Keratoconus management combines strategies to stabilise the cornea and improve vision. Plans are highly individual and can change over time.
Stabilising the condition
Slowing or stopping progression protects long-term sight. Early detection is key.
- Corneal cross-linking strengthens corneal collagen and can halt progression
- Allergy control and avoiding eye rubbing reduce further damage
- Regular scans track shape changes and guide treatment timing
- Specialists often monitor younger patients more closely
Improving day-to-day vision
Many people need optical aids or surgery for clearer sight. Choices depend on severity and lifestyle.
- Glasses or soft lenses for mild, early keratoconus
- Rigid gas permeable, hybrid, or scleral lenses for more irregular corneas
- Intracorneal ring segments or topography-guided laser in selected cases
- Corneal transplantation for advanced scarring or thinning
