A recent patient was a 18-year-old boy with advanced keratoconus – He came to us as he failed his vision test for a driving licence. The surprise was that his father’s sight was also severely limited due to very advanced keratoconus. His father had needed corneal transplants in both eyes. My plan is to break…
Unless you want to continue to lose your sight! Keratoconus is a progressive eye condition that affects the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. This condition causes the cornea to thin and bulge into a cone-like shape, leading to distorted vision. For individuals with keratoconus, managing their eye health is crucial, and one…
Keratoconus is a condition that affects the shape and structure of the cornea, the clear, dome-shaped surface that covers the front of the eye. The cornea’s job is to focus light onto the retina, helping us see clearly. In keratoconus, the normally round cornea becomes thin and bulges out into a cone-like shape, which causes…
Tama (name changed to protect his identity), an 18-year-old boy saw me recently following Corneal cross linking (treatment for active keratoconus) and he talked about his desire to train to become a Fireman. His vision in one eye was good but the other had reduced vision. Tama wears a scleral contact lens and with this…
A great screening program is like a well-organized safety net—it helps catch issues before they escalate, ensuring people get the help they need at the right time. Screening programs exist for various diseases, but what makes some programs particularly effective? Let’s take a closer look at the essential components of a great screening program and…
Traditionally images of the cornea were taken by shining rings of light (Palcido Discs) onto the tear film on the surface of the eye. Then videoing how the reflections of these rings of light change when reflected off the tear film. This was further facilitated by using one or two cameras to take additional images…