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

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C3R. please consult local cornea specialist for further management ...  Read More

Hello sir, I want to know wether psychosis like symptoms occur in keratoconus. Does treating keratoconus treat these effects?

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Yes there is coexistence ...  Read More

Hello dr, My dr. Told me that i have keratoconus. I have done c3r on right eye. But i want second opinion that i have keratoconus so that i do c3r on my left eye. Can you please datail explain for my topography report (attached). And Which class of my keratoconus is. Thanks in advance

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it's compatible. please have a regular biannual or annual check up. ...  Read More

I have keratoconus in my both eyes please tell me that i am eligible for government jobs or not. Plese help.

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You are very much eligible for govt job if your vision is within the acceptable criteria ...  Read More

I wanted to know more about keratoconus as i am suffering from it. Would you like to help? Tell me about it's causes, treatment and precautions.

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Keratoconus is a progressive disorder with multifactorial etiology. It's generally found to be associated with allergic conjunctivitis, VKC, which involves eye rubbing. Treatment depends on stage of ...  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?

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

I had examined my eyes on Sunday. The examiner say that your eyes suffering from keratoconus . so what should i do now. Please help me.

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Please share the reports. Also share the vision with glasses and without glasses. ...  Read More

Is corneal transplantation the only solution for advanced keratoconus? Or are there any special contact lenses?

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For advanced keratoconus, corneal transplantation is good option. Other options depend on corneal thickness and topography ...  Read More

I am suffering from keratoconus. My age is 17 . Should I go for C3R surgery or wait for my full growth.

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Hello If Keratoconus is progressive then you must proceed ahead with C3r ...  Read More

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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Hello 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 ti ...  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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Hi You are having keratoconus in RE.It is treatable with corneal collagen cross linking procedure.It is effective and stops cornea from more thinning.There are multiple reasons for that and one of it ...  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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Regular check up is highly recommended ...  Read More

I had a C3r procedure on both eyes 2 days ago my pain is less now but my vision is worse it is blurry, why? How much time it will take

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Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns ...  Read More

Hi, I am a 31 year old.I have been using scleral lenses for past 1 year for advance keratoconus in left eye.I use Ns 100 0.9% saline to fill my lense for insertion but for a few days now I feel my lenses are getting cloudy and foggy or there is white debris in the lens reservoir between my eye where this is liquid. Is there a need to change to the

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Contactless spoilage is an issue with the hydrogel lenses. Spoilage can occur at some stage with complex deposits of proteins, lipids and minerals etc. This affects the transparency of the material an ...  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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Need cornea specialist opinion ...  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?

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Please consult for detail evaluation ...  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

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Please upload corneal topography. Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns ...  Read More

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

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Inadequate information. Please consult online ...  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?

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Please share your topography reports. With that kind of power, i don't think contura vision will be advisable. Better to consider icl in both eyes. But then again, there are lots of factors to be c ...  Read More

I'm 23 years young female and have a power of 7.5 in both eyes and suspect keratoconus. Doctors advised me to do ICL but I'm scared since it's an intra ocular process and changes of developing cataract soon, is there any other option of refractive surgery? Or ICL is save?

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Cxl i. E collagen cross linking is a another type of sx too... Have you done topography of your eyes.. Send it to me.. And connect ...  Read More

1. Eye checkup in October-2020, revealed a power and obtained prescription glasses for the same [report attached] 2. Post that, Recurring issues of sudden onset of blurred vision, burning sensation in the eyes coupled with headaches. Watery eyes along with it. 3. Had a consultation on 14-August-2023 for which the prescription is attached. The power

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Please go for CXL. ...  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?

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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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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 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.

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Please share the reports ...  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

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Please consult online to address your concerns ...  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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You can get a repeat refraction, sometimes there are errors. Consult privately for more discussion. ...  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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.1 if keratoconus is showing progression in pentacam then you should go for C3R as collagen cross linking will halt the progression of myopia. 2. Rapid increase in myopia in left eye can be a sign of ...  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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Pl check up for pantacam report ...  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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Detailed examination is needed ...  Read More

Does sunlight cause keratoconus progression? Should I wear sunglass all the time if I have keratoconus. Few study suggest to go out in sunlight and few to avoid sunlight.

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Its better to wear goggles in sunlight as few studies have shown that UV radiation present in sunlight accelerate keratoconus progression. Moreover wearing sunglasses protect the eye from allergens pr ...  Read More

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