Question 1

tips about corneal transplant as treatment for keratoconus?

Accepted Answer

Keratoconus: Corneal transplant is a highly successful surgery in keratoconus patients in which all other treatment options have been exhausted.

Question 2

can you give me some suggestions for corneal transplant as treatment for keratoconus?

Accepted Answer

Good prognosis: Keratoconus is a progressive corneal disorder in which it becomes more irregular in shape over time, blurring vision. Often glasses or contacts can achieve good vision early on, but sometimes a cornea transplant is needed. The prognosis is very good for cornea transplant in keratoconus. The recovery can take around 6 months or more to achieve your best vision. There is usually little pain.

Question 3

what advancements are there on keratoconus treatment other than transplants and contacts? does riboflavin+laser work?

Accepted Answer

Keratoconus can: be successfully treated with rigid or hybrid contact lenses, surgical intervention and recently with corneal collagen crosslinking with Riboflavin (CXL). CXL is not a cure for keratoconus but can slow its progression. Ask your Ophthalmologist for your best course of action.

Question 4

are there any new treatments for keratoconus?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Vitamin b2/riboflavin  eye drops along with ultraviolet light has been successfully used in clinical trials to strengthen the cornea  and reduce the need for corneal transplants.  See http://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=skh9mejytra.

Question 5

are keratoconus treatments not hard contacts?

Accepted Answer

Current Treatments: Current treatments for keratoconus include: intacs and cross-linking. These help lift up and strengthen the cornea and there is no need for hard contact lenses.

Question 6

are there any treatments for keratoconus?

Accepted Answer

Keratoconus: Yes there are treatments and this must be done under the care of an ophthalmologist.

Question 7

do keratoconus treatments that are not hard contacts exist?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Depending on severity.  Sometimes just glasses or soft toric contacts can be used.  Then rgp lenses.  Then surgical intervention.

Question 8

is it necessary for a patient of keretoconus, who has taken the c3r treatment to wear hard lenses?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Depending on the curvature of your cornea after the c3r treatment, you may still need contact lenses to correct your vision.  Collagen crosslinking can stabilize the cornea, but does not necessarily correct your vision to be perfect without glasses or contacts.

Question 9

what are the disadvantages of yoga as a form of treatment?

Accepted Answer

Need to know more: Yoga is well known to help with anxiety, depression, and physical symptoms.  It can also be helpful for a variety of conditions.  One must get a good instructor who has experience treating your certain condition.  There are many types of yoga being practiced, so you must find the one that is most suitable to your needs and physical condition.  You usually need time to get results.

Question 10

can i cure my keratoconus?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Keratoconus is a condition in which the cornea, or front of the eye, is very steep.  Patients with keratoconus are often very near-sighted and have astigmatism.  Hard contact lenses can correct for this in most cases.  For corneas that are too steep or irregular for contacts or those with scarring, corneal transplantation can be done.

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