Keratoconus Center - Freeport, NY
Freeport Eye Doctor Doctors for KeratoconusType of Physician: Eye Doctor What is a Eye Doctor? A certification by the Board of Ophthalmology; practitioners provide comprehensive eye and vision care. They are trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all eyelid and orbital problems affecting the eye and visual pathways, and to diagnose, monitor and treat all eye and visual disorders. They often prescribe vision services (glasses and contact lenses) as well as serve as a consultant to physicians and other professionals. Specialty: Ophthalmology Common Name: Eye Doctor Eye Doctor Doctors in Freeport * Steven Davis MD  Richard C Nauheim MD  Elsa K Rahn MD  George Tung MD  Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island  Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island  Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island  Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island  Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island  Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island  Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island  Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island  Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island  Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island  Oceanside Ophthalmology  James M Doyle MD PC  Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island  Long Island Eye Care  Mark S Flugman MD  Long Island Eye Care  Long Island Eye Care  Edward M Stroh MD  Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island  Hatsis Laser Vision  Marc R Imundo MD  Marc R Imundo MD  Long Island Ophthalmic Care  Long Island Ophthalmic Care  Stahl Eye Associates  Stahl Eye Associates  Kelly Lazer Center  Stahl Eye Associates  South Shore Eye Care LLP  South Shore Eye Care LLP  South Shore Eye Care LLP  South Shore Eye Care LLP  South Shore Eye Care LLP  Mark R Fleckner MD  William S Kasper MD  William S Kasper MD  Kathleen VanValkenburg MD  Joseph Younger MD  Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island  Ophthalmic Consultant Long Island  Robert S Gross MD  Marilyn O'Grady MD  David Speiser MD  Perry S Mollick MD  Perry S Mollick MD  Terry L Kaiura MD  Sultan Eye MD PC  Retina Associates of Long Island PC  Park East Ophthalmology  Richard Storm MD  Joseph L Bacotti MD PC  Martin E Fletcher MD  Stephen D Kronwith MD PhD  Martin L Weinhoff MD  Martin L Weinhoff MD  Jean J Yang MD  Todd J Bragin MD  Philip Fracassa MD  Richard A Shapiro MD  Ophthalmology Associates Long Beach  Ophthalmology Associates Long Beach  Paul P Svitra MD  Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island  Long Island Ophthalmology PC  Robert Bruce Bergmann MD  Long Island Ophthalmology PC  Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island  Drs Purvin & Kalmanson  Drs Purvin & Kalmanson  Drs Purvin & Kalmanson  South Shore Ophthalmology PC  Drs Kesden & Kesden MD  Drs Kesden & Kesden MD  South Shore Ophthalmology PC  Herbert N Freedman MD  Queens-Long Island Medical Group PC  Woodmere Ophthalmology Associates  Lake Success Ophthalmic Associates  Lake Success Ophthalmic Associates  Mid Island Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Mid Island Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Mid Island Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Mid Island Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Mid Island Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Mid Island Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Stephanie K Becker MD  Arnold J Stein MD  Academic Ophthalmology  David Flug MD  Norman Reinach MD  Nassau Ophthalmology Associates  Nassau Ophthalmology Associates  Marcelle Morcos MD  Family Ophthalmology of LI PC  Ronald A Balkin MD  Paul Kritikos MD Freeport, New YorkUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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KeratoconusRead the Keratoconus article » IntroductionWe see through the cornea, which is the clear, central part of the front surface of the eye. Normally, the cornea has a round shape, like a ball. Sometimes, however, the structure of the cornea is just not strong enough to hold this round shape. The normal pressure inside the eye makes the cornea bulge outward like a cone. This condition is called keratoconus. What Causes Keratoconus? Often the cause of keratoconus is unknown. Some studies have found that keratoconus runs in families, and that it happens more often in people with certain medical conditions. But most often, there is no eye injury or disease that could explain why the eye starts to change. Keratoconus usually begins in the teenage years, but it can also start in childhood or up to about age 30. The changes in the shape of the cornea occur slowly, usually over several years. Someone with keratoconus will notice that vision slowly becomes distorted. The change can stop at any time, or it can continue for several years. In most people who have keratoconus, both eyes are eventually affected. Can Keratoconus Damage Vision? Keratoconus does not make people go blind. However, the changes to the cornea will make it impossible for the eye to focus without eyeglasses or contact lenses . Keratoconus can be dangerous if laser vision correction surgery -- LASIK or PRK is performed on the eye. Anyone with even a small amount of keratoconus should not have laser vision correction surgery. How Is Keratoconus Diagnosed? The doctor may notice some things during the examination, or the patient may mention symptoms, that could be caused by keratoconus. These include:
Recommended Reading Related to KeratoconusWhat is the structure of the eye?The eyes are complex sensory organs. About 85% of the total sensory input to our brains originates from our sense of sight, while the other 15% comes from the other four senses of hearing, smell, touch, and taste. The eyes are designed to optimize vision under conditions of varying light. Their location, on the outside of the face, makes them susceptible to trauma, environmental chemicals and particles, and infectious agents. The eyelids and the position of the eye within the bony orbital cavity are the major protective mechanism for the eye. The eye itself has the shape of a sphere measuring about 1 inch in diameter. It consists of a clear, transparent dome at the front (the cornea) that is surrounded by the white of the eyeball (the sclera). The iris of the eye is the circular, colored portion within the eye, and behind the cornea, and the pupil is the central opening within the iris. Behind the iris and pupil is the e... Other Related Keratoconus ArticlesEmergency Contact for Freeport
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