Q: I have mild Keratoconus. I am wearing glasses at the moment and find difficulty in reading?
A: There may be a change in your refraction. You need to get an eye examination done by your ophthalmologist and discuss with him the best modality of treatment option for you.
Q: How can I treat my severe eye allergy, can it lead to Keratoconus?
A: An examination by an eye doctor is essential. Mild steroid and anti-allergic eye drops are excellent in alleviating symptoms of eye allergy. All eye allergies do not lead to Keratoconus. Only those individuals who are genetically predisposed can develop Keratoconus, repeated itching of the eyes can act as a precipitating event.
Q: Which contact lens is most used in case of mild Keratoconus?
A: Rigid gas permeable contact lenses give good visual results in cases of mild Keratoconus.