Mom Always Said, “Don’t Rub Your Eyes.” Good Advice For Eye Conditions, Especially Keratoconus

Presently keratoconus is treated through eyeglasses, hard contact lenses, and a newer treatment, INTACS plastic rings inserted into the mid layer of the cornea to flatten it, changing the shape and location of the cone. In 15-20% of the cases, cornea transplant surgery is necessary. The Cornea Research Foundation of America is one of 9 sites in the U.S.

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Filed under: Eye Health on December 2nd, 2008