Are glasses or contacts better for keratoconus?
Patients with corneal disease like keratoconus see significantly better out of contact lenses than out of glasses.
Will I still need glasses after corneal transplant?
Will glasses be an option, or will contact lenses still be needed? A small percentage of transplant patients do obtain uncorrected vision good enough that neither glasses nor contacts are needed after surgery, but in the majority of cases, some form of vision correction is needed after surgery.
Do contacts make keratoconus worse?
Contact lenses that are not correctly fitted is another reason that Keratoconus gets worse. If the lenses are not accurately fitted on someone with Keratoconus, the lenses can rub against the diseased part of the cornea. The excessive rubbing causes symptoms to worsen by aggravating the already thin cornea.
Can you treat keratoconus with glasses?
Mild to moderate keratoconus can be treated with eyeglasses or contact lenses. This will likely be a long-term treatment, especially if your cornea becomes stable with time or from cross-linking.
Can you wear contacts if you have keratoconus?
If you have been diagnosed with this condition, you can still wear contact lenses – in fact, some contact lenses are better than eyeglasses for keratoconus, especially in more advanced stages of the condition.
Can you wear contact lenses with keratoconus?
Contact lenses play an important part in treating keratoconus. The first line of treatment is usually to correct the irregular cornea with rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lenses, although some people with early keratoconus may be able to wear glasses or soft contact lenses.
Does a corneal transplant improve your vision?
A cornea transplant can restore vision, reduce pain, and improve the appearance of a damaged or diseased cornea. Most cornea transplant procedures are successful.
What type of contact lenses are best for keratoconus?
Scleral contact lenses are the gold standard when it comes to choosing contact lenses for keratoconus because they provide both clear vision and superior comfort. Scleral lenses are designed with a “dome” or reservoir that floats above the eye’s surface. This shape serves multiple purposes.