Will keratoconus stop developing

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A colleague of the unit suffered from keratoconus disease. It is said that this disease will seriously affect vision. Let's talk about the stop of keratoconus development.

Will keratoconus stop developing

First, keratoconus is a kind of eye disease that seriously affects vision, because it has a high degree of astigmatism, so the general glasses can not be corrected, surgery is an effective treatment to solve this disease, generally do penetrating keratoplasty.

Second, wearing RGP glasses, usually pay attention to the care of the lens, can not use the eyes for a long time, can not rub the eyes. If you have eye discomfort, see a doctor in time. Keratoconus is a kind of developmental corneal abnormal ophthalmopathy, which usually occurs in adolescence and gradually decreases vision. There are also a few cases of acute keratoconus induced by blunt injury.

Third, to the late general glasses can not be corrected, no matter what degree of keratoconus, drug treatment is impossible to cure. Contact lens can be used to improve visual acuity in the early and middle stages, and corneal transplantation is the first choice in the late stage, with a success rate of more than 90%.

matters needing attention

Patients with keratoconus during treatment must remember to avoid ultraviolet radiation, in daily life should also pay attention to eating habits, rich in vitamin C fruits and vegetables, try not to eat spicy food, do not smoke, do not drink.