Keratoconus Center - New York, NY
New York 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 New York * New York Downtown Hospital  Associate Ophthalmologists PC  Associate Ophthalmologists PC  Thomas T M Chang MD  Raymond Fong MD  Raymond Fong MD  Raymond Wong MD  Peter C Chen MD  Richard Young MD  Evan Lipton MD  New York Laser Group PC  Leeber Cohen MD  Raymond A Rizzuti MD  Stephen H Rogers MD  Jeanne Rosenthal MD  James A Deutsch MD  James McGroarty MD  Hampson A Sisler MD  Victor Joe Yim MD  Ophthalmology Associates  Connie L DiMari MD  Donna Esposito MD  Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Ophthalmology Associates  Anne Marie McVeigh MD  Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Maureen Relland MD  Denise Sanfilippo MD  SUNY Downstate Ophthalmology  Theresa M Tretter MD  John D Babb MD  Ophthalmology Associates Long Beach  Ophthalmology Associates Long Beach  Joseph Sturm MD  Laszlo Weiss MD  Mayling Chin-Chu MD  Hui Fang MD  Retina Specialist PC  Lambert C Macias MD  Retina Specialist PC  Beth Israel Medical Center Ophthalmology  Beth Israel Medical Center Ophthalmology  Buxton Eye  New York Eye & Ear Institute  Dello Russo Laser Vision  Dello Russo Laser Vision  Chelsea Eye & Cosmetic Surgery Associates  Seymour Fradin MD  New York Eye & Ear Infirmary Ophthalmology  Ophthalmic Consultants  Glaucoma Associates of NY  John P McDermott MD  New York Eye & Ear Infirmary Ophthalmology  Thomas O Muldoon MD  Chirag Parikh MD  Glaucoma Associates of NY  Ophthalmic Consultants  New York Eye & Ear Infirmary Ophthalmology  New York Eye & Ear Infirmary Ophthalmology  Ophthalmic Consultants  New York Eye & Ear Infirmary Ophthalmology  Glaucoma Associates of NY  New York Eye & Ear Infirmary Ophthalmology  Chelsea Eye & Cosmetic Surgery Associates  Eye Institute of New York  Eye Institute of New York  Roman Dworecki MD  Eye Institute of New York  Angioletti Retina Associates  Angioletti Retina Associates  Angioletti Retina Associates  Metropolitan Eye Surgery  Academic Ophthalmology  Anthony Curreri MD  Angioletti Retina Associates  Christine Melton MD  Stephen C Perrone MD  Park Avenue Laser Vision  Park Avenue Laser Vision  Noah Klein MD, PC  Park Avenue Laser Vision  Frank Accardi MD  Vijay K Battu MD  Carol M Lee MD  Drs Levitzky & Levitzky  Kenneth G Noble MD  Joshua Young MD  Beth Israel Medical Group  Jeffrey Schiller MD  Maria F Arnett MD  Omni Eye Surgery  Specialty Eye Care Center  Omni Eye Surgery  Sheila Margolis MD  Morris M Podolsky MD  Robert L Asbell MD  Ronald E Carr MD  Dorothy N Friedberg MD  Alan J Friedman MD New York, New YorkNew York City, which is geographically the largest city in the state and most populous in the United States, is known for its history as a gateway for immigration to the United States and its status as a financial, cultural, transportation, and manufacturing center. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, it is also a destination of choice for many foreign visitors. Both state and city were named for the 17th century Duke of York, James Stuart, future James II and VII of England and Scotland. Upcoming 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 KeratoconusIntroductionIf your cornea becomes damaged through disease, infection, or injury, the resulting scars can interfere with vision by blocking or distorting light as it enters the eye. The cornea is the clear, protective outer layer of the eye. Along with the sclera (white of the eye), it serves as a barrier against dirt, germs, and other particles that can harm the eye's delicate components. The cornea is also capable of filtering out some amounts of the sun's ultraviolet light. The cornea also plays a key role in vision. As light enters the eye, it is refracted, or bent, by the outside shape of the cornea. The curvature of this outer layer helps determine how well your eye can focus on objects close-up and far away. There are three main layers of the cornea:
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