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Keratoconus Symptoms and Treatment

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Dr. Greg Moloney, MBBS, BSC MED, MMED, FRCSC, Ophthalmologist, explains the symptoms and treatment options of Keratoconus.

Dr. Greg Moloney, MBBS, BSC MED, MMED, FRCSC, Ophthalmologist, explains the symptoms and treatment options of Keratoconus.

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Presenter: Dr. Greg Moloney, Ophthalmologist, Vancouver, BC

Local Practitioners: Ophthalmologist

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Keratoconus Symptoms and Treatment

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1

Keratoconus is a disease of the iris.

Explanation:

Keratoconus is a disease of the cornea. Keratoconic corneas have too few or weaker than normal collagen bonds.

2

Corneal collagen cross-linking is a minimally-invasive treatment for keratoconus.

Explanation:

Corneal collagen cross-linking is a minimally-invasive surface treatment for keratoconus, performed using a topical anesthetic.

3

Until recently, removing the eye was the only treatment option available for advanced keratoconus.

Explanation:

Until recently, a corneal transplant was the only treatment option available for advanced keratoconus.

4

Keratoconus causes a cone-shaped corneal bulge to develop.

Explanation:

Keratoconus causes a cone-shaped corneal bulge to develop. It's a result of the cornea thinning over time.

5

If you have keratoconus, you will work with a local ophthalmologist.

Explanation:

If you have keratoconus, you will work with a local ophthalmologist. They are trained in surgical and non-surgical treatments of eye diseases and conditions.

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