My mother has an eye disease...?

Question

And I am suppose to be researching some info for her, but I can't get in contact with her. It starts with a K, I believe, and she is losing her sight in her left eye. She has to wear very strong contacts and glasses. Anyone know what this is? And it's not cataracts. :) Thanks for your help!

Answer 1

Does she have to wear rigid (not soft) lenses in order to see more clearly? Very likely it is keratoconus.  It can be progressive and in some cases requires a corneal transplant.  I see 3 of these patients per week on average and some have gone on to have transplants and are functioning visually.  She needs to be sure she is seeing a doctor who is proficient in fitting lenses for keratoconus if this is what she has.....Have her see a corneal specialist.  Very likely he'll/she'll be able to recommend a good contact lens fitter.

Answer 2

Sorry to hear about your mother, is that is Keratitis disease you are asking for ?

You can view lots of information related to eye diseases here :

http://vitzy.net/forum/Keratitis-and-Oth...

Causes,Symptoms, Treatments etc all information is classified well.

Hope this will help you.

Answer 3

Keratoconus sounds right.

try looking that up

Answer 4

Keratoconus?