Having Trouble Seeing Clearly - Even With Glasses? You May Have Keratoconus

DISCOVER THE FACTS ABOUT KERATOCONUS

Early Detection. Personalized Treatment. Advanced Care.

Keratoconus is a progressive eye condition where the cornea (the clear front surface of the eye) thins and bulges into a cone shape. This irregularity distorts light entering the eye, leading to blurred or distorted vision, glare, and light sensitivity. As it advances, standard glasses or contact lenses may no longer provide clear vision.

Common Symptoms of Keratoconus

Most patients are unaware they have Keratoconus. Early symptoms of Keratoconus include blurrier vision or progressively poor vision that is not easily corrected. Other Keratoconus symptoms include:

GLARE AND HALOS AROUND LIGHTS

SENSITIVITY TO

BRIGHT LIGHTS

EYE IRRITATION

AND HEADACHES

POOR VISION

AT NIGHT

WORSENING VISION OR CLOUDY VISION

WHAT CAUSES KERATOCONUS?

While the exact cause is unknown, keratoconus is believed to result from a combination of genetic, environmental, and systemic factors. It often runs in families and can be worsened by:

Chronic eye rubbing

Eye allergies or irritation

Conditions like Down syndrome or connective tissue disorders

DETECTING KERATOCONUS

Recognizing early signs of Keratoconus can help prevent vision loss. Common symptoms include:

Blurred or distorted vision

Glare and halos, especially at night

Light sensitivity

Frequent changes in your glasses or contact lens prescription

Vision that doesn’t correct to 20/20 with glasses

ADVANCED KERATOCONUS DIAGNOSIS TOOLS

If you’re concerned about your vision or have a family history of keratoconus, it’s important to schedule regular comprehensive eye exams. We use state-of-the-art keratoconus diagnosis tools and eye imaging for keratoconus to detect the condition early and monitor its progression.

Our comprehensive diagnostic process can include:

Visual acuity testing
Corneal topography – 3D eye imaging for keratoconus
Pachymetry – Measuring corneal thickness
Slit-lamp exam – Evaluating corneal clarity and shape

Our Technology

Scleral Profilometry Guided Contact Lens Fitting:

sMap3D™ is a non-invasive corneo-scleral topographer that maps the eye’s surface in 3–5 minutes. It captures one million data points using three gaze directions to create a precise 360° map of the cornea and sclera. This data enables the creation of custom scleral lenses for improved comfort, fit, and vision, reducing the need for multiple fittings.

Ovitz Higher Order Aberration Correction:

The OVITZ xwave aberrometer detects aberrations anywhere they exist along the path of light through your eye. Then a scleral contact lens is specially designed and made with built-in corrections for your eye to achieve your clearest vision possible to try and eliminate glare, ghosting, starbursts, haloes, and distortions. We are one of five offices in the state of Texas with this design and the only current providers in the DFW area.

TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR KERATOCONUS

While there is no cure, modern treatments can significantly improve vision and slow disease progression.

Non-Surgical Solutions:

Eyeglasses or soft contacts (for early stages)

Specialty contact lenses like scleral or rigid gas-permeable lenses

SEE OUR SCLERAL LENS TREATMENT

Advanced Procedures:

Corneal Cross-Linking (CXL) – Strengthens the cornea to prevent worsening
CTAK (Cornea Tissue Addition Keratoplasty)
Topography-guided PRK
Intracorneal ring segments (ICRS)
Laser-assisted corneal transplant (for severe cases)

TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR VISION TODAY

Keratoconus doesn’t have to limit your life. With early detection, personalized treatment, and expert care, you can maintain clear, comfortable vision.