Keratoconus is a disorder that occurs when the front part of your eye, round and smooth when healthy, becomes thin and abnormal, taking on more of a conical shape. Since the round shape of your eye is meant to help focus light, keratoconus forces the light to be angled improperly through the cornea and onto the retina.
The main result from the condition is distorted vision. Because it’s the very shape of the eyeball that’s irregular, eyeglasses or lenses will only help in the early stages of the disease. You’ll most likely need special lenses as this uncommon disease progresses.
If you are having any abnormal visual symptoms, 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.