Keratoconus FAQs

Keratoconus is a progressive disease of the eye that will turn your cornea from round to cone shape. The cornea plays an important role in enabling the eye to focus and bend light so that you can see. It also protects your eyes from germs, dirt, and harmful UV rays. If you are suffering from the symptoms of keratoconus, the optometry professionals at Sites Vision Clinic in Clarksville are ready to assist you. Following are the answers to questions our optometrist frequently receives regarding keratoconus.

Keratoconus FAQs

What Are the Symptoms of Keratoconus?

Symptoms of keratoconus include:

  • Halos around light sources
  • Distorted and blurry vision
  • Double vision
  • Streaks when looking at bright lights
  • Frequent headaches
  • Sensitivity to light

How Can Keratoconus Affect My Life?

Keratoconus can greatly impact your quality of life. If you are suffering from this eye disease, you may find it hard to watch TV, read, drive, or just work. It can also cause stress, decrease your confidence, and make it difficult for you to enjoy important moments in your life. It can also decrease your ability to participate in recreational sports.

Is Keratoconus Common?

Keratoconus is more common than people may think. 1 in 400 people suffers from keratoconus. This is because more people are being diagnosed properly as a result of new advanced technology and increased awareness of the condition in general. Many optometrists are dedicated to helping their patients overcome this disease.

What Causes Keratoconus?

Keratoconus develops when the collagen protein fibers within the eye begin to weaken. This results in the cornea losing its round shape and appearing more cone-shaped. This structural weakness can be a result of free radicals within the eye. The corneas produce free radicals every single day. Antioxidants can diminish these free radicals. However, patients with keratoconus do not produce enough of these antioxidants to get rid of the free radicals. The cornea will begin to lose its strength and begin to bulge as collagen levels decrease. The weakness can also be a result of consistent rubbing of the eyes. It can also be genetically related.

How Is It Treated?

Our eye doctor will recommend standard eyeglasses, custom soft lenses, standard lenses, hybrid lenses, or RGP lenses specially designed for keratoconus to treat this condition. It all depends on the type of keratoconus you are diagnosed with.

Contact Our Clarksville Optometrist for Keratoconus Treatment

If you are looking for an eye doctor in Clarksville to provide you with keratoconus treatment, contact Sites Vision Clinic today. For more information or to schedule an appointment with our optometrist, call us at (931) 647-5237.

Location

Find us on the map

HOURS OF OPERATION

Monday

7:30 am - 12:00 pm

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Tuesday

7:30 am - 12:00 pm

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Wednesday

7:30 am - 12:00 pm

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Thursday

7:30 am - 12:00 pm

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Friday

7:30 am - 12:00 pm

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Monday
7:30 am - 12:00 pm 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tuesday
7:30 am - 12:00 pm 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Wednesday
7:30 am - 12:00 pm 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thursday
7:30 am - 12:00 pm 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Friday
7:30 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed