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Keratoconus
I have diagnosed keratoconus before 3 years back, Is it curable. What is advanced treatment for this, what is the progression time. What precautions I have to take. Please suggest.
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Keratoconus is not a condition that needs to be cured.just like diabetes or high blood pressure.its progression ,if present needs to be prevented.keratoconus patients should repeat a test called pentacam/corneal topography every 6 months to check for progression.if progression is present,collagen cross-linking or a new procedure called FILI(femto intrastromal lenticular Insertion) needs to be done depending on the state of your cornea. Both are relatively painless and quick procedured.There is no definite progression time,but keratoconus generally doesn't progress beyond the age of 35 years.
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repeat corneal topography
consult a refractive surgeon /cornea specialist
get spectacle and contact lens correction rechecked
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avoid rubbing of eyes
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Progression can be stop by c3r Treatment . You stop by wearing rose k contact lens
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A. It is treatable condition
B. Treatment options depends on condition of cornea......in case of progression,we try to halt the progression by collagen cross linking
C. It usually progresses till age of 35 years....some may progress beyond this age also
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