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Keratoconus

Individuals with keratoconus have corneas shaped like a cone. A healthy cornea is uniform in shape, and is often shaped like a volleyball. When someone has keratoconus, the shape of the cornea is distorted. In some cases, vision cannot be corrected with glasses or contact lenses, and requires a corneal transplant.

The causes of this condition are generally not known, but it usually affects people beginning in the early teens and continuing until the 30s.

Denver Keratoconus Treatment

A corneal transplant may be required if the cornea becomes too thin; however, this is rare. For most people, the decision to have a corneal transplant depends upon their level of “ocular” frustration.

Keratoconus Surgery

If surgery is decided upon, it takes approximately two months to find a compatible donor cornea. After surgery, eye drops are typically necessary for eight to twelve months. Transplant recipients may be fit with a contact lens or glasses soon after the operation; however, a prescription for glasses or contact lenses will not be given until eight to twelve months after the surgery.