I was diagnosed with keratoconus and I dont know what that is...?

Question

or what it means later on in life? Am i gonna go blind??? Is my vision gonna get worse or what???

Answer 1

Try going to

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keratoconus

Answer 2

I didn't know what it was until I saw this post and did some research. Your cornea is not smooth it's got rough surface making it hard for your eye to reflect light for proper vision. I think it's a disease where iron deposit in the eye can cause vision problems. Initially it can be treated with eyewear but as it progresses, the symptoms may have to be corrected with surgery (corneal transplant).

Answer 3

check out webmd.com it will help u find out what it is

Answer 4

As other have mentioned, it's a condition which causes irregularity in the shape of the cornea.  The corneal tissue bulges forward and become thinner.  In the worst cases, it becomes so thin, it begins to rupture leaving scarring that further degrades the vision.  These cases generally require a corneal transplant.  Most can achieve very functional vision with a rigid gas permeable or hybrid lens.  Make sure you go to a doctor who is experienced in fitting people with keratoconus.  Also, Google the keratoconus foundation.  They will be your best avenue for information and support.

Answer 5

Keratoconus is when one side of the cornea (the dome shaped, raised part of your eye that lies above the colored iris) has difficulty holding it's round shape.  You can think of it as if you were to crack an egg onto a skillet...the contents in the skillet should be evenly raised...if you tilt the skillet towards you before the egg is fully cooked, the yolk and egg whites run towards you...it doesn't hold it's shape.

Keratoconus will make it difficult for you to see clearly, even if you wear glasses or soft contacts, because the light rays entering your eye will not focus on the back of the eye like they should.  An optometrist might recommend RGPs (rigid gas permeable lenses aka hard contacts) to help keep the shape of the cornea in tact.  An ophthalmologist might recommend surgery.  In any case, you should continue to have the condition monitored by an eye care professional.