Keratoconus Treatment

Keratoconus is a progressive eye condition that weakens the cornea, causing it to thin and bulge into a cone shape. This can lead to significant vision problems, as the irregular shape prevents the cornea from focusing light properly onto the retina. Early detection and treatment are crucial in managing this condition and preserving vision. At St. Michael’s Eye & Laser Institute in Pinellas County and the Tampa Bay area, we offer advanced treatment options, including Intacs and corneal cross-linking, that help prevent the need for more invasive procedures like corneal transplant surgery. The Risks of Ignoring Keratoconus… More

Keratoconus is a condition in which a patient’s cornea gets progressively thinner, causing it to bulge outward in a cone-like shape. This irregularity causes incoming light to refract improperly to the retina, which means that patients usually experience vision distortion in the form of astigmatism and nearsightedness. While keratoconus used to be a terrible diagnosis because treatments were limited, advancements have made it so that most patients do not have to worry about major consequences. Here, the doctors at St. Michael’s Eye & Laser Institute explain the evolution of keratoconus treatments. Early Keratoconus Treatments Keratoconus was… More