Keratoconus, the disease…

Keratoconus is a disease that creates a thinning of the cornea or the clear front surface of the eye. Normal outward pressure within the eye causes the cornea to progressively bulge into a cone-like shape. The change in the cornea’s shape can have a dramatic impact on one’s vision. In more severe cases, normal everyday activities such as driving and reading can be difficult to perform. Although keratoconus rarely results in total blindness, 20% of all patients will at some time need to undergo a corneal transplant, according to medical experts.

For keratoconus patients who are contact lens intolerant, there is now a revolutionary new procedure available, Intacs prescription inserts. Intacs provide a new option to improve both corrected and uncorrected vision, and may defer the need for a corneal transplant.

If you would like to learn whether Intacs may help you, request a consultation online or call the UC San Diego Shiley Eye Center at (858) 822-2566.

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For more information, visit the National Keratoconus Foundation’s Web site at www.nkcf.org/.