What is Keratoconus?

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Keratoconus is an eye condition where the cornea thins and weakens over time. As a result, the cornea forms a cone shape and bulges outward.  The cornea’s irregular shape prevents the light entering your eye from properly focusing on the retina. In addition, the irregular cornea can distort the light, causing considerable vision impairment. While […]

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What Is Corneal Cross-Linking?

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Keratoconus Eye

Your cornea is as unique as your thumbprint. Not only is the curvature of your cornea one of a kind, but the thickness and strength of it as well. You can correct misshapen corneas with a procedure like LASIK or PRK. But treating a weak cornea is more complicated. Thankfully, a procedure called corneal cross-linking […]

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5 Ways To Know You Need A Corneal Transplant

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The notion of getting a corneal transplant can be a scary one. After all, our eyes are some of the most important organs in our body! Any surgery comes with risks, and a corneal transplant is no exception. There are situations where getting a corneal transplant may become necessary. Keep reading to learn 5 ways […]

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