Are there any new treatments for keratoconus?

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.

There are!: Collagen cross-linking is a new treatment for keratoconus, a structural deficiency of the cornea resulting in stretching and bowing of the its curvature. This leads to reduced vision, high refractive error (mostly astigmatism), and breakdown of the corneal clarity. Intacs, segments of silicone inserted into the cornea to reshape it, are another option. Ask your eyemd for your closest provider!

Crosslinking: Corneal collagen crosslinking is the newest treatment for keratoconus. It was developed in 1998 - and has been shown to stop the progression of keratoconus. It is still not approved in the us - but there are many clinical trials - include cxlusa - which I am a part of.

Current Treatment: Current treatment for keratoconus are intacs and cxl.

Collagen cross-links: Keratoconus in many cases can be treated with corneal collagen cross linking. This is now offered by many corneal specialists. You should be seeing such a specialist if you have this condition.