Keratoconus causes the cornea to thin and bulge into a cone shape, leading to distorted vision and potential complications if untreated. At Todani Eye Center in Plainville, Massachusetts, Dr. Amit Todani and our skilled team offer cutting-edge treatments to manage keratoconus effectively and enhance your visual clarity.
Custom-designed rigid gas permeable or scleral lenses to improve vision by conforming to the irregular corneal shape.
The first FDA-approved procedure that strengthens corneal tissue to halt or slow the progression of keratoconus.
For advanced cases, replacing damaged corneal tissue with healthy donor tissue to restore vision.
During regular eye exams, your Todani Eye Center provider screens for keratoconus by examining your corneas up close and evaluating any new symptoms.
Keratoconus treatment depends on the stage of the disease at the time of diagnosis, your symptoms, and other individual factors. Vision correction In early stages, when you have only mild changes in your corneas, you may simply need an up-to-date vision correction (glasses or contact lenses.) Specialty contact lenses As keratoconus progresses, your Todani Eye Center provider may recommend a special type of contact lenses. Rigid lenses can help to prevent corneal bulging. Another option is scleral lenses, which are larger than standard contact lenses and less likely to become dislodged by corneal bulging. Collagen cross-linking
One of the most effective newer treatments for keratoconus is collagen cross-linking. Todani Eye Center uses iLink™ corneal cross-linking, the first Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved procedure of this type. The iLink system treats progressive keratoconus by stiffening and strengthening weakened corneas. In corneal cross-linking treatment, your provider administers special Photrexa® eyedrops together with ultraviolet light. This combination approach can slow or even stop the progression of keratoconus. Cornea replacement Some people with severe keratoconus may eventually need cornea surgery due to scarring. In cornea replacement surgery, your surgeon removes the damaged portion of your cornea and positions healthy donor tissue in its place. Early diagnosis and treatments like special contacts and corneal cross-linking can prevent your keratoconus from worsening and may help you to avoid cornea replacement. For expert keratoconus care, call Todani Eye Center or click on the online scheduling tool to arrange your eye exam today.
