Keratoconus often is considered a pediatric eye malady, as symptoms usually present sometime between the teens and the early twenties. The symptoms continue to persist over a 10- to 20-year period. The most common symptoms include:
Distorted vision, including mild blurriness
A sensitivity to lights and glare
Mild nearsightedness
AstigmatismDifficulty driving, typing, watching television or reading
Frequent changes in prescription over the years
Discomfort when attempting to wear contact lenses
Cloudy vision
If you are having any visual abnormalities you should always be evaluated with a thorough consultation and examination by a ophthalmologist or optometrist in NYC for an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan as it may be a symptom or sign of a serious illness or condition.