Medical articles of Keratoconus

03/03/2025
Mr Prateek Agarwal
Ophthalmologist
Keratoconus treatment unveiled: the benefits of corneal cross-linking
The cornea has a rounded shape that is essential for clear vision. If the cornea becomes distorted, it can cause blurred vision and increased sensitivity to light, which may be signs of keratoconus. In this article, we will explore how cross-linking can slow or stop the progression of keratoconus to help preserve vision and what to expect from the procedure.
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11/06/2024
Miss Zahra Ashena
Ophthalmologist
What is keratoconus, and what's it like living with it?
Here, distinguished consultant ophthalmologist, Miss Zahra Ashena, details what keratoconus is, and tells us what it’s like for patients living with the eye condition.
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12/03/2024
Mr Don Williams
Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Ophthalmology) & Registered Specialist (IP & Glaucoma) Optom
Keratoconus: a comprehensive guide
Keratoconus is an eye condition where the cornea progressively thins and bulges into a cone shape. It distorts vision, often requiring special contact lenses or surgery for correction. Here to explain more about the condition is reputable consultant specialist optometrist Mr Don Williams, who provides us with a comprehensive guide.
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23/03/2023
Mr Kieren Darcy
Ophthalmologist
How the latest keratoconus treatment can halt progression and correct vision
Keratoconus has a progressive nature, and patients who have this ophthalmological condition can experience issues with quality of focus and vision. Sight can be severely affected when it’s in its late stages, too. Here to explain why it’s important to detect it as soon as possible as well as explain the latest treatment, is Mr Kieren Darcy, a leading consultant eye surgeon and ophthalmologist in Bristol.
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21/09/2020
Mr Arun Brahma
Ophthalmologist
I have keratoconus, will I lose my sight?
Keratoconus primarily affects the cornea and is a condition that means the cornea has become cone-shaped. Naturally, as with any eye condition, patients worry that they'll lose their sight. Mr Arun Brahma explains what you should know about keratoconus and preserving your sight.
09/07/2019
Mr CT Pillai
Refractive surgery / Corneal surgeon
How serious is keratoconus?
Keratoconus is a condition that affects the front part of the eye, causing it to bulge outwards in an irregular cone shape and results in blurry vision. Being diagnosed with an eye condition that you may not have heard of before can be pretty scary. We've asked one of our top ophthalmologists Dr CT Pillai to explain just how serious it is.
05/02/2019
Mr CT Pillai
Refractive surgery / Corneal surgeon
ICL: the advantages of implantable contact lenses
Vision. Perhaps the sense we rely on most to perceive the world is our sight. A variety of problems can affect our eyesight, and to combat these, technology and procedures to treat our eyes are continually advancing. Laser eye surgery is well-known and comes in a number of forms, but another option is that of implantable contact lenses (ICLs). Esteemed ophthalmologist Dr CT Pillai explains:
08/11/2017
Mr Vincenzo Maurino
Ophthalmologist
How much do you know about Keratoconus?
We're raising awareness for World Keratoconus Day! Expert Vincenzo Maurino explains the keratoconus signs to watch out for, and how KC can be treated.