Keratoconus
Keratoconus is an eye condition in which the shape of the cornea becomes distorted. The cornea is a clear structure that covers the front of the eye and allows light to enter the eye. In a healthy eye, the cornea curves like a dome. In an eye with keratoconus, the center of the cornea slowly thins and bulges, so that it sags and has a cone shape.
Signs and Symptoms
- Decreased vision
- Worsening nearsightedness
- Sudden swelling (hydrops)
Treatments and Prevention
- Glasses
- Contact lenses
- Corneal transplant
UIC Specialists
Timothy McMahon,OD
Joel Sugar,MD
Elmer Tu,MD
Treatment Clinic/Service
Contact Lens Service
Cornea Service
Eye Facts Article
Keratoconus
Clinical Research and Trials
Timothy McMahon, OD, Principal Investigator; Site PI
SPONSOR: National Eye Institute
TITLE: CLEK Study Corneal Topography Reading Center
Study Coordinator: George Rosas
TITLE: Collaborative Longitudinal Evaluation of Keratoconus (CLEK) Study
Study Coordinator: Tina Laureano, COT
This information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor.