Keratoconus Diagnosis & Treatment in Vaishali, Ghaziabad – Drishti Eye & ENT Care
Keratoconus is a progressive eye disorder where the cornea thins and bulges into a cone shape, distorting vision and causing symptoms like blurred or distorted vision and light sensitivity. At Drishti Eye & ENT Care, we offer early diagnosis and advanced treatments to manage keratoconus and preserve your vision effectively.
What is Keratoconus?
In keratoconus, the normally round cornea becomes irregularly shaped and thin, which negatively impacts the way light enters the eye, resulting in distorted and reduced vision. Usually developing during teenage years or early adulthood, it can progress rapidly or slowly, requiring timely intervention.
Symptoms to Watch For
- Blurred or distorted vision that glasses cannot fully correct.
- Frequent changes in eyeglass prescriptions.
- Increased sensitivity to bright light and glare, making night driving difficult.
- Seeing halos or multiple images.
- Sudden vision worsening due to corneal swelling (hydrops) in advanced stages.
How is Keratoconus Diagnosed?
Early detection is crucial. Our specialists use:
- Comprehensive eye exams including vision tests.
- Slit-lamp examination to assess corneal shape and look for signs like Fleischer’s ring or Vogt’s striae.
- Corneal topography and tomography to map the corneal surface in detail and measure thinning.
- Pachymetry to measure corneal thickness.
- Retinoscopy and keratometry for curvature assessment.
Treatment Options at Drishti Eye & ENT Care
- Eyeglasses or Soft Contact Lenses: For mild keratoconus to correct early vision changes.
- Specialized Contact Lenses: Rigid gas-permeable (RGP) lenses or scleral lenses for better vision in moderate keratoconus.
- Corneal Cross-Linking: A minimally invasive procedure that strengthens corneal collagen with riboflavin drops and UV light, slowing disease progression.
- Intracorneal Ring Segments (Intacs): Small implants inserted into the cornea to flatten and reshape it for improved vision.
- Corneal Transplantation: For advanced cases with scarring or severe thinning, transplant surgery replaces damaged cornea with a donor cornea.
- Emerging treatments are also monitored and evaluated to provide you with the latest in care.
Why Choose Drishti Eye & ENT Care for Keratoconus?
- Expert diagnosis with cutting-edge imaging and testing technologies.
- Personalized treatment plans suited to each stage of keratoconus.
- Experienced ophthalmologists specializing in corneal disorders.
- Convenient location serving Vaishali, Ghaziabad, and Delhi NCR.
- Comprehensive patient education and continuous follow-up care.
Protect your vision from keratoconus progression—schedule a detailed corneal evaluation today at Drishti Eye & ENT Care, your trusted eye care center in Vaishali, Ghaziabad.