoconus ...!! Left eye vision is disturbed ..I see slight shades of whatever i read

Keratoconus detected 5 years back. It is increasing. Eye sight increasing. Present using lences. Present treatment going on in LVP EYE CARE. I WANT TO KNOW TREATMENT BY ACUPRESSURE, ACPUNCTURE FOR KERATOCONUS

Hi Team Recently i got to know I am having Keratoconus. Doctor suggested me to go with C3R surgery and also CAIRS surgery for Diagnosis. How ever C3R is mandatory can you please let me know if CAIRS treatment is safe and accurate. Thanks & Regards

Hi , I accidentally poked and my eyes got pressed . I have keratoconus and I have had c3r few years back and eyes are stable. I poke or press my eyes accidentally few times Will it have any effect on keratoconus progression?

Hi Doctors My wife has -4.25 cylindrical power in left eye and she also has keratoconus What is the best available treatment for this disease to avoid glasses

Sir best advanced treatment for keratoconus Previously dalk at NH, Now using scleral contact lenses Need further information

Doctor has suspected Keratoconus in my both eyes. What will be the best course of treatment? Please help.

I have keratoconus suspect in left eye. Right eye thickness - 524 Left eye thickness - 513 Can I have icl in left eye with keratoconus suspect and in right eye contoura vision surgery! Power is 7.25 in both eyes Can both eyes have different refractive surgeries?

Left eye power - 7.5 and thickness 503 (suspects Keratoconus) Right eye - 7.25 and thickness 528 If topography shows suspects Keratoconus and pentacam is clear, then lasik can be done?

Hi, I am having keratoconus in my left eye and doctor has suggested for Intacs + cxl treatment. Shall I proceed with same or should have a second opinion.Also what will be the approximate cost of Intacs + cxl treatment for my left eye?

Hi, I am a keratoconus patient. I wanted a 2nd opinion on my pentacam report from a cornea specialist doctor. Can any cornea specialist doctor who sees this post reply please Thanks.

Hi doctor, can you please review my pentacam report attached here and let me know what level of keratoconus do I have. Also, should I undergo C3R? Please help me with it. I am under immense stress after knowing this. Thanks

My son got his eyes tested. He is 5 years old. Right eye power (distant) +0.5 sph, -0.5 Cyl, axis 80, vision 6/9, Left eye power (distant) +0.5 sph, -0.75 cyl, axis 180, vision 6/9. I want to know what is the disease because of of which he got eye power? Does the power increases with time?

I have keratoconus in both eyes it's Been 2.5 months since C3R and Intacs surgery but there is still a lot of light sensitivity. When can I expect that to go away ?

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