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Keratoconus
Can Keratoconus lead to complete blindness? Can it be cured through contact lenses or Glasses? Is laser treatmenr mandatory for th3 same?
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Advanced progressive keratoconus can lead to severe reduction in vision. It can lead to further complications like rupture of cornea etc which can endanger ones vision.
It cannot be "cured" by contact lenses or glasses
If it is progressive meaning if disease is found to be worsening with time then it can be stabilized with CXL treatment commonly known as laser. Not mandatory in stable keratoconus /above age of 40
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Please get evaluated by cornea specialist.
Get a pentacam test done and get a proper diagnosis if one has keratoconus...if yes,is it progressive,age,grade of keratoconus. Based on aforementioned variables, treatment options are available.
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A. First step is to assess if it is progressive or not.
If progression is there then collagen cross linking is advised.else we can observe and depending on corneal Topography, glasses or contact lens etc are advised
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There are multiple remedies to overcome the problem of blindness. Be positive. And consult a good cornea specialist. Ther are remedies like specs ,contact lens. C3r and keratoplasty etc.
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Dr. Jagadeesh Reddy Bandi
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
17 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It depends on the corneal curvatures and the integrity . Can manage it with contact lens to an extent and then you need treatment for building the integrity . Some of them are progressive and the others non progressive . Would need a detailed evaluation .
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