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Eye Conditions

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.

 

 

 

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