MC, 25 Keratoconus, now wears Scleral Lenses and attains 20/20 in each eye.

MC, 25, came to our office to confirm whether or not he has keratoconus. He had been seen at a large commercially known facility, and was diagnosed with keratoconus. They recommended a procedure, and he wanted a second opinion. He is aware that his sight in the left eye is much worse than the right eye. He complains that he does not see clearly with eyeglass. His father happens to be a long standing patient in our office and has worn Ortho-k lenses prescribed in our office, for the past 30 years..
Keratoconus is an eye disease that causes the cornea to thin and bulge into a cone shape, and that causes distorted sight. "Kera" is Latin for cornea, and "Conus" is Latin for shaped like a "cone". Keratoconus usually affects both eyes, but can affect just one eye. It often begins in the early teens and typically progresses into a person's mid-30s. At times, cross linking is recommended, but it is important to understand that at best, cross linking serves to prevent progression, but it is not a vision correction surgery.
When he arrived, the visual acuity with the left eye was poor. He was seeing only 20/100. That means that he had to stand at 20 feet, while someone with 'normal' vision could see that same object while they were standing at 100 feet.
We prescribed a scleral lens for the left eye only, at first and then for both eyes. He continues to see amazingly well and is able to see 20/20. That is amazing and much exceeded what the doctor had expected. We have replaced his lenses yearly and have not had to change the design at all. he continues to see amazingly well.
I am so humbled that I was able to help.
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