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Symptoms of keratoconus treatment in Ghatkopar - Mumbaieyecare

 Signs and symptoms of Signs and symptoms of keratoconus may change as the disease progresses. They include:

  1. Blurred or distorted vision
  2. Increased sensitivity to bright light and glare, which can cause problems with night driving
  3. A need for frequent changes in eyeglass prescriptions
  4. Sudden worsening or clouding of vision
  5. The swelling occurs when the strain of the cornea's protruding cone-like shape causes a tiny crack to develop. The swelling may last for weeks or months as the crack heals and is gradually replaced by scar tissue.
  6. Monocular polyopia (perception of multiple ‘ghost’ images in the eye).
  7. Streaking and flaring distortion around light sources.
  8. Marked anisometropia (difference in vision of two eyes).
  9. Photophobia (increased sensitivity to light).
  10. Eyestrain, in order to read clearly.
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